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Cameron, please just keep in mind that while you learn from us, we can & would like to learn from you as well;0) We all know there are different docs w/different ways of doing things. Thats why we share our stories to find different solutions to answers & concerns & success'. Just a thought:)

I could burn a whole right through concrete-Iam so toxic. Got 5 maybe 6. This was an excellent post- Please would one of the moderators STICKY IT? My printer is out - but can't wait to print it. thank you BeachBabe- for also writing HOW TO DEAL with our toxic-ness.

I'm With Jack & Alex Boy what a pickle you in.. I can see the frustration. I wanted mine months ago. Than started the hoop jumping knowing that even if there was a slim chance of being covered & going local I want it. The Its only been 3 extra months & I should know VERY soon. Was it worth the wait for me-YES. Its so much less of a worry to have a Local Doctor to go to anytime & to be held accountable & the support groups most supply than to be away from home. Yes! You save a bundle but the after care is so crucial & just think How much more you MAY save if you just wait 90 days & its covered. That will buy a whole new wardrobe or a masive vacation & wardrobe! But you know in your heart what you need & From those whom have gone before you( to TJ) they are successful.. Best of luck- Let us know what happens!!

Oh My Goodness Teresa, You are totally making me crack up this morning. Between this post & the swing bench, my face is hurting from laughing at your comments. LISA- Girl you have so been put through the wringer & back again. Good thing your a tough cookie - I don't think many people would have pulled through as well as you are! Keep healing Lisa. & PLEASE send us another photo update soon. Be good to yourself!!!

LOL- That cracked me up this morning! Good for you! That is a confidence booster for sure. Nice NSV!!!

Congrats on your week count down.. you'll do great on the post-op diet. Many have to do it for 2 weeks. So you'll do fine. I wish you Luck & speedy healing!

I am so excited fro you. Feeling happy / in love or lust is so great!!! I too think I would wait just a smidge longer before I would share my band story. That way you will have built just a little more of a foundation. In the beginning I don't thinks its ever wise to spill our whole barrel of monkeys on the table. Either way _ I am happy your happy & just make sure he always treats you RIGHT.:0) Of course he likes you silly ..whats not to love?

NO News yet- But At least I Have them on their toes-lol

Hey Crystal-- Wonderful prayers & spells of good wishes are being sent your way. Go do it Girl! Happy Happy days are just around the corner;0) WHHOO HOOO

"knowledge is strenght" - Welcome

This Is My Most Desired Wish!!!!!!

I had mine in 1998. It took aprox 6-8 mnths for my eyes to not be so dry. I used natural tears for drops & after that intial phase never needed them again. I do think my vision isn't as sharp as it was a couple years ago but I am too chicken to go & find out if I am no longer 20/20.LOL I think you should go for the mono vision- sounds like you have your heart set & you've done great research - so go for it & let me know how it goes. I am sure I will do it in couple years also.

A little bit of heaven in each of their eyes. Beautiful- all of you are!

Vinesqueen I read the WHOLE thing..Absolutely fasincating.. Seriously intriguing. In church (like you not bowing your head) I refuse to say "It is right to give him thanks & praise" instead i say"It is good to give him thanks & praise." I figure God is all forgiving & won't deny those who don't praise & always give thanks. But that he will reward those who do.. thats why I say its Good not necessarly right. Get it? Silly but I 've been like that since I was around 10. I was raised Catholic but practice Methodist for the past 8 years. I think how you have expanded your knowlege of so many religious beliefs is great & really really cool;0)

LOLololol- Jonathan-clever man! But unfortunately the dates are the same as my Mom's 70 B-day & I think we are taking her to Chicago where she grew up & of course to see Oprah!! But I will know more soon- I SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOdon't want to miss this bash.

OFFICIAL ONE WEEK COUNT DOWN WHHOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Penni- When I had mine done they told me after 40 I would need reading glasses. Which I kinda do now. They said they could than do the mono-vision BUT would recommend that I just use reading glasses instead. If you could get perfect distance in both & just need reading glasses that MAY be another option instead of having the mono.. I have heard of people getting the mono & not being able to adjust. Maybe see if you get it done & don't like it months from now if you can go back to just near-sighted vision correctiveness?? Just a thought.. Well be seeing ya;0) Lol- Good Luck

Thanks all - Zoe, that is exactly what Gunnar & I did. Unfortunately he was playing around & came down hard on his leg & now is walking w/only 3 Just what I (@#@%**) needed. Poor thing I have his leg wrapped & gave him an asprin. I just hope he doesn't need x-rays. BushBaby & Blossom your both too kind. truely I am NOT.. just really an average over weight plain jane..you'll see when we meet eachother (hopefully soon). I just seem to be liked by cameras, better on film than in person;0) Penni- Feel free to relieve yourself woman! You never know how long those insurance people might be> Lord forbid you end up w/yellow-eye right before your eye operation. I will not be responsible...goof ball ;0) Thanks for your support! Your first in the pool.LOL

I had lasik also Penni- wore "coke bottle glasses" as a kid from 3th grade on. Several of my friends have had the surgery as well- only one did the monovision & she adjusted quite well after about 1 month. I pray all goes well & that it works out perfectly - sounds like you have a great doctor!

Now the office says hopefully tomorrow they may know something- She said she was put on hold to long 3 times today & couldn't wait that much.. I told her Thank you & WELCOME TO MY WORLD!;0)

Shesssssss Bacccckkk!! What a sweet & generous thing to say! Coodos girl. So this bash is fri-sat-sun. Who is booking the hotel now? I assume we could come Thurs as well...Which hotel are we staying at? Is your house an all day/nite deal on Sat- how does it go down?? What can I help with??

Its true, you don't know how it could affect you in the future...BUT... are you out any expense thus far or did insurance take care of it for you? Was it your time, gas & pain that was the greatest expense? That is hard to place a price on. Since your PCP doesn't think you'll have any long term problems maybe, just maybe, you should let it go. Sometimes a lawsuit(not always) can cause more pain down the road than its worth & sometimes (just sometimes) its truely not worth your time for what you end up fighting for. Either or your attorney will have the best advice.. Just know what you will have to pay him once you settle. Best of luck to you.. I hope you get what you want & heal 100%. Good Luck!!!

Well its been several weeks now- I have called & they keep telling me its under-review. The doctors office said they would call the care-mangement team today to find out what the status is & get back with me Today. Its so funny the anxiety I feel. Holy cow it literally makes me feel ill to my stomach. I don't know if I feel sick because it may be denied or sick because it may be approved? I don't like being fickle, its so not my personality. Anyhow thats the update for now.

Babs-that sound like a blast- I watch celebrity poker all the time- i love holdem! & craps.... So glad to hear you & Lisa had a great time. I hope to see you both at the bash coming up. Sounds like the two of you know where all the hot spots are. would love to see the photos Lisa!!!!!!!!