Good News & Bad News for the New Year

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone:

First of all I would like to wish everyone a wonderful

New Year. I hope and pray that 2002 is a much better

year for you than 2001. I pray it brings you more

" good days " than bad ones and your pain levels are

reduced. Hugs and kisses to each and every one of you.

Now for the good news. I saw the optomoligist

yesterday and he said I had no signs of cataracts or

glaucoma, which is good. The bad news is that he found

signs of Diabetic Retinopathy and I need laser surgery

to reduce the blood vessels in my retina to maintain

my sight. So my first surgery of 2002 will be that.

:>( I am thankfull that he found the problem and it

can be " treated " now while I still have most of my

sight. He did say that the condition will continue to

progress though and that eventually I will go blind

but he doesn't think that will happen for at least

several years.

I am not concerned about going blind as with my other

health problems I figure I will probably not be around

when my eyes finially give out.

Oh well I just wanted to let you all know what has

been happening with me and to send you y blessings for

the New Year.

(((((HUGS))))))) to everyone.

Tina

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