boetie Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Is he on vacation? Hasn't visited since 2nd June. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Second that. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 I am also a bit worried. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 yeah he's normally on here and helping people to...... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 True, he has been absent as of late. Hopefully, he is simply on vacation. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerribleT Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 +6 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 #7 to hope for a simple vacation out of wifi land. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 #8 hoping it is something straightforward. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 # 9 hope all is well. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Thanks Gents for thinking of me ; I have not been in a very good place lately . Flooding issues with our place this month along with major issues with my eye's . I have glaucoma real bad and I can't drive anymore . Even have issues with doing much FS also . Anyway thanks again for thinking of me . Cheers John 6 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 45 minutes ago, BradB said: Thanks Gents for thinking of me ; I have not been in a very good place lately . Flooding issues with our place this month along with major issues with my eye's . I have glaucoma real bad and I can't drive anymore . Even have issues with doing much FS also . Anyway thanks again for thinking of me . Cheers John Hey, John. Sorry to hear about the weight. May I say that the new glaucoma treatments are very effective and simple? Makes a huge difference in quality of life. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 15 minutes ago, Rodger Pettichord said: Hey, John. Sorry to hear about the weight. May I say that the new glaucoma treatments are very effective and simple? Makes a huge difference in quality of life. Of course every case is different, but through what my wife has been through over the last couple of years, I agree with Rodge. She has an inflammation of the retina, treated with cortasoids (implants) which cause glaucoma. Consequently she has a stent, as well as drops. She is being treated by both a retina and a glaucoma specialist. I don't know what specialized opthamolgists are available in your area, but if you can't get the best results from one, see if there is another. Best of luck, and don't give up. Ken 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 If I could add to the eyeball discussion--cataract surgery is safe, simple, and gives great results. Macular degeneration can be caught and at least held steady by eye-injections (yes, they hurt a bit). Glaucoma can be held steady by drops and a specialized vitamin supplement. I have experience with all of these and can attest there's hope if you get to the specialists soon and do as they say. And that's my two cents. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 29 minutes ago, Rodger Pettichord said: If I could add to the eyeball discussion--cataract surgery is safe, simple, and gives great results. Macular degeneration can be caught and at least held steady by eye-injections (yes, they hurt a bit). Glaucoma can be held steady by drops and a specialized vitamin supplement. I have experience with all of these and can attest there's hope if you get to the specialists soon and do as they say. And that's my two cents. I am not a candidate for Cataract surgery because of the RK surgery I had done in the 80's . I do take Xalatan for my glaucoma and pour in my eyes refresh tears every hour that I am awake . 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Rodger Pettichord said: Hey, John. Sorry to hear about the weight. May I say that the new glaucoma treatments are very effective and simple? Makes a huge difference in quality of life. The treaments have not helped at all ........ 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 It is great to hear from you John but I wish it was with better news. Hoping very hard that everything works out in the end. 1 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 3 hours ago, VH-KDK said: It is great to hear from you John but I wish it was with better news. Hoping very hard that everything works out in the end. I can just join the words of Martyn, hoping you find a good way John. @Rodger Pettichordlives not far away, perhaps his experience helps. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 hey John good to hear from you, sorry you have been having problems, I hope you can find some way of getting it all sorted.....you take care... 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 Good to hear from you John, not good to hear of your battles. If this forum brings even the slightest relief we’re happy to see your contributions mate. Take care. Cheers Graeme 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 I can only give my sympathy John, I know what eye problems are all about. When I was 12 I got type 1 diabetes, at the age of around 25-26 I lost my sight. Had to leave work and go to Melbourne, for two major surgeries over a period of a few months to clear up the bleeding behind my eyes because of haemorrhaging from bursting blood vessels. A few yrs later had both cateracts removed no big deal with that. Today I can see enough to get by. This is not about me, just to let you know that Doc's can do a lot, so don't give up. It's not always as bad as one thinks. All the best. cheers Gumby 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) Hang in there John, and may you stay strong and positive during this difficult period. You have obviously endured much, so I believe you can fight through this as well. Best regards, Landon Edited June 30, 2022 by Sniper31 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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