Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Tradslinger on September 16, 2021, 08:55:52 pm
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Had a cornea transplant last November and it was doing pretty good. then woke up one morning with a bloody eye. turned out that my CPAP mask had somehow pressed against my eye and compromised the cornea. I had made it to the 8th month of a 12 month healing time. so, an emergency operation to try to repair it. all I heard was potentially the loss of the eye. The repair lasted one week but ended up with a super thin spot that was leaking. So another operation, this time to replace the cornea with another one. A week later, this one is leaking slightly as well so another operation. This time with temporary stitches to the corner of my eye lids to keep the corner shut. A week later, they are happy with the eye but decide to "shave the inside corners of the eyelid to make it a permanent thing. While I am not happy with my eyelids being permanently closed at the corner as it affects my peripheral vision, it is still better than being blind in that eye. These operations mean a 10 pound lifting restriction and no bending over for a month or longer. So I will just make the bow season here in Ark but it will have to be a light bow. The eyesight in the eye right now is about like a very foggy lens and makes depth perception a major challenge as well as my balance. So no hunts from any heights and at this point, it will be a very close shot like 12 yards or less. I do have my osage bow that is 41lbs that I mean to carry. But on the bright side, I still have my eye, just have another 10-11 months to heal. anyways, it was 4 operations in about a month's time with lots of out of town stays in motels for up to a week at a time. And yes, I wear an eye shield every night with a different mask. so be thankful for your eyesight as well as being able to walk without falling. Jerry
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Glad to hear it is going better for you, life is full of challenges it seem but you seem to be holding up to it very well to this one. :)
Pappy
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Great perserverance on your part,but to keep seeing from that eye is a great motivator.
I sure hope things come out ok for you.
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Best wishes for the healing process!
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Wow. That's tough. Hang in there. Hope things keep on a good trajectory for you.
T
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Hang in and follow the doctor's orders! Good luck with the healing process!
Hawkdancer
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I have to say your attitude is commendable. Sometimes a positive attitude helps us through the trials and tribulations of life. Best of luck in the coming months. I hope everything works out for you. Keep the faith.