“I won’t lie. You’ll be in a lot of pain & discomfort for the first week.”
Oh goody.
Next week, I’m having surgery to remove a nodule that is growing on my eye, fast approaching the cornea where it could do permanent damage to my eyesight. The first week sounds like it will be quite unpleasant. After that, the full recovery of my sight in that eye can take up to three months. The surgeon says I will probably want to wear a patch on that eye much of the time, but especially at the computer where the backlighting can cause headaches and pain.
Wisely, I cancelled my college classes for the fall, knowing that whatever time I spend at the computer in the next few months would need to be used for writing and not for college assignments.
I’m not looking forward to pain in my eye, but I’m a lightweight when it comes to pain meds. They pretty much knock me out, even in low doses. So I am hoping to just sleep through the worst of it in a drugged haze.
Life has a way of coming at us from unexpected directions, doesn’t it? So it is good to remember that “God’s got this.” I was surprised to learn I had this growth. God wasn’t. I’m not completely sure what the next few months hold for me. God knows it all. It’s good to be able to rest in that truth.
Naturally, I covet your prayers for a successful surgery and for the recovery to be easier and swifter than can be anticipated.
In the meantime, I have a huge backlist of audiobooks just begging to be listened to.
Boo Update
This week, Boo entered an intense housebreaking period. I used How to Housebreak Your Dog in Seven Days when Poppet was a puppy, and it worked like a charm with her. So now that Boo has reached 14 weeks of age (actually, she is 16 weeks tomorrow) and now that I am home from all my travels, Boo and I are religiously keeping to the schedule provided in this book. So far, so good.
Boo also will attend her first Puppy Preschool class this Saturday. Jerry and I went last week to the “humans only” session.
The problem with owning one of the most intelligent breeds (Papillons come in at 7 or 8 on the lists; Border collies, which we’ve also owned, are number one) is that they are often excellent at manipulating their humans. We want to keep that from happening.
Wish us luck. LOL!!!
~robin
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You will be in my thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery and a full recovery with minimal pain. Rest cradled in God’s arms.
Thanks so much, Suzanne.
Praying for you, Robin. Eyes are one the most precious organs for the gifts they give us. I hope the pain passes quickly and the healing is complete.
Thanks so much, Karen.
Ditto on Suz S. prayer!!!!!
And loved your comments on bc dogs…we have one, and wow, is he challenging!
LOL! Misty was our border collie. Smart as a whip and actually quite well behaved, considering she didn’t get even half of the work and exercise that she should have. We lost her to cancer of the throat when she was 13 years old. Lots of Frisbee throwing through those years!
You will be in my thoughts & prayers Robin for both a successful operation and a complete healing of your eye. As difficult as it may be, take the time to rest your eye. (((Hugs)))
Thanks, Trisha.
Good luck with your eye surgery, Robin. I have had many eye surgeries over the last several years for glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and just this past Friday, an emergency surgery for a torn retina. I’ve lost a lot of vision in my left eye due to glaucoma, and just recently started to lose some in my right eye. I know how scary and frustrating eye problems can be. I will be praying for a successful surgery and speedy recovery for you, but know that God does have this. I always use it as an opportunity to spend lots of time with him, because there’s so little else to distract me. (Still can’t get used to audio books)
Oh my. You have been through it, Linda. Thanks for the prayers.
Am praying, Robin.
Thanks, Beth.
I will be praying for you Robin to have a very speedy recovery.Love Boo she is so cute.God Bless you.
Thanks, Diana.
Papillons are my favorite breed but we had to give ours away because we found out our granddaughter was allergic to dogs and papillons have such long hair. 😩
Praying for your surgery. My husband just had cataracts removed from both eyes. One was a breeze the other left his eye a little scratchy for a couple of days.
Thanks for the prayers. I will have to have cataract surgery in a year or two. Thankfully those have a much shorter recovery time.
Wishing you well, Robin. I know how scary eye problems can be. I lost the sight in my left eye 15 years ago and they have no idea why, which still gives me moments of panic from time to time for the other eye. I had to go through a lot of testing and treatments. Thank goodness we have the Lord to help us through times like this or I don’t think we would make it.
Oh my. Sorry about the loss of eyesight in your left eye. No, I don’t know how I would get through the tough times without trust in God.
Is there anything in all the world cuter than your Boo? Oh my goodness!!! Prayers for your surgery and recovery. I know you will do fine and just think of all those audiobooks you will consume. A couple years ago I was diagnosed with Birdshot Chorioretinopathy… say that three times fast. I read that it leads to blindness and there is no cure and I started buying more craft supplies like a crazy woman. I now have accrued enough rubber stamps to wrap around the state of Florida a couple times! *Smile* I also read that one of the treatments that might help, requires them to put a needle in your eye, and because I may be the biggest baby about eyes… I just went back to rubber stamping. Happily living life in the state of De Nile. 😀
Thanks, Mary. I think she’s pretty adorable. And I hope I don’t buy more crafting stuff. It is already taking over my office!!
I’m praying for you Robin!
Thanks, Barb.
I’m sure you’ll do just fine. When I got into a “fight” with a barbwire fence – I almost lost my pretty baby blue. It was miserable time … being deaf – I was now also blind (my other pretty baby blue was severely injured from getting hit with a baseball bat when in the 8th grade)
I used that year to grow closer to God, singing songs & reciting all the Bible verses I could remember 🙂 🙂 🙂
Remember also “THIS TOO SHALL PASS” and before ya know it you’ll look back on the experience as a growth spurt in your test of faith. Will keep you in my prayers my fellow Idahoanian (i’m sure that’s not proper … whatever 🙂 🙂 🙂 – – – – xoxo j!
Oh my on your eyesight battles. Not sure which is worse, barbwire or baseball bat. Both sound horrid.
Prayers on your eye surgery, Robin. Go glad you have Boo to keep you company while you get well!
Thanks, Lenora.
I will pray for your speedy recovery and will turn you over to god.
Thanks for the prayers, Millie.
Prayers for a successful surgery.
Thanks, Jen.
I will be praying for you on your eye surgery and recovery. Just do what the doctors say and hopefully the time will go quickly for you.
Thanks, Karen.
Prayers for your surgery and recovery.
Thanks, Betty.
While your recovering, try drafting a story the old school way in a spiral notebook. You might be surprised by what will flow through your fingertips and we won’t have to wait as long for your next story! I’m praying for your speedy recovery and for the words flow. Oh, and that your adorable puppy learns quick!
Thanks, Robyn.
So sorry to hear about your eye surgery. I pray that all goes well, there is little pain, ad that you recover quickly. God bless! Is Boo a Papillion?
Thanks, Vivian. And yes, Boo is a Papillon.
Praying for you!!!
Thanks, Jennifer.
You are in my prayers Robin. Trusting the Lord for a successful surgery and a quick recovery. Boo is so precious!
Thanks, Veronica.
Dear Robin,
You and your family will be in my prayers each and everyday.
May God Wrap His Arms Around You During This Time.
Thanks, Janet.