I began to write the post for tomorrow morning, and by accident I hit publish, and the post went immediately into the Google reader, so it's best that I go ahead and finish and publish the prayer request today instead. Tomorrow afternoon, I will have cataract surgery on my left eye. I'm sure that all shall be well, but I ask for your prayers, because I'm a bit jittery. My doctor has an excellent reputation, and the surgery is quite routine for him, but - Alas! - not for me. All prayers, good thoughts, whatever are welcome.
To make the adventure more interesting, Hurricane Ida is in the Gulf of Mexico. A hurricane in November! I believe that this may be a first. We may only get winds and rains. We plan to spend the night in New Orleans, because I have to see the doctor again on Tuesday morning, so at least we won't be on the road during the bad weather. I only hope that the power won't fail in the middle of the surgery. You know me. I always look on the bright side.
UPDATE: Weatherwise, the outlook for New Orleans is better.
Bless you tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and prayers ascend for successful surgery, good results, and quick healing.
ReplyDeletePrayers for calm and peace. And a big big hug.
ReplyDeletePrayers for you, Mimi. I'm sure it will be fine.
ReplyDeleteOn the weather front, I do feel honored that the Hurricane Ida is named after me. However, I am very mild mannered, so perhaps this hurricane will be mild.
Mimi, as one who has four, count em, eye surgeries within the past six weeks (the last one removing my natural lense after repeated retinal tears) I can ASSURE you that the Doctors are really whizes these days...I´m in such good hands with God, people like you and the Opthamologists that I´m happy even though I see only blurishly out of my left eye for five months more (they will insert a new lense after the scarring is very firm behind my eye)...anyway, as I was going in and out of all those surgeries I met people that we´re having your type sugery and then I would see them again for the check-ups afterward, some multiple times...they ALL reported great success, little discomfort and the ¨jitters¨ go away with all the wonderful drugs...whew, I almost got addicted to having surgery they felt so good.
ReplyDeleteJust kidding, just march in there (drag yourself whimpering if necessary) and then ask God to do what needs to be done...zap goes the weasel...over before ye know it!
I also pray for calm and peace. May you be aware of God's presence and healing power. Most hospitals have generators so lights do not go out during surgery. May Ida be kind to the people of the Gulf Coast.
ReplyDeletePeace my friend, God is with you.
Mimi, I'm confident that you will survive doctors and hurricanes. But I pray for you anyway.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts, needless to say, will be with you.
ReplyDeleteBe thinking about you. Love.
ReplyDeleteGrandmère, Dad had the surgery twice--once in the old days when the lenses came out and the thick contact lenses went on. Then, years later, he was retro-fitted with lens implants when they became available. It was short, sweet and he was 20/20 for the rest of his life while, I, his myopic daughter, had to stumble around looking for glasses or contacts in order to walk across a room. He said he was surprised at how bright and sharp the world around him was post-op.
ReplyDeleteYou will do fine and be glad you did it. Throngs of prayers, including mine, will be ascending on your behalf.
P.S. My local Red Cross Chapter put me on standby for Ida duty today. I hope I don't get to meet you, at last, due to a hurricane. They told me it was merely a precaution and that isn't looking very likely at this time, actually.
More good thoughts for tomorrow - for both eyes and weather!
ReplyDeleteYou will be fine! Don't worry! Meanwhile I will keep track of IDA here in South Florida..she is lurking and angry, but I'll just bet she calms down before she heads your way. I am sure she will not want to tangle with you :-)
ReplyDeleteFirst you bring tears to my eyes and, then you make me laugh. What a motley crew! But I love y'all anyway, and I thank you from my heart. I'm sure I'll be fine.
ReplyDeleteMimi -- having "nerves" about an "op" has nothing to do with success ratios. It's about having other people mess with your body. As if we had some sort of control of things anyway. A common and VERY human misconception -- prayers and love.
ReplyDeleteBeing nervous before surgery is normal. I've been there! Hang in there because you are going to come through beautifully!
ReplyDeleteYou are in my prayers as well!
What Ormonde said.
ReplyDeleteYou are being lifted up so high in prayer by so many people, the real miracle will be that the doctor will be able to reach you.
ReplyDeleteLet us know how you make out. We'll keep lifting you up through your surgery and recovery.
Whoa! Maybe I'll get a new cataract-free lens without surgery. I'll walk in, and the doc will say, "You have no cataract. Go home, and show yourself to the priest."
ReplyDeleteSeriously, thanks everyone. I'm feeling pretty upbeat right now and not frightened at all. The prayers must be working!
This sort of surgery really is pretty routine, so there is little reason to worry. I’ll pray harder about the weather.
ReplyDeleteHope all is uneventful. Both my parents have had this surgery (both of them had it after the age of 80) and did just fine. I knowyou will too! Love and Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI'm late to this post having been away. Just want to assure you of prayers for a successful surgery. All shall be well.
ReplyDeleteWhat Elizabeth said!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to giving a big prayer of thanksgiving for a successful operation.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes and prayers for your surgery and healing. {{{Mimi}}}
ReplyDeleteI am surrounded by friends who have had this op and tell me it is a cinch. It irritates me that my sister who is 10 years older than me no longer wears glasses except for reading while I muddle along with my bifocals.
ReplyDeletePrayers for calmness.
I have already been praying for you and will continue to do so!!
ReplyDeleteOn-going prayers on this deare Mimi
ReplyDeleteDavid@Montreal
Good luck with your surgery! It was great meeting you at the walkabout on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteI have every confidence in a good outcome. But, prayers for you anyway. Peace, Mimi. Love.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all you lovely people for the prayers and the love. I can feel it, you know.
ReplyDeleteI checked with the surgeon's office to make sure the surgery is still on, and the word is, "Go". It seems Ida will go east of us. Pray for those in the path of the storm or of flooding due to tidal surges.
I am sure they will have a back up generator so cross that worry off your list.
ReplyDeleteSurgeries always make me nervous too so prayers go up for your jitters and a successful surgery.
Joan, it was great to meet you, too. I hope I see you again soon.
ReplyDeleteTwo Auntees, the surgeon operates in his own building. I won't be in a hospital, but I'm sure he has a generator.
And so you´re there...I´m thinking about you this morning in Central America and knowing you´ll be blessed with some moments of peace, comfort and grace (particularly the ¨relief¨ afterward and don´t be so thrilled you forget that you may be on some pain killers...I went shopping on the way home from one surgery and was later yelled at for being so foolish but I was HIGH and didn´t know it).
ReplyDeletePraying in a Northerward direction for your peace and peace of mind.
Leonardo
Just heard from Mimi - she is doing ok. Sight is a bit blurry, but she is out to dinner. She said it was a bit creepy because while she was sedated, she was not out completely, but all is well.
ReplyDeleteAnd she says THANK YOU for all of the prayers.