Who left the lid up!?!
Normally, those 5 words make the males in my house very nervous. We’re all trying to retrace our footsteps and remember where and when we last went to the bathroom. It is tough, considering we can’t even remember what we had for breakfast. We have new toilets at our house that prevent the lids from slamming, so the “non-guilty”, i.e. innocent, are not as obvious. Still, there’s a female with a wet butt that wants an answer.
I can tell you that MY lid has been lifted and left up, to a certain extent. Last Wednesday, the 16th, Dr. Katz completed his surgery. Surely you remember that from my latest post. 🙂 I’m happy to announce that soon after the procedure, I felt great. Well enough, in fact, to spend most of Thursday and Friday making phone calls and spending time at my computer.
Then, on Monday, I flew to Orlando for our National Sales Meeting where I spent 3 days seeing and being seen. It was great to be treated as a key contributor. My friend and co-worker, Laurie, was gracious by applying prescribed ointment to the incisions. There were maybe 5 stitches, in all. It was quite an experience for both of us. Our comfort level went from a covert operation to applying the salve at the end of our breakfast line on Wednesday morning.
I told Connie that I look scared or surprised in the picture below, but it is an improvement. Needless to say, my vision is far from perfect but we’re taking steps in the right direction. Now that I can see out of both eyes, I have a “better appreciation for my double-vision” as Dr. Katz puts it and in the coming months there will be more corrective actions taken. There are times when my right-eye appears to be staring at my nose while the other eye goes on about it’s business. That’s easily corrected by focusing on something to my right. When I’m not lifting my brow, the left-lid remains slightly opened. This causes my eyes to dry out more-so than normal.
Most of the time, I don’t have my brow lifted for a couple of reasons. One is because of my eye drying out and the other is because of the multiple images. I tried experimenting with this on the plane ride home. It was obvious to me that not only was there two separate images, but they moved with respect to each other.
Since being home, the “normal” life has continued. I’m able to drive, run errands and see kids activities. Colin had his first “season-ending tournament” game, yesterday. It was tough opponent, but Colin played more in this game than any of the others. He was 2 for 2 from the free throw line and played great on defense. I’m so proud of how he has improved this season. After his game, he went with a friend “tubing” at one of the Ohio ski “resorts”. (I just couldn’t bring myself to say “slopes” or “mountain”.) Jessica spent some of her weekend with her friends, but was my date on Saturday as we went to Panda Express for dinner. Connie was scrap-booking for the weekend and Grant was spending time with his girlfriend after looking for a place of employment. So far, he’s been accepted to his top 4 college choices (U. of Cincinnati, Illinois Institute of Technology, OSU and Miami (OH). We’re going to scholarship events and completing applications during the month of February.
My vision is back to where it was before the surgery AND I’m glad that I left the lid up!
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You look great Brian. Thanks for the updates and it is hard to believe that Grant is looking at colleges to attend. My Grant will be 14 this May and is not too far behind when you think how fast they grow up and we will have to start thinking about colleges for him as well before we know it… maybe OSU… you never say never…Take care my friend and I look forward to more updates. Regards, Robert
Robert, thanks for the note. It’s very appreciated. The days are long but the years are short. That saying says it all.
Yes, Brian you look great! So happy life is going in the right direction for you. We are currently in the college process at our house also, I am finding it a little overwhelming, having gone to community college. Any advice?
Theresa
Theresa, this is nothing like it was for me. I remember SungKi telling me that I should go there and study engineering with him. We could even be roommates. That was the extent of my research. Kids today should go with something that relates to their passion. It’s not always college. It requires them to know what their passion is in.
That’s awesome Brian. Prayer works.
Bill, all prayers are needed on my end. Thanks.
You have made my day/week once again, you are an inspiration to us all. I am so glad to hear this GREAT news. Prayers are always coming your way.
Toni
Brian, you are something else!!!! You are so upbeat!! You have been in my thoughts and prayers. You look good. The best to you and your family!!
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Jean, thanks for commenting. I think my positive attitude was give to me for a reason. If you keep reading, I’ll keep writing.