Last Cataract operation today
By Nancy Zink
@ramapo17 (30441)
Melbourne, Florida
August 2, 2021 8:12pm CST
Thankfully I had my last operation today and it should be my last. I am so tired of going back and forth to the doctors but at least I am not as bad as a lot of other people. Today I have a small like cage over the eye so nothing gets into it.
I was awake through the whole thing and handled it pretty well. Usually I am a wreck with anything new, but hopefully tomorrow it will all be over. I have to be back there early in the morning.
After all this, I broke a front tooth. I think I am just in a bad time with all these things going on. The worst thing is the dentist is my nightmare and I have always been so afraid of them. I did get a pill to take before going there tomorrow.
Many years ago when I was a kid, I use to go to the dentist and he never used anything to numb the teeth he was drilling. Those days are gone now but that always sticks in my head. I think I should ask him to take them all out so I wouldn't have to deal with this fear any longer.
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@RasmaSandra (80847)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Aug 21
I hope your eye heals quickly, Best of luck with the dentist and wish you the best, I know the dentist is no fun but take a deep breath and know he will numb your pain,
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@sallypup (61688)
• Centralia, Washington
6 Aug 21
@ramapo17 Fear is just part of life. Its a way to keep us safe. I am afraid of the cliff cause I know that if I walk too close I could fall and injure myself. I had a torturous time with a dentist when I was a kid. That is where a lot of my needle issues come from.
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@snowy22315 (182344)
• United States
3 Aug 21
Glad you got your operation done. I don't think dentures are any picnic either. My mother is getting catracts removed tomorrow. She can't wait until it is over with. She only needs one eye down fortunately.
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@snowy22315 (182344)
• United States
6 Aug 21
@ramapo17 I hope better eyesight will put her in a better mood.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
7 Aug 21
@snowy22315 I think he sees the difference in me. I am spending more time with him.
@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
8 Aug 21
@LadyDuck I am always thankful that I don't usually have anything wrong with me. I figure this is just a little reminder that some things can go wrong, even with the best of us. I am glad you are healthy also as I wouldn't have met you on here if you weren't. 
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@wolfgirl569 (108301)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Aug 21
Sorry you broke tooth. I had mine all pulled a few years ago and have loved the freedom from the pain.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
7 Aug 21
@just4him It is so funny how we put up with things daily and we don't even know we are wrong. Everyday I see different things in my birds cage. The yellow is so bright. I am loving it. I can't wait to clean out my closet and see what clothes I was wearing that didn't match. 
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The brilliance of the colors was truly amazing.
@allknowing (137908)
• India
4 Aug 21
That is too bad you now have to deal with the dentist. I hate it too.
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@kaylachan (71918)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Aug 21
I wish you the best of luck with all of that. Hope your recovery goes well.
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@kaylachan (71918)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Aug 21
@ramapo17 Didn't know Melborne was close to Daytona. Guess I learned something new.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
7 Aug 21
@kaylachan It is about 1 1/2 hours, depending on traffic. Sometimes it took us over 2 hours but that was traffic going home from work.
@toniganzon (72532)
• Philippines
3 Aug 21
I too fear the dentist a lot but when I must do something, I don't have any choice but to get rid of that fear. Fortunately, I have a good relationship with my dentist. We are of the same age and she's a chatty one. She makes me feel so comfortable.
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@prashu228 (37521)
• India
3 Aug 21
hope everything goes well and you come back soon..
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
6 Aug 21
Thank you. This seems like such a long process and I wish it was all over quickly.
@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
6 Aug 21
That is me. Back in my days, I never had anything to numb the pain and that led me to be so scared. I use to come out with all excuses to my parents about why I didn't make it to the dentist after school, from missing the bus or feeling sick or to much homework. I had some good stories.
And I wonder where my kids got some of the same stories.
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@aureategloom (11046)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
3 Aug 21
i hope you get well soon and decide what's the best option for your teeth and fear of the dentist
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