tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post3401028558974272846..comments2024-03-28T20:51:58.818-04:00Comments on Ramblin' with AM: Nostalgia Ain't All It's Cracked Up to Be - Cataract Editionbookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-428904505233424102013-09-13T18:01:17.469-04:002013-09-13T18:01:17.469-04:00You are so correct. People don't stop to think...You are so correct. People don't stop to think that "organic" pesticides, for example, included nicotine (as another example). Just because something is organic doesn't mean it can't be deadly.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-36976118989650106002013-09-13T18:00:10.871-04:002013-09-13T18:00:10.871-04:00I enjoyed your observations very much. Thank you!...I enjoyed your observations very much. Thank you! I don't see that little girl in me, either, and haven't for many years. Life does have a way of doing that, doesn't it.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-25947310718839991092013-09-13T17:59:09.707-04:002013-09-13T17:59:09.707-04:00Thank you. My mother in law endured the older surg...Thank you. My mother in law endured the older surgery I described - she mentioned an "eye patch" while she was hospitalized - the metal cover sounds horrible. (My husband does have to use a plastic cover with holes, for the next week, when he sleeps.)bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-23817754678813972632013-09-13T17:56:34.398-04:002013-09-13T17:56:34.398-04:00Thank you, Suerae. (the description of the older s...Thank you, Suerae. (the description of the older surgery, by the way, was what my mother in law endured-what a difference a generation makes!)bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-77448431419503667772013-09-13T17:55:41.414-04:002013-09-13T17:55:41.414-04:00I'm sorry to hear this. Along the way, as my h...I'm sorry to hear this. Along the way, as my husband mentioned his pending surgery to people at work or otherwise, we met a couple of other people who didn't have good outcomes, or had to endure several additional surgeries to fix problems caused by the initial surgery. All surgeries have risks, as the doctors love to warn. I'm hoping, of course, that the apparent good outcome my husband seems to have continues.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-21249812589465336412013-09-13T17:52:33.047-04:002013-09-13T17:52:33.047-04:00Indeed. It's been almost like a miracle for m...Indeed. It's been almost like a miracle for my husband (although he can't read with both eyes at this point)and am crossing fingers that no complications will result.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-19971247259360424262013-09-13T17:51:19.053-04:002013-09-13T17:51:19.053-04:00I wouldn't switch, either, except for the pres...I wouldn't switch, either, except for the pressure of being available 24/7 through gadgets - just one almost senior citizen's opinion! bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-63184756745718142192013-09-13T17:50:09.960-04:002013-09-13T17:50:09.960-04:00Thank you, Sophie - so far, so good.Thank you, Sophie - so far, so good.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-10976056112395954742013-09-13T09:00:28.946-04:002013-09-13T09:00:28.946-04:00I agree with Suerae! The thought of eye stitches m...I agree with Suerae! The thought of eye stitches makes me shudder!<br />I hope your husband makes a speedy recovery!Sophie Bownshttp://sophiebowns.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-55775316412272701482013-09-13T07:34:00.314-04:002013-09-13T07:34:00.314-04:00My mom has had cataract surgery and it went well. ...My mom has had cataract surgery and it went well. Personally I love the romantic ideas of the "old days" but wouldn't switch (except for maybe less gadget technology). Medical improvements alone make our quality of life better. Carolina HeartStringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292841944812910360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-83748189438580913522013-09-13T05:08:06.213-04:002013-09-13T05:08:06.213-04:00Modern proceedures help in so many cases, especial...Modern proceedures help in so many cases, especially this one. It must be wonderful for people in third world countries to have a life-saving operation like this, where they can live as a contributing member of their family instead of being a burden.Francene Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08298485336064691700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-1420372975571636202013-09-13T00:43:14.097-04:002013-09-13T00:43:14.097-04:00Well, the good old days are over-rated, but as far...Well, the good old days are over-rated, but as far as stitches... a relative of mine is recovering from cataract surgery she had a few months ago. There were complications and her cornea was damaged! She had to have a cornea transplant and still has stitches in her eye. <br /><br />Oh, and the efforts to improve her ability to read did not work. She will need bifocals.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09763547174099448920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-49269880564525056632013-09-12T21:09:13.861-04:002013-09-12T21:09:13.861-04:00Ewwww... stitches in the eye??? That gives me the ...Ewwww... stitches in the eye??? That gives me the creeps as well! And we certainly do take for granted all the gifts we have in our country thanks to technology and medical advancements. I'm so glad your husband is already seeing improvements and will send my positive thoughts that his recovery continues to go smoothly!Suerae Steinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14533555198813916502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-63232621468773160732013-09-12T20:51:14.992-04:002013-09-12T20:51:14.992-04:00I remember when they put some sort of metal covers...I remember when they put some sort of metal covers with holes in them over your eyes after the surgery. That was in the 70's... no it wasn't always better in the good ole days... Good postreneehttp://joytomyheart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-44341414192105386462013-09-12T20:43:51.271-04:002013-09-12T20:43:51.271-04:00I think we're often nostalgic for the days lon...I think we're often nostalgic for the days long past because someone was there to take care of our troubles. We were care free. We were one with the joy that can come only from a constant high developed from running, jumping, playing, and being out in the sun. We long for that sense of belonging -- of being. <br /><br />It's not often I see that child in me anymore. He was a goofy kid that struggled to remember the <i>Pledge of Allegiance</i> in grade school. He liked to climb trees and roller skate. He liked to read and sit in the sun. He liked to walk and discover the world. He wanted to be an astronaut.<br /><br />Now, things are so different. I'm not even sure that kid could have imagined the world now. I'm unsure that any of us could. Magic turned to Science. <br /><br />So, nostalgia? There are times, but honestly not that often.<br /><br />Entrebathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871699757558135414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-24725226735081689962013-09-12T16:44:27.384-04:002013-09-12T16:44:27.384-04:00I am reminded of when I used to work at a historic...I am reminded of when I used to work at a historic village, specifically with the small farm included the animals and gardening chores. Folks use to always wax nostalgic for the good old days of when gardeners used 'natural' products keep bugs and such off the produce. Those natural products were things like almost pure arsenic and similar poisons... :)Rayhttp://mephistos.com/noreply@blogger.com