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August 16, 2006

Tricia's eye operation outcome

Tricia's eye operation at at Lenox Hill, Eye , Nose & Throat center went well according to the Dr.
They had to remove the fluid from the eye, remove fibers that were attaching to the retina, then clean scar tissue that was behind the retina. Think a wire under a carpet was what the Dr. said.

It was a stressful day waiting for the procedure to begin then finally end.
Tricia arrived about 7:30, I at 9:00 (as I had to take the subway).
The appointment was for 10:30, but they did not bring her up to the O.R. until 12:30.. then there was a delay of an hour (unknown to us).
As time went on I grew more and more concerned thinking there was something wrong due to the length of time. In all it was just the delay of starting the procedure.

Phew....

Then to top it off, Tricia's Friend's Car (sabrina & samantha) was being towed when they got back to the vehicle. Supposedly the metered zone they were in was only valid until 4pm. They arrived back at 4:03 to find the car on the flat bed already. Sheesh!

Fortunatly they were able to pry the vehical from the towing company's grasp, then able to take Tricia home.

She is resting now.
She will have to lay on her face/stomach head down for the next two weeks as the gas bubble pushes the retina back in place against the back of the eye.

On Thursday we have the post-op follow up visit.

Posted by Me on August 16, 2006 07:30 PM

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