photo of graft

[melissa]

here is a photo of my new cornea for your interest. this one is at Day 7 post op

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melissa graft 7 day

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[Andrew MacLean]

... and looking very good!

Andrew

[piper]

Ah, yes.......that brings back the memories. I am just ten months now on graft #2, left eye.

Best wishes, be patient, use the drops and be patient.....oh , I said that already.......and be patient. Piper

[Amarpal]

Thanks for that picture. I'm always amazed at how neat a job it is.

[melissa]

Thanks all. saw my doctor today- he says it is clearing well and still has a bit more to go. my vision has improved dramatically over the last 2 days, and the pain is ALL gone. I even drove to work today. I am ABSOLUTELY delighted!!! not even 2 weeks, and i feel fine.

[Andrew MacLean]

Way to go Melissa

Things are really looking up! Well done

Andrew

[Matthew_]

Nice job!

[dmac831]

melissa,

good to hear you are not experiencing anymore pain!!! and the eye looks great! you've turned the corner....

I am 2 weeks post graft myself and progressing very well (touch wood)....it's amazing what a little bit of time can do huh?!! if you asked me a week ago about getting the second eye done i would have said you're crazy. now, sign me up!!

[melissa]

Thanks drMac. i agree at how suprising it is. my doctor definately reiterated the down side- which i am glad he did. the pain lasted longer than i thought, but wasn't as bad as i thought (except for the first few hours). and i REALLY didn't think i would be able to drive at 2 weeks. the brain is a wonderful thing- the way it sorts it all out. my vision is about 6/21 but i did manage to pick up a letter on the 6/15 line.... cool hey! (thats a home test- so it probably doesn't really count) but i am stoked.
while i am typing this here, i am also looking on the web at the skislopes- i may still make my holiday in April!

[Andrew MacLean]

Southern hemisphere ski centres are open through our summer. Have you ever skied in New Zealand?

http://www.skiwi.co.nz/

Or at home in south Africa

http://travel.iafrica.com/searchsa/347952.htm

Enjoy your vacation

Andrew

ps I still find it odd to think of having a conversation with someone in their summer/autumn while I am in our winter/spring.