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in reply to: to those who had OD-did it help you a lot? Glad you did it? #1173214

Shirley, my strabismus surgeon said that the best I can expect is a zone of good vision in the center, that peripheral may always be double. Is that what you’ve seen?

[socalguy]

in reply to: Orbital decompression is a go #1173120

Hi Shirley. Yes, I noticed the eye was/is definitely further back in the orbit. At this point I can say that the surgery was a success based on that. Db vision is still there but I didn’t expect that would improve.

[socalguy]

in reply to: Orbital decompression is a go #1173118

I only had an ocular plastic surgeon. She didn’t go through the nose so it wasn’t packed. The ocean spray may not be the product for you. She went through the upper eyelid and sides of the eye. Bromelain and arnica are commonly used or recommended on the west coast. Whether they work… who knows.

Todd

[socalguy]

in reply to: Orbital decompression is a go #1173116

I only had an ocular plastic surgeon. She didn’t go through the nose so it wasn’t packed. The ocean spray may not be the product for you. She went through the upper eyelid and sides of the eye. Bromelain and arnica are commonly used or recommended on the west coast. Whether they work… who knows.

Todd

[socalguy]

in reply to: Orbital decompression is a go #1173117

I only had an ocular plastic surgeon. She didn’t go through the nose so it wasn’t packed. The ocean spray may not be the product for you. She went through the upper eyelid and sides of the eye. Bromelain and arnica are commonly used or recommended on the west coast. Whether they work… who knows.

Todd

[socalguy]

in reply to: Orbital decompression is a go #1173114

Hi, first thing to do is get some ocean nasal spray. Spray it in first thing in the morning 2-4 shots per nostril. Use it several times a day. It works for me. I haven’t had any real problems yet. Try it for a few days this week to see if you’re ok without blowing your nose. I was really paranoid about it before hand but it is a non issue. My dr doesn’t want me to blow my nose for 1 month. Most other drs say 2 weeks. I’ve had some muscle pain as the eye muscles find their new place in the world called Todd’s sinuses. For the first 11 days it felt like I had something in my eyes occasionally (I assume dissolving stitches). It was annoying but hot wet compresses (after 3rd day) helped. An hour or two later the feeling would come back and when I couldn’t deal with it… more hot wet compresses. Both my eyes get tired if I look around a lot. Then I loose focus from double vision. I still have double vision in the morning. I’m still black and blue but it is going away. I work with the public so I would freak the average person out. Half of my eye is still blood red. It’ll be a while before I go back to work (2nd surgery in the 3rd week of August). Since you work in an office 2 weeks off should be fine (more if you’re uncomfortable). Just remember that your muscles will rebel on you every now and then (a good time for a hot compress). BTW, I’m taking 500mg bromelain 2x daily (also good for sinuses) and 3 30x arnica tablets under the tongue 2x daily. These help reduce the bruising faster. You can start them 1-3 days prior to the surgery. I can’t imagine getting both eyes done at the same time but if you have the support from friends and family you’ll be fine. Stay on top of your pain meds the first 3 days. Don’t skimp on them. After that you should be fine with Tylenol. Your hardest time is the first 3 days. The swelling peaks on the 3rd day. Don’t look if you’re squeamish. From there it improves quickly. Try hard to control your intake of comfort foods. You’ll be bored and that’s what got me.
Todd

[socalguy]

in reply to: Orbital decompression is a go #1173109

Hi. I just had a 3 wall decompression in my right eye 11 days ago. One suggestion is make SURE you stay away from anyone with a cold for a week before the surgery and for weeks after the surgery. Drs won’t do the surgery if you have a cold (an infection). Afterwards since you can’t blow your nose you’ll want to stay away from public interaction so that you’re not putting yourself in the situation of dealing with congestion while healing.

Todd

[socalguy]

in reply to: Orbital decompression is a go #1173108

Hi. I just had a 3 wall decompression in my right eye 11 days ago. One suggestion is make SURE you stay away from anyone with a cold for a week before the surgery and for weeks after the surgery. Drs won’t do the surgery if you have a cold (an infection). Afterwards since you can’t blow your nose you’ll want to stay away from public interaction so that you’re not putting yourself in the situation of dealing with congestion while healing.

Todd

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in reply to: Question for people that have had OD surgery #1172695

Thank you for your reply Holly. All the previous issues with thyroid medications seem like nothing compared to the surgery. I’m glad to hear that you’re doing well after TWO 3 wall surgeries. Where do you live? Not many drs will do both eyes at the same time. It seems to be done more in Europe. It’s been almost 3 years coming to this moment. I’m even staying away from friends with colds just to make sure there’s no reason to postpone the surgery. I’m in Southern California and I’m having the surgery at Jules Stein. 8 days and counting. Thanks.

[socalguy]

in reply to: Question for people that have had OD surgery #1172694

Thank you for your reply Holly. All the previous issues with thyroid medications seem like nothing compared to the surgery. I’m glad to hear that you’re doing well after TWO 3 wall surgeries. Where do you live? Not many drs will do both eyes at the same time. It seems to be done more in Europe. It’s been almost 3 years coming to this moment. I’m even staying away from friends with colds just to make sure there’s no reason to postpone the surgery. I’m in Southern California and I’m having the surgery at Jules Stein. 8 days and counting. Thanks.

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