The trip to Chicago was heavy tollway traffic (2 hours) and I had never seen more people at the eye clinic. The wait was long. My 9:45 a.m. appointment ended up being 11:35. I was talking to another lady and found out we had the same appointment time. This is a clinic through the University of Illinois so it is a teaching hospital environment. I have one of the top doctors in the nation so it is worth the wait. They do an ultrasound on my eye to measure the remains of the tumor; the amount that is left after the radiation treatment (6 1/2 years ago) has shrunk it and made it inactive. They also watch to see that there isn't any secondary growth and check for swelling and fluid in the eye (which would mean I needed to have an injection to correct that). I'm happy to report that my eye is stable and didn't need any treatment and I go back in 6 months for the whole ordeal again. The stress of the day was very tiring so I'm happy to be back to a normal day today.
that is great news on your eye and worth the wait isn't it - so glad the shrinkage had gotten to the point that makes it inactive - you must be so relieved even if you have to do the testing again in six months - happy news for you!
ReplyDeleteSuch good news about your eye. That is a long wait. I hope you took something to entertain yourself while you waited. My drive wasn't nearly as bad as yours yesterday, but I was still tired and I went to bed early too. Have a good productive day today!
ReplyDeleteI am very happy to hear that your eye is stable and that the tumor remains inactive.
ReplyDeleteMedical appointment days are stressful and tiring for me also.
Wonderful news! I am so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to here the eye is doing well! I really understand how the ordeal of the day takes it all out of you. Plus you have that long drive. Rest well and be glad.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news!! My 87 year old mother gets shots in her eyes, so I know all about this. I am the caregiver to 4 aging parents, and that is WHY I have quilt and sew therapy!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat news, I’m so happy for you!!!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking about you all yesterday wondering how the appointment would go. Thanks for letting us know. Hope you aren't too tired and able to sew today.
ReplyDeleteOh Wanda , I'm so glad to know you have the best Opthomologist in the nation. That clinic has such a good reputation. And to get this latest awesome diagnosis has to feel so good. I too am so happy for you ! You made my day with your news.
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Great news, Wanda, about your eyesight. Being on someone's else's schedule can be very tiring, but this sounds like it was worth the wait. Hope you have a good day today doing what you want to do. By the way I am having a great time working on an H quilt with batiks I purchased from you and then some. Thank you for sharing the directions and all the other wonderful treasures on your blog.
ReplyDeleteThat's a stressful day even without the traffic, but I'm so happy that the results were great.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for your good news, Wanda! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteGreat news, Wanda!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to read things went well for you - well worth the wait to see a top doc. Have a good weekend after your busy time travels :)
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news at the end of that long and stressful wait. Hooray for fabric therapy today.
ReplyDeleteI'm also very happy to hear that your eye is stable and that you didn't need any treatment. Relax and enjoy your "normal" day - medical appointments and other things out of the ordinary are very stressful to me, too - ;))
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful news! I never mind waiting for a good doctor. If they are late they are spending quality time with patients.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was a stressful day, but I am so happy with your good news.... Congrats!
ReplyDeleteSo happy the eye appointment went so well, Wanda!!!
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