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Surgery scheduled

FDX

FDX

It's mind games!
Hey guys,
my surgery is scheduled for next tuesday 1/16 at 3pm. Ill let you know how it goes.
cheers
FDX
 
borinf2d

borinf2d

T-Bone
The first couple days are a fooler you think you're fine....it's days 3-5 that I just took some vicadin and slept all day so I didn't have to open my eyes. Good luck.
 
Mariner121

Mariner121

New Member
I got the PRK surgery last March, the recovery time was a couple of weeks until I could actually read clearly. I got my flight physical in July and during the consult with the flight surgeon, he said that there have been recent updates to what the Navy is now accepting for SNA's. He specifically mentioned wavefront PRK as being a disqualifier as of May 06. I would ensure that you check which PRK you are getting and research it to ensure you are not disqualifying yourself.
 
FDX

FDX

It's mind games!
Mariner121 said:
I got the PRK surgery last March, the recovery time was a couple of weeks until I could actually read clearly. I got my flight physical in July and during the consult with the flight surgeon, he said that there have been recent updates to what the Navy is now accepting for SNA's. He specifically mentioned wavefront PRK as being a disqualifier as of May 06. I would ensure that you check which PRK you are getting and research it to ensure you are not disqualifying yourself.
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For applicants the navy is now recommending wavefront guided. i checked it all out. it says so on the waiver guide and i contacted nami aswell. thanxs for the heads up though.


Rossi
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Originally Posted by FDX View Post
Hey guys,
my surgery is scheduled for next tuesday 1/16 at 3pm. Ill let you know how it goes.
cheers
FDX
How bad is your vision right now? In any case good luck dude.


My eyes are only 20/80. Not much correction needed. I also found a really great surgeon. Shes a cornea specialist and teaches other docs how to perform the surgery at San Diego State i believe. She also understands how big of a decision this is for me, so i feel pretty comfortable. Rossi, you going to the game on sunday. I think i scored a ticket off my uncle. hes had season tix for years and i always get his extras when he or his family cant make it. Anyhow, GO CHARGERS!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the good thoughts everyone.


By the way, how do you quote two different people in one post?
 
R

Rossi

Member
FDX said:
My eyes are only 20/80. Not much correction needed. I also found a really great surgeon. Shes a cornea specialist and teaches other docs how to perform the surgery at San Diego State i believe. She also understands how big of a decision this is for me, so i feel pretty comfortable. Rossi, you going to the game on sunday. I think i scored a ticket off my uncle. hes had season tix for years and i always get his extras when he or his family cant make it. Anyhow, GO CHARGERS!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the good thoughts everyone.


By the way, how do you quote two different people in one post?
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God i wish i was.

Dunno bout that.
 
FastMover

FastMover

NFO
None
Let us know how it goes...I just made my appointment today to have custom PRK done on March 14 in Jacksonville. I can't wait, I hate wearing glasses... Daniel
 
AppleCello

AppleCello

New Member
no response yet. hes in pain and can't see. :icon_tong

good luck, rest up and hope you feel--and see--better soon.
 
FDX

FDX

It's mind games!
AppleCello said:
no response yet. hes in pain and can't see. :icon_tong

good luck, rest up and hope you feel--and see--better soon.
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HAHA yup! Definitely doesn't feel good. Im finally able to look at the screen without being to sensitive to the light. Surgery went perfectly though, and the doc said i looked good today. Im goin in on friday again and ill keep you guys updated. thanks for the concern.
cheers
FDX
 
FDX

FDX

It's mind games!
Hey guys, got the contact bandages out on friday. Doc said im healing up nicely. Still cant drive though, and my distance vision is still pretty bad. Doc said it would probably take about a month for me to start seeing 20/20. My eyes have stopped hurting now, and i can watch tv again. just in time for football tomorrow! keep you updated.
FDX
 
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