Posted on 11/17/2023 6:25:57 AM PST by PigRigger
Hi All:
I am not the type of person to post much about my personal life…except with one exception… that is when it concerns decisions regarding my health and the health of family and/or friends.
I am a HUGE proponent of prayer… I have seen it move mountains when it looked as if there was no path for deliverance… As such, here goes a request concerning the continuing saga of my right eye….
I will likely need surgery to correct the vision in my right eye (vitrectomy & ERM peel) to address a macular pucker (scar tissue on the retina) and cystoid macular edema (swelling of the retina)… Currently my eyesight in that eye is a “bad” 20/40 and slowly declining (was 20/30).
The surgery to correct it is not extensive… likely done in 30 minutes… and usually ends with positive results for most (80% improve, 15% stay the same, but stops decline). However, there are possible complications that can arise (the remaining 5%)… that can lead to some possibly bad results or further surgery…
So please pray unceasingly for proper discernment, being led to the proper diagnosis, treatment and retina specialist(s)... and for complete healing...
Please also pray for me to have patience and strength to handle whatever may come…
I know we serve a big God… and if it is His will to move these mountains (or scar tissue and swelling in my case) it will be done and I will be grateful…
The good news is the left eye is seeing 20/15 or 20/20 again… praise be to God!
Jeremiah 17:14: "Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise."
Thanks, …PigRigger
We’re praying for you.
Offering prayers now.
I will send up a prayer right now. 🙏
I command healing into that eye in the name of Jesus Christ, who gave me all power and authority to command this in his name. His word promised that he healed all sickness and disease through the atonement. Therefore release your faith that the power of Christ has touched that right eye and healed it completely. Without surgery without any delay. But just know that patience is a sister to Faith SO waiting is not abnormal
Prayers aloft, brother.
I had a similar surgery over 10 years ago to treat a detached retina.
It detached in Miami and I flew back home to DFW, having the surgery a week later. Neither of which are not recommended when you have a detached retina. Surgery took an hour and a half and was successful. Bought a portable massage chair so that I could keep my face down 23+ hours daily, and was able to read an iPad on the second day.
A decade after the surgery, I can still see 20/30 on most days, but need to be careful with my eye pressure. My specialist is trying to keep fluid build up under control, and it is amazing how well I take orders (this time).
Prayers up!
You can count on my prayers!
Praying for God’s best for you, PR.
Prayers on the way. Let us know how you come through.
Prayers for wisdom and a good outcome, in Jesus name.
I join in these prayers.
Done! As you said, prayers work!
You are in my Prayers for a successful Surgery. In Jesus’ Name I Pray. Amen.
On Dec 7 I will be starting Cataract Surgery on my Right Eye first - we all need Prayers. - Thank You God. Amen!!!
Please be sure to be getting your US RDA of vitamin C. You don't need high doses, but it appears to help prevent cataract formation after your operation. Note that too much, without it being turned back into useful vitamin C via glutathione, can encourage cataracts:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7602486/pdf/nutrients-12-03142.pdf
I realize that is a very technical paper, but understand your two main eye fluids (aqueous humor and vitreous humor) hold vitamin C hold “20- to 70-fold” higher concentrations than your blood does, and the vitreous humor appears to hold higher concentrations than the aqueous humor—and they will remove that, to help your eye for other purposes.
Just make sure you get a normal amount of vitamin C every day, and that could help prevent a cataract.
Ping to post #15.
Praying for you.
I have had both eyes peeled Rigger no more complicated than Cataract surgery today and I had both. In and out now unlike years past when you went to bed for a week or two after cataract surgery. In any case prayers up for you and yours.
Prayers for your peace in Christ, the surgery, recovery in full, all else involved.
Prayers up.
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