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Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

0 posted 2007-12-31 11:16 AM

Calling my friends together to offer up your thoughts and prayers for me~
On Wednesday, January 2, 2008, I will be having eye surgery~
Having a cataract removed and an Intraocular Crystal Lens implant~
(I'm kind of hoping for a fresh set of poetic eyes)

I hear that these operations are highly successful and though I'm a little anxious, I know that all will be well~

Bill and my family will be with me and I 'may' or 'may not' be able to access the computer for a few days ... so, not to worry ... when I can, I will let you all know that I'm fine~

Keep me and my surgeon and caretakers in vigil
that all goes well~

Happy New Year to ALL of you~
Love and LOTS OF *HUGLETS*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

aziza
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1 posted 2007-12-31 12:07 PM

Marge,

I'll be thinking of you - the world is a beautiful place and your eyes help capture that beauty to share. So, we all will be glad that they will return all fresh for this new year.

Alison

Margherita
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2 posted 2007-12-31 12:10 PM

Dear Marge, I am keeping you in my prayers for the full success of your surgery and for you to trust and remain calm, as well as for your surgeon to be assisted by the Angels.
All will be well, no doubt.
I love to think of your new poetic eyes!! Your charm will be doubled!
God bless.
Love and hugs.
Margherita

nakdthoughts
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3 posted 2007-12-31 01:08 PM

will keep you in thoughts and prayers while awaiting your next beautiful poem seen through your eyes~~

and Happy New Year, Marge

M

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4 posted 2007-12-31 01:13 PM

Offering up my prayers for you and the surgeons Marge.
Have the happiest New Year!

Love you, Nancy

Mysteria

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5 posted 2007-12-31 01:20 PM

Marge, they want me to do this - so to be honest I am so glad you are my "Mikey" as I know you will tell it like it is.

I am so anxious about it I would rather walk around in the fog!

I can offer you a hug on this, as I know the fear of having it done for sure.

Here, it is VERY expensive to get done, about $1,000 an eye. They do one eye at a time, and you do the drops for about a week. However, YES it is very successful. My friend no longer even needs glasses! She claimed after three days for the first time in her life she could see her computer screen on normal view, and I know you may like that part.

Good luck! Pahleeze let us know your experience, so the chickens to be know not to be so nervous.

Peace!

Marge Tindal

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6 posted 2007-12-31 01:32 PM

Thank you all so much~

I'm sure it will be fine, but I know that you all know that the more HE knows, the better we are~

So thanks for keeping the watch~

Mysteria~
Well .... because the doctor and I chose to implant the Crystal Lens ... best for fixing both near-sightedness AND far-sightedness, USA Medicare Benefits call this lens an UPGRADE ... and the upfront $$$$$ for ONE eye is $2000.00~
Then of course the 'other' bills will come in after Medicare has paid their 80% of the total medical bills~

Soooooooooo, here's looking at ya'~
And I WILL tell it like it is~

I've already started the eye drops ... and those continue until surgery and for weeks afterwards~

LOL ... my surgeon would like it if I weighed a little more ... but I've heard that before ... IF they charged by the pound I'd make out like a bandit !!

They will give me a light sedative ... not cause I'll need it or anything .... oh yeah !

I'm laughing now ... hope it continues~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

Margherita
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7 posted 2007-12-31 01:34 PM

My husband has done both eyes at a few months distance. And he is totally satisfied. He went and got it done without any fear, I think I was more worried waiting for him than he having it done (outpatient clinic).
This is to encourage you both, dear Marge and dear Sharon ...
Everything will be all right.
Love and hugs.
Margherita

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

8 posted 2007-12-31 01:50 PM

I have decided
to start a new trend
to lighten up
the year again
What do you think
that they will say
to the eye patch
that I wear on that day?

I think that it
looks rather in style
for 2008
and then awhile~

Gotta keep
my sense of humor
so there will not
be a rumor
that I have lost
my poetic eye
That would NEVER DO
oh me, oh my !!

*Here's Winking At You Babe*
*Huglets*
~*Marge-In-Charge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

TomMark
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9 posted 2007-12-31 06:49 PM

relax and be prepared of missing us and piptalk.
love you and I'll pray for you. and an email to you.
And a very happy New Year to you too.

Titia Geertman
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10 posted 2008-01-01 05:50 AM

Mommy Muys had both eyes done and she said 'nothing to it'. We'll keep you in our thoughts and hope you'll see 2008 in a new poetical vision.

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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11 posted 2008-01-01 05:54 AM

I'll have many good thoughts for you sweet Marge - Happy New Year my dear friend.. may the operation restore you sight to its fullest... love RDB xx

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

Marge Tindal

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12 posted 2008-01-01 09:43 AM

Thank you ALL for the well wishes~

Hey, Titia ... if my super idol, Momma Muys can do it ... so can 'eye'~

Tomorrow Tomorrow Tomorrow ... oh no, I not nervous~
(and I've got no bridges to sell)

Shucks, I'll be back in a ~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

Denise

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13 posted 2008-01-01 02:52 PM

My best wishes go with you, Marge. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

1slick_lady
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14 posted 2008-01-02 07:26 PM

thinking of you
and wishing you well
love you helen

Margherita
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15 posted 2008-01-03 07:46 AM

Thinking of you dear Marge. Sending you healing thoughts and energy. I am sure you need a little patience right now, but you are one tough lady and you will do well quickly.
((((((Marge))))))
Love and hugs.
Margherita

Midnitesun

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16 posted 2008-01-03 08:14 AM

Hoping all went well....hope to see you back soon, Marge.

SmartChick
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17 posted 2008-01-03 08:25 AM

Hope all went went, Marge. See you soon.

Marge Tindal

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18 posted 2008-01-03 09:50 AM

Just a quick note - I'm doing okay.
Had doctor appt this morning and except
for some elevated pressure in the eye,
I'm doing pretty good.
Eye drops should take care of that
and I have another appointment tomorrow.
Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers.
Will get back when I can stay longer.
*Huglets*

~*Marge*~

****Receiving EXCELLENT care from my Tweetie****

TomMark
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19 posted 2008-01-03 01:08 PM

Thank you for the note. I am thinking of you now. take good care of you and your eyes for your peoms

Love and hugs and more hugs

[This message has been edited by TomMark (01-03-2008 03:20 PM).]

Sunshine

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20 posted 2008-01-03 02:47 PM

Wonderful news, dear! I'm glad everything is moving along with a "wink"!

Margherita
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21 posted 2008-01-03 03:51 PM

Great news, dear Marge!
Rest now and let dear Billy be happy caring for you.
Love and hugs.
Margherita

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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22 posted 2008-01-03 07:19 PM

Wonderful Marge... see, all our good thoughts and wishes are helping you! take good care of you my sweet friend love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

secondhanddreampoet
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23 posted 2008-01-03 07:31 PM

I hope everything works out marvelously well for you!

Martie

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24 posted 2008-01-03 11:14 PM

Marge/sis...I have the most beautiful eye patch, with butterflies all over it that you would love. I'm glad things are going smoothly...thinking of you.

sandgrain
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25 posted 2008-01-06 05:49 PM

I've been out of town to a funeral or I could've chimed in to reassure you it's a piece of cake.  I had both eyes done years apart by different doctors and it's like someone washed the windows after 20 years of grime build-up.  It's fantastic!  Glad you're done, Marge.

Sharon, go do it.  You'll not regret it.

   Rae

vlraynes
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26 posted 2008-01-06 11:48 PM

I'm a little late seeing this, but just wanted
to say that I'm glad it went well, Marge...
and glad you're doing okay...

"When the power of love overcomes the love
of power the world will know peace."
--Jimi Hendrix

ThisDiamond
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27 posted 2008-01-10 04:42 PM

Hope your recovery is speeding along Marge.
Lovely poems I am enjoying,from your beautiful visions.

Marge Tindal

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28 posted 2008-01-12 07:30 PM

Checking back in and thanking you all for your kind thoughts~

The good news is that the incision looks good and the lens placement is good ... the not so 'piece of cake' that I'm having is that there is some really super irritation going on that even the doctors don't fully understand at this point~
It just feels like I have something in my eye that is causing me quite a bit of uncomfortable pain~

One area of the eye is just super irritated, not infected, just highly irritated ... causing pain~
Two confering surgeons have now changed my eye drops and the frequency of them~

I was on a total of five different eye drops, but they have now reduced that to three meds and one more for lubrication of the eye~

I'm a good patient and am trying very hard to do the meds religiously ...
I'll be okay, just right now it doesn't feel like it~

Keep the prayers up, please~
*Huglets* to all of you~

~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

serenity blaze
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29 posted 2008-01-12 07:59 PM

aw hun...

I don't know what doctor's orders are about tears, so I'll just light the candle and pray for your spirits, and let the doc tell you what to do about the rest.

Have a hug, from one who appreciates your eyes.

PatAngel
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30 posted 2008-01-12 08:12 PM

Dearest Marge,

Hang in there! Some people have different outcomes to the same type of surgery. Your doctors are on top of it all and I am sure you will be feeling better soon. I am sorry about the pain and irritation you are experiencing. I would have thought it was a "piece of cake." We all do heal differently. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.

Love, Patricia

'When you find a dream within your heart, don't ever let it go.
For dreams are the tiny seeds from which tomorrow grows.'

dgvarner
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31 posted 2008-01-12 08:15 PM

Glad to hear things are pretty well...I hope the change in meds works out better for you!!

love you miss margie!!

g

"...Never regret anything that made you smile..."

Martie

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32 posted 2008-01-12 08:56 PM

Still thinking healing thoughts for you, Marge/sis. Keep smiling...that will help!

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33 posted 2008-01-12 09:28 PM

Betty
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34 posted 2008-01-12 09:55 PM

I'm sorry to hear about the irritation Marge. I hoe all your doctors can figure it out very soon so the pain will be gone.
Keeping you in my prayers
Love,
Betty

Trillium

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35 posted 2008-01-12 11:24 PM

Dear Marge:

I have had a feeling things were not quite what we all want for you! I'm so sorry! I do hope the doctors are on the right track now and you will notice improvement right away. It must be so irritating for you and scary too!!

Love you
Betty lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Joyce Johnson

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36 posted 2008-01-13 02:37 AM

Oh Marge, I am so sorry that you are not okay by now. I too had a terrible pain and irritation shortly after my first eye operation. I scared the doctor he was afraid it was an infection. It wasn't and the medicine he gave me took care of it. Hope yours works as well. Love, Joyce

Margherita
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37 posted 2008-01-13 03:50 AM

Dearest ((((((Marge))))), I am sorry to hear of your pain due to irritation. I will focus on your eyes with a loving touch of healing energy, giving grace for your perfect recovery.
It's true we react all differently to certain treatments. I'll include the doctors in my prayers so that they will have clarity with regard to what has to be used and done.
All my love and big hugs.
Margherita

sandgrain
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38 posted 2008-01-13 10:29 AM

I'm sure it doesn't seem like "a piece of cake" when you have eye pain.  I'm sorry you're experiencing this unfortunate outcome and pray it will be shortlived, Marge.

I'd said it was "a piece of cake" without revealing my problem following the first removal.  That Dr. put stitches in (they no longer do)and scratched the retina when removing them.  That stung and burned more than I can express.  A series of drops and time healed it.  I didn't mention it as I doubt any doctors still use the stitches and aside from that unfortunate incident, both removals were a piece of cake.

God bless,
  Rae

Pilgrimage
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39 posted 2008-01-14 10:02 AM

Oh dear, I'm so sorry about your pain. I've prayed for you, and I'll do it again tonight.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

lucky
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40 posted 2008-01-16 12:56 PM

Still sending love and prayers...

dale

Verbena
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41 posted 2008-01-17 07:37 AM

Dear Marge

Eye operations are a very delicate matter and I'm sure you will soon see an improvement! It just takes time! My prayers for you and your family are always ongoing!

Love Verbena xo

ThisDiamond
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42 posted 2008-01-18 09:47 AM

Hope your days commence with improvement every step.
Hugs Marge. I look forward to your beautiful poetry.
Kathy

Marge Tindal

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43 posted 2008-01-18 04:15 PM

Friends~
I would appreciate further prayer vigil please~

Will be back in to play when I can ...
for now I've got doctor's orders to follow
and can't spend much time on here.

Having a small problem with my eye, but
have the utmost confidence in my team of doctor's and their dedication to getting me over the hump~
Love~
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

TomMark
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44 posted 2008-01-18 04:19 PM

I will, my dear Marge.
love and many hugs
Bao

Sunshine

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45 posted 2008-01-18 04:36 PM

You've got 'em!

Denise

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46 posted 2008-01-21 10:15 AM

You will remain in my thoughts and prayers, Marge.

Marge Tindal

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47 posted 2008-01-24 01:58 PM

Please keep me in your thoughts~
I have another appointment tomorrow afternoon and hope to hear some good news~
*fingers crossed*

These continuous eye drops are a pain in the patookus,
but I'm keeping up the administering of them as instructed~

I will try to report back as soon as I am able with an update~
*Huglets*

~*Marge-Not-So-In Charge right now*~
BUT ... I'm claiming my rights to new poetic eyes SOON !!!

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

TomMark
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48 posted 2008-01-24 02:25 PM

Be patient with your eyes!!! They are irreplaceable helpers.

Love to you and many hugs to you.
take great care of yourself and your eyes. They are many poems waiting for you to read and how is your book going?

Bao

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