new prob w the eyes..
 

Had a visit w the eye specialist today. I had a small developement develope over the last couple months. My 'shootin' eye has a 'curtain' moving up from the bottom. I'm 20/20 from the blind part, up.

Detactched retina, they said...
All that crap I had happen last dec and january of this year were the beginnings of this saga.
I am getting ready to add a new chapter to my long list of 'life's experiences'. The only thing I know fer sure is that, If I ignore it, IT WON'T fix itself! 100% of the time, it results in blindness if not corrected.

I have a co-pilot for the trip out there and a pilot to get me home.

should have a 'report' by thursday:(:(:confused::(:(

Dr told me "NOT to do anything involving heavy lifting or strain". Yesterday, I bent a 24 in pipewrench and burned up 35 6013 welding rods repairing the tow dolly. It's a good thing that I didn't KNOW that I wasn't allowed to do that! (otherwise, I would have to haul cars on an 'unsafe' dolly!)

Jerry

I'm sorry to hear about the complications. They can fix a wonderful range of things with eye surgery these days that could not be contemplated years ago. Technology is good news for eye problems.

In your case I can imagine they would "weld" your retina back in place using a laser.

I hope the report is good and they can get you sorted. Meanwhile, really, really, seriously man, no bending, no lifting until they get you sorted.

You have got to give the medicos a chance Jerry, it's too serious to risk the loss of one eye.

I'm rootin for you.

Joe:):D

Jeez Jerry, you're as bad as my Dad :mad::mad: Listen to the doctors and Joe. Take it easy till this is fixed up.

I talk based on absolute experience and knowledge of the subject. I have completely lost all the sight in my right eye as a result of a detached retina. It would appear that as yet yours is not fully detached. At this stage it can be corrected but time is vital.

Mine was left for five days and too long, because a doctor messed about. As a direct result of this, two operations were not successful.

GET TO A RELIABLE EYE SURGEON NOW, NOW, NOW!!!!!!!!!!! RIGHT NOW.

Do a google and you will find out that I know what I am talking about.

P.S. I have sent a PM by way of back up. If anyone can make immediate direct contact with this important advice, please do so.

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Just got back from 5 hours of HELL, get another 2 hours worth tomorrow. They sucked some fluid out of the eye and shot gas into it Eye patch, " Keep the bubble on the troubble" and come back tomorrow for a laser treetment.

The 'curtain' is gone. 80% success rate w this proceedure

TY for the concern

We'll be keeping fingers crossed for you, so keep your pecker up.:rolleyes:

You saw Trevor's story, so it's good they are attending to you quickly. Stick with the instructions Jerry and give them a chance of fixing you up.

Joe

Wow, thats horrible Jerry. Good luck with everything. Just keep thinking positive!

Jerry,
First, of all you know that we are all rooting and praying for you!:)

Second, that only the good die young, so YOU will likely live forever!:rolleyes:

Third, I am glad that you are "going to take it easy" for a couple of days.
Slacker!
And fourth, "Is this at all related to the sore elbow that you keep complaining about?:eek:


j/k Good luck tomorrow!

I ain't worth a 'poop' so far. I can see but I'm not allowed to bend, lift, and I have to keep it dialated for 3 more days and the bright screen hurts to look at. Since I spend all day at work looking and typing I guess I'm not ready to go back yet.

You keep takin' it easy Jerry, we'll keep your spot on the board open for ya.

Yes Jerry

Do the business with what they tell you till you get sorted. It's bound to be a chore and boring, but the result will be worth the effort, and I've no doubt you know that.

And yes, we are all rooting for you. Prayers and fingers crossed.

:)

Jerry, thanks for the PM.

I would reason that it is all over bar the fighting, and that involves taking it easy as instructed. As you now have sight over the complete eye, the retina must be reattached and it was attended to in time.. However it must heal into permanent place, having been pressed/held there by gas pressure. Bugger work, take your time, nothing is worth endangering your eye, believe me.

The outcome looks good. Cheers, Trevor. :)

We are behind you all the way Jerry. Follow their directions and take it slow. You sight is worth it. Good luck. :)

Dictated results of the shootout.
 

I am posting these results for Jerry as he can not see his computer to type.:rolleyes:

Jerry and friends had a shootout at the farm today since he is unable to work.

He calls it the Redneck Haven Results.

The contest was a competion between a Viet Nam era Redneck, a Gulf War era Redneck, Mountain Man Dan, and our own Jerry.

Two shooters had never seen the weapon, a 1934 Winchester 22 Long Rifle bolt action with peep sights.

The distance was 34 yards, and todays winds are 10-30mph gusts.

The target is 2.5" tall, 12" wide with a 3/4" black bullseye in the center.

Each shooter got a fresh target.

Greg had 7 shots, and 7 kills. (Viet Nam, never saw the weapon before)

Jason 9 shots, 7 kills. (Gulf War, never saw the weapon before)

Dan 6 shots 5 kills.

Jerry 5 shots 4 kills.

BTW its a 35 degree day Whiskey Day!:eek:

A kill is a shot that lands within 2" of the center of the bullseye!:cool:


Talking to Jerry now it SOUNDS like they ALL had ALOT more shots!;)











Jerry's daughters Indian name is "Spending Prom Night Home Alone!"

I just spent the most BOORING 10 days of my recent life sitting on the recliner, NOT watching life pass me by!

I got to quit using the drops that made me 'light' intolerant yesterday. I can actually SEE a keyboard now, ( which is a GOOD thing since I have worn the numbers off of the right side of my keyboard at work)!

I still have a blue bubble in the right eye that the doctor said " Should go away over the next 3 weeks". I keep cleaning my glasses, hoping that it is just something that I spilled, splashed, etc, on them, but it won't go away!

I had a 'follow up' visit yesterday. I tested to a 20/15 -2 in BOTH eyes.
I still have a 'preception' problem due to the bubble, though. ( I was cooking some potato cakes). I pattied them up and put my fingers under them when I put them into the pre heated frying pan!!!! OUCH!!

I also made a pot of Chili, and put the first ladleful on the stovetop, since I missed the bowl that I was aiming at.

I have spent all day today 'purging' my office of all documents that dated back over 10 years, unless they were suited for the 'archives'.

Since it never got over 22 degrees today, the woodburner has had a FEAST!

I watched the weather channel for 2 days because I got tired of NOPI reruns! I just hit 'mute' and turned the classic rock station up.

We put a few more speakers in the office and the woodshop part of Huckleberrys place. We also 're-located' the 200 watt Kenwood amp, so I could hear the music over the saws and sanders, once I get the eyes back to where I won't chop fingers off when I use them.

I'm on the mend. My system is still screwed up from sleeping all day to avoid the sun, but I guess I can pull it back together before I go back to work on monday.......

God Bless all that were concerned for me! I hope that NONE of you ever have to go through what I put up with last week!

The hardest part was WATCHING the needles going into the EYE!

The laser felt like a 16 penny spike being pushed S-L-O-W-L-E-Y into my right temple! Then I had 4 days worth of 'Welders Flash' pain in the right eye.

I asked the Dr if the problem was caused by years of welding, etc. He said that it was NOT! He said that it sometimes happens 'spontainiously' in middle aged people.

So, DON'T get middle aged! The only problem is.... That the only way that you don't get 'Middle-aged' is to die young. I don't recommend that either.

My vision that allows me to shave cones on the tarmac never suffered a lick over this experience, I just might pour the 'victory' beer down the front of my shirt!