Got my graft

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Mabs
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Re: Got my graft

Postby Mabs » Fri 26 Mar 2010 10:13 pm

hello guys and girls well it been 2 weeks and one day, and stll i havent been able to open my eye? just wondering how long does it usually take for the eye to open? i have another appointment on the 7th next month

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Re: Got my graft

Postby space_cadet » Sat 27 Mar 2010 3:54 am

wish I could offer you some words of wisdom as a day behind you on when my DALK was done, but sadly having such a vile time I can't which I feel so bad about. But wanted to let you know I am thinking of you x
May09 Diagnosed with KC, March 2010 after a failed transplant it has left me legally blind a long cane user (since 2010) who is blind in a once sighted world

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Re: Got my graft

Postby Mabs » Sat 27 Mar 2010 1:59 pm

thank you :)

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Re: Got my graft

Postby Andrew MacLean » Sat 27 Mar 2010 3:53 pm

Mabs

If you are concerned about being unable to open your eye, don't wait for your appointment. go to the ophthalmology a and e. If you are out of hours, phone the ward and ask if you can be seen by a duty ophthalmologist.

Every good wish

Andrew
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Re: Got my graft

Postby space_cadet » Sat 27 Mar 2010 11:44 pm

Andrew due to my own painful etc experiences in the last 16 days I have to agree with you 110%
May09 Diagnosed with KC, March 2010 after a failed transplant it has left me legally blind a long cane user (since 2010) who is blind in a once sighted world


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