Chronic Pain

I have a chronic retinal detachment. i am scheduled for a left eye operation on thursday May 24,2007 and by 23rd i should be admitted for the preparation.

i have been suffering on retinal detachment for over a decade already and i don't know if i have chances of regaining back my eye sight. and also the question if my left eye could still be positioned back to its original place is still a mystery to me.

i'm losing my self-confidence because of this. despite emotional downsides, i was still able to land a good job which i am grateful.

i just pray to God about the result.

thank you for this group. now, i have people who share the same sentiments.

Question:
is there a chance for me to regain my sight?

Choices:
it would not be possible
there are no promises stated on all the articles i've read
hopefully, there is
yes, it is possible
yes, definitely possible.

 

Hi Eme,

Welcome to the ChronicPainConnection message board. We're glad to have you join us.

I'm afraid I don't know much about chronic retinal detachment. From what I've read, making a medical prediction as to the success of the surgery is dependent on a number of variables. I do know, however, that with God, anything is possible. So, I will be praying for you through your surgery and recovery.

You mentioned losing your self-confidence. I would encourage you to remember that who you are does not change because of physical impairments. What you can do may change, but the core of who you are does not change. You're the same wonderful, special person you've always been. (Watch for or subscribe to my SharePosts as I'll be posting an article on this very subject soon.)

I wish you the very best. Please let us know how you do.

after my operation, i still can't see. my doctor said my retina is unrepairable already. he can't do anything about it anymore because of the length of time.

i asked him if retina transplant is possible because i would be willing to pursue if that's the only way to get my sight again. he said it's not possible. retina transplant has not been tested yet.

i felt disappointed. though my left eye now is positioned better, however, it's not lasting (not permanent).
it will soon drift to the left corner again because the eye has zero vision. the truth saddens me. i get only
temporary happiness.

Hi Eme,

I'm so sorry to hear the surgery didn't help you regain your eyesight. Are both eyes affected, or do you still have some vision in one eye?

It's normal to go through a period of grieving whenever you experience a significant loss as you have. But I hope that soon you'll be able to turn your attention to the things you're still able to do. You can build a good and rewarding life despite a physical disability.

Before I mentioned an article I thought might be helpful to you as you go through this period of adjustment. Now I can give you the link to the article: You Are Not Your Illness

Take care.

yes, i still have vision through my right eye.
you are right, i need to move on and do the things that i am still capable of doing.

though my dream has gone forever, i still have more dreams to make and more hopes to create.

thank you!