Christine's Absense

[Joe]

I really don't know how many members noticed but Christine has not been posting very often. The reason is that she suffers from radiation retinopathy which is a side effect attributed to WBR and is similar to diabetic retinopathy.

To make a long story short, last Haloween we went to a local neighberhood gathering and Christine ate something that disagreed with her. She threw up which aggrivated her visual condition by causing internal hemmoraging in her eye. She suffered from many floaters which disintegrated over time and created a "soup" in the vitreous of her eye.

Yesterday Christine underwent a procedure called a Vitrectomy. The vitreous fluid was removed from her eye and replaced with a saline solution. She had to wear an eye patch for the first 24 hours. Today she went for her initial follow up and we are all pleased to say that the procedure was highly successful.

Look for Christine's return within the next week or so.

Warmest Regards
Joe

[Liz J.]

Hi Joe,

I am sorry to hear that Christine has gone through this. I will say an extra special prayer that all goes well. The both of you have given all to so many of us. You are a very special couple.

Sincerely,

Liz J.

[Barbara H.]

Hi Joe,
My husband had a torn retina two years ago and then a half year later it ruptured with a lot a floaters. It eventually detached twice. He eventually had the same procedure as Christine plus cataract surgery. The gas bubbles used to keep his retina attached caused the cartaract. All of these procedures worked and he can now even read with the affected eye, although he does have some minor distortion. I'm sure the virectomy will help Christine and I wish her a quick and successful recovery.
Best wishes,
Barbara H.

[AlaskaAngel]

My very best wishes for a speedy recovery and successful results to you both...

AlaskaAngel

[Sherryg683]

Hi Joe, thanks for keeping us posted. I am so glad to hear she is doing well and that it was nothing too serious. She sounds like such a remarkable woman, I'd love to meet her someday..sherryg683

[Lolly]

Thanks Joe, I'm glad the procedure went well, and we'll so glad to have her back!

<3 Lolly

[Yorkiegirl]

Joe, Prayers for a speedy recovery for Christine.

[Chelee]

Joe, I am so sorry Christine had to go through all that...but very happy to hear her surgery was a sucess. I am so happy for you both.

Chelee

[StephN]

Thanks for the update with such good news.
Christine has suffered from this condition for some time even before the "Halloween incident."
I am SO HAPPY for her that this procedure will help her eyesight.

She loves to cook and do so many things, and this will be a welcome improvement.

{{{Healing hugs}}}

[RhondaH]

PLEASE give Christine our best regards for a quick and speedy recovery. I hope she is up and posting soon. Take care and God Bless.

Rhonda

[tousled1]

Glad Christine's procedure went well but sorry she had to go through it. The most important thing is that it was a success. Hope Christine is soon up and posting. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[sarah]

Thanks for the update. Glad things are going well. It's always a relief to know that a member is not facing a life threatening situation.
I've had floaters most of my life and since chemo (the cortisone I think) had cataracts and even more floaters and now my vision (and I love to read and have to drive) is getting foggier and foggier. So it's good to learn about the solutions to these problems.
Hope Christine can get back to doing her favorite things soon.
all the best for her speedy recovery
sarah

[karenann]

I am glad to hear all is well with Christine after her procedure. I, too have a terrible problem with floaters (especially since chemo).

Karen

[madubois63]

I did notice her absense. I am so glad all went well and she will be back to her ole self soon. Many, many prayers going both your way!!!!

[Julie2]

Thanks for letting us know. All the best wishes for Christine.

Julie

[IRENE FROM TAMPA]

and hopes she continues to do so well.

[Sandy H]

I am happy to hear this was available to her and it was successful. Anything with the vision can be so frightening but the good thing is there is so much more they can do these days. Thanks for the update. Sandy

[Barbara]

Joe:

Thanks for the information regarding Christine. I am releived that her surgery went well and that she will be back with us shortly. It must be hard for you too.

Barb

[R.B.]

Amazing they can do such things.

I hope it continues to go well.

On the food for thought / risk reduction etc DHA is KEY to eyesight. It is the primary fat used at the business end the rods etc

You will find lots of trials in that general direction for many conditions of vision.

As usual of course please discuss with medical advisors.

RB

[Mary Anne in TX]

I just love to hear the success stories. God bless and thanks for sharing!

ma

[Carol.hope]

Yay! Looking forward to her return. Thanks for sharing the good news.

-Carol

[lindaw]

Dear Joe
Thanks for letting us know. All the best to Christine.

love
Lindaw

[judiek]

Joe,


So happy to hear that the procedure was a success...just sorry she had to go through this for so long

Warmly,

Judie

[DianeH]

Glad to hear it went well, sounds like it was a scary thing to go through. Best wishes for a continued smooth recovery, Hugs, Diane

[Unregistered]

Thanks for sharing--so sirry to hear of the difficulties that Christine has been having. I am glad the treatment worked and that she will be posting again soon. One question--any idea if the floaters are bc related?
Sending best thoughts, [eace and {{{hugs}}} Kaye

[Shell]

Joe-

Thanks for the update and you have our well wishes for a speedy recovery for Christine.

Kind regards,
Shell

[mamacze]

Dear Joe and Christine,

I have been worried about Christine, and I am so glad there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I am grateful it was NOT a recurrance of mets and even more grateful it is treatable. Christine..we are waiting to hear from you now that you can read our posts! Welcome back girlfriend!
Love Kim from CT

[Unregistered]

Sorry Christine had to go through this, but it's great that they had a solution and it has been successful for her.

Great to hear that she is doing so well.

[Jean]

Dear Joe and Christine,

Thank you for letting us know how Christine is.
Please know she will be in my prayers! Very glad that she is recovering
and I look forward to seeing her back on the site.


Warmly,
Jean

[Unregistered]

I'm so glad to hear everything went well. You are always in my thoughts. Gretchen/Scripps Encinitas support group.