Gina had the PRK laser vision correction procedure done on her eyes this morning. I had put a significent amount of money in my HSA account for Macie's birth and we ended up only needed a small portion of it. It's something she's always wanted and if it didn't happen this year it wasn't going to happen for many years based on our expenses, etc.
She just called me and let me know that everything went well. She could read signs across the street already. The eyes will take a few months to heal completely, but she was definitely pleased with the initial improvement.
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On a side note, my grandma was also suppose to have open heart surgery this morning. She needs two heart valves replaced. The surgeon said that if things were successful, the procedure should extend her life by years (lately her life expectancy has been discussed in months). There is obviously risk whenever an 82 year old woman has her chest opened up, but the family decided that the risk was worth the potential reward. It also helps that my grandma has a very conservative surgeon.
Unfortunately, they were unable to secure enough pints of blood (she has special antigens in her blood which makes it more difficult to match) and the procedure has been tenatively moved to Monday.
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My stress levels can now subside (at least until Monday).
She just called me and let me know that everything went well. She could read signs across the street already. The eyes will take a few months to heal completely, but she was definitely pleased with the initial improvement.
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On a side note, my grandma was also suppose to have open heart surgery this morning. She needs two heart valves replaced. The surgeon said that if things were successful, the procedure should extend her life by years (lately her life expectancy has been discussed in months). There is obviously risk whenever an 82 year old woman has her chest opened up, but the family decided that the risk was worth the potential reward. It also helps that my grandma has a very conservative surgeon.
Unfortunately, they were unable to secure enough pints of blood (she has special antigens in her blood which makes it more difficult to match) and the procedure has been tenatively moved to Monday.
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My stress levels can now subside (at least until Monday).
1. Thank you for letting me know all of this. It appears my rant last night about not knowing anything sunk in. Good job me.
ReplyDelete2. Glad G can see now. She called me and left me a message telling me shes now perfect. Jury is still out on that one.
3. Sorry to hear about Grams surgery being pushed back. I will think of her on Monday morning.
Good lord, Brian! I don't think you have enough to worry about in your life right now. Props to Gina on the new eyes!
ReplyDeleteWowsah! Way to go on the eye surgery, Gina! I am so chicken of that.Hope all goes well with your grandma.
ReplyDeleteAt Gina's appointment this morning she had 20/30 vision in both eyes already. They still sting a bit but all and all things are progressing well.
ReplyDeleteMy grandma's surgery was successful this morning.
ReplyDeleteShe has a 300% increase in bloodflow already and was given an 80% chance that the surgery alleviates most of her current issues.
Barring any post-op issues, this is definitely good news.