Enjoyed my cocktail and I am feeling well guys

 

zero proof vino cool, 0% vermouth, blood orange, soda

Husband M and I were at the mall picking up a few things at Walmart a few weeks ago and we decided to stop in at Joey's for some drinks and appetizers. I really liked my non-alcoholic (zero proof vino cool, 0% vermouth, blood orange, soda) cocktail.  Those were shrimp and nacho appetizers.  

For my friends who keep asking, I am feeling well, today I am allowed to wash my face fully and start exercising although no weight bearing over 10 pounds for another week.  I can come off one of the cataract meds today, but there are a couple more that have to be taken  4 times a day for another week.  Then I go down to 2 meds for the next 2 weeks after that.  

My cornea seems less cloudy but I won't know until Nov 6 when I see the retina surgeon, how well it has cleared by then. Hopefully I can then go on to the next step. I am taking special salt drops 4 times a day until Sunday to help the cornea clear.

Again, the vision in my left eye is really good.

Husband M says this is all a lot easier than my retina surgery where I slept face down for a month. How quickly one forgets, he is right.

Wednesday Memes

  I posted these memes accidentally a few days ago and some comments had already been posted before I managed to repost with the correct date.  Here are the lovely comments I saved fyi:

Barbara https://barbandjohnsretirement.blogspot.com/

Lol! Love the cookbook one.

 

Rostrose https://rostrose.blogspot.com/

Dear Christine, I really like your memes! And I read about your eye surgery—I truly hope everything turns out well for you!
All the best from Austria! 🤗

 

The Happy Whisk https://www.thehappywhisk.com/

All good ones. Of course for me, the witchy poo cookbook eating kids is THE BEST!

 

Mary Kirkland https://scarymarythehamsterlady.blogspot.com/

These are great. I hope you are feeling well.

 

Jules https://alongthewaywithj.blogspot.com/

The last one is definitely me :)
Thanks for the happy. Xx

 

Angie’s Recipes https://angiesrecipes.blogspot.com/

Thank you, Christine.

 

Denise https://anenglishgirlrambles2016.blogspot.com/

Love the funnies and wise Christine. Thank you and I hope all is going well with your recovery. Happy week to you :)

 

My Cataract Surgery Update/Story

This is a bit of a read, for those interested in the details of my recent cataract surgery.

On October 21 I went for my (light adjusted lens) cataract surgery on both eyes.  Everything went smoothly on my left eye.  The right eye had undergone a few detached retina surgeries (including a vitrectomy) in the summer.  The cataract surgeon discovered that half of the threads that hold the lens in place (called zonules) had been inadvertently cut.  There was no mention of this in the retina notes from that clinic.  He got on a call with one of the retina surgeons and explained what he had found.  He then removed my scarred lens and said it is now a retina problem.  

I had a follow up with the cataract doctor Oct 22, the next day.  By that time I had gotten a consultation appointment with the Retina specialist for the morning of Oct 23.  Anyway the cataract doctor told me I might have a choice of going with a LAL lens like the one now implanted in my left eye or with a traditional mono lens.  It seems that any new lens would have to be attached to the eye wall (sclera) since there are no threads anymore to attach it to.  

Husband M did a lot of research that night and decided that the traditional mono lens is the way to go, it has a more secure hold in the eye wall than the LAL lens.

At the consult Oct 23 the retinal specialist gave me the option of just getting eyeglasses or contact lens to fix my problem, requiring no surgery.  But I decided to go with the mono lens.  He said my cornea is cloudy likely because I just had surgery.  He will see me in 2 weeks to see if it has cleared.  If not, I will be referred to someone else for that problem.  If it has cleared we can schedule the lens surgery.

I still have to go to the cataract doctor to continue treatment for the LAL lens now in my left eye and coordinate with what is going on in the right eye.

I have to look forward, not back.  Cataract surgeries are mostly very routine, this was not to be the case for me. I am in good spirits, taking all the regular cataract eye drops and some saline drops to help the cloudy cornea clear.

Life goes on.  The vision in my left eye is already amazing.  I did find out that you can still see even if you have no lens in your eye, the cornea enables some vision.

I did ask the doctors if they thought the surgeon had made a mistake when he severed my zonules.  They said it was a complicated surgery and things cannot be guaranteed, or something like that. As I said, no looking back.

Possible Blog Break - cataract surgery

 

bee hives

I got a date for cataract surgery next week at a private clinic in downtown Toronto. Here is the view from the clinic.  It has a view of the Royal Ontario Museum.  You will notice the bird deterrent spikes on the building window sill.  I also thought it was interesting seeing these bee hives through the window.

I chose to go with Light Adjustable Lens in both eyes which will require me to wear these  UV eyeglasses for 4-7 weeks after my eyes have healed from the surgery.  Healing requires a month of regular daily eye drops administered 3-4 times a day. My vision will be adjusted with these UV light treatments at scheduled appointments after surgery.  It is the most expensive option but husband M and I decided it was worth it due to my detached retina issues in the summer.  

I may be taking a blog break as I am unsure what to expect from this process.  Apparently I will be able to see pretty much immediately.  As you might know I am addicted to my blog so I probably will be checking in.

Friday Art - Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar

 

Welcome to Friday Art! I did a spicebush swallowtail caterpillar ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") in watercolour pencil for you today.  It mimics a snake with fake eyespots to evade predators.

Linking to Nicole's Friday Face Off and to Gillena's Art For Fun Friday.

Cottage Cheese Salad

 

I made this cottage cheese salad which can also be used as a delicious dip as pictured.  It is a good way to use cottage cheese.

The recipe says it is for one serving.

3/4 c chopped cucumber

3/4 c cherry tomatoes halved

3 tbs red onion chopped

1 c cottage cheese

1/2 - 1 tbs white wine vinegar

drizzle of olive oil

oregano or parsley (I used 1/2 tsp dried dill)

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

In a small bowl mix tomatoes, onion, cucumber, salt, pepper.  In another bowl mix cottage cheese, vinegar. Scoop the vegetables in, leaving any extra liquid. Top with herbs, olive oil.

Wednesday Memes