Continuous stitch removed - eventually!

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Continuous stitch removed - eventually!

Postby Val G » Tue 23 Jan 2007 10:06 pm

After struggling with a loose stitch for months, my long awaited clinic appointment arrived today. My consultant took the stitch out in what seemed about 10 mins, I never felt a thing. I felt so good I popped in to see my work pals and went for lunch - big mistake. The numbing drops must have worn off and I hade to make my way home on the bus ( via a couple of chemists to get steroid and antibiotic eyedrops ) in considerable pain and my eye streaming. It was very sunny, which didn't help, as my sunglasses which I was sure were in my bag, were not! So I've had a bad afternoon, in the dark, dosed up on painkillers. But as you can see, cos I'm posting, feeling much better. Looking forward to a more comfortable time ahead!

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Postby Anne B » Tue 23 Jan 2007 10:15 pm

glad to hear you got it removed in the end :)
Hope your eye feels much better in the morning.

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Postby Alison Fisher » Tue 23 Jan 2007 10:51 pm

I'm glad it's finally out Val. :D

When I had my continuous stitch out my eye was very sore and uncomfortable for a couple of days but recovered pretty quickly after that. I hope it's the same for you. :D
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Postby Sweet » Wed 24 Jan 2007 12:42 am

Val,

Really sorry to hear that you were in pain. It was good that the stitch has been removed just hoping that it heals well now.

Take care, love Sweet X x X
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Postby Andrew MacLean » Wed 24 Jan 2007 7:34 am

Val

All the best

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Postby GarethB » Wed 24 Jan 2007 10:34 am

Sounds like the stitch was practically out itself.

Good to know you are feeling better.
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Postby Pat A » Wed 24 Jan 2007 11:25 am

Val
Hope you are feeling better today.

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Postby Val G » Wed 24 Jan 2007 7:03 pm

Feeling and looking a lot better today! Thanks for the support. X

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Postby denner » Wed 24 Jan 2007 7:32 pm

Val,
How long were they in?

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PS glad your feeling better and yes, wasnt it ever sunny today!!!

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Postby Val G » Wed 24 Jan 2007 8:05 pm

Denner

13 months


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