How are you feeling now?

Thank you, day 22 here, the emotions and fear are overwhelming.

Where are you now? How are you doing? You have such a beautiful soul (and eyes ). I'm going on third week after vitrectomia surgery with silicone oil 😢

I just had the surgery three weeks ago. Actually I had two surgeries in the month of January for a retinal detachment in my right eye and they put in a new cataract lens in the second surgery. Today’s 1 February and I still can’t see out of my right eye things are blurry. I have slight pain and, I’m discouraged but after watching your video and seeing that it is not an easy procedure and you getting better throughout your journey uplifting so thanks again for making the video you were authentic and I appreciate it. Thank you.🙏

I'm so sorry you had to deal with all this. I had a detachment a month ago. Been the hardest time of my life. People have no idea how hard this is. I hope your doing good

I totally understand how you felt in this video. I can relate 100%. Ive had 3 surgeries in the last 13 weeks. My 1st surgery was the buckle and gas bubble. 2nd surgery was laser and gas bubble again. This past Friday, my 2nd surgery was laser, removal of scar tissue and oil. I have to go back for surgery in 3 months to remove the oil. This is truly exhausting. My whole life has changed. Cant work. I thought I was the only one going though this. But I have seen so many videos now seeing people go through what I am. I just wish I knew when this would all be over. I now am applying for disability. I dont know what else to do in my life or where my future is headed. Thanks for this video. How are you now?

How's your vision now after surgery?

Hey big hugs

Just had surgery on Monday, 11 September 2023. Prior to that I had gas bubble injections, and laser treatment to tack my retina in place … over the previous week. I’m 10 days into face down after care and 58 yrs old. I found comfort in your story. Thanks for the audio. Limiting screen time and grateful for talk to text. Just starting out with who knows how many weeks left. ❤

Same happened to me !!! Same exactly thing !!!

I DO NOT THINK THAT THIS GAS BUBBLE IS BETTER OR PRACTICAL AT ALL...THE GAS HAS NO HEALING BENEFITS AT ALL...AND THE DROPS ARE ALL POISON AND WITH SO MANY SIDE EFFECTS.

You are wonderful girl. God bless you x

I really appreciate all of this. Today is 5/14/23 and I have to get surgery this week. I am terrified and this is so helpful to know what to expect.

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I’m 9 days post op and I’m recovering really well. Only issue I’m having is the stinging and burning at the incision site but I’ve has been my friend for that as well as the swelling in my abdomen

Thank you for sharing your experience, I’m scheduled to have mine soon, although I’m nervous; I know it’s right

I went through all these, today is my 4th month after surgery ... every time I watch the video from people who had gone through as I had I feel comfort, only they can feel what I feel. I watch the whole video and thank you

Hello, I just had an open myomectomy 2 weeks ago. I had 5 fibroids. The biggest was 15cm. I had no idea they were growing. Im so happy to have a new lease on life!

How are you doing now? Had my retinal detachment surgery in my left eye 12-28-22

Thank you for sharing I am going to get the second time detachment surgery next week, this time I will be more prepared

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Hi were you awake for your scleral buckle surgery

YAY you posted! I'm so proud! And proud of you for sharing your experiences. ❤

excuse me while I just sit here and sob a little. your vulnerability is so beautiful and hearing you talk about how you feel a bit like your old self and like more pieces of you have healed? like...makes me so emotional and so fucking happy about that. also, I totally am with you about catheters, omfg they scare me so much I shudder to think about it, so, I empathize!

Not me about to tear up listening to your wrap up and your new lease on life! 🧡 you deserve a new era!! I hope 2023 brings you so much peace and prosperity

Wish I had seen this 4 months ago lol. Thanks for sharing your experience. My story is similar. Pneumatic Retinopexy w/ laser first. That didn’t work. Then vitrectomy. Fingers crossed my retina stays attached! To all my fellow retinal detachment survivors, you inspire me. People don’t now what a nightmare it can be! ❤

Thanks for information. I had gone through the same Vitreoctomy on the right eye filled with gas. It’s been three days now, but it’s hard to care for post surgery procedures. Let’s see , thanks

Thanks for sharing your experience, I've just had a vitrectomy.

Thank you for taking the time to share 👍🏼🙏👍🏼

Hey I got my scleral buckle put in 6months ago I feel everything your going through ! hope you are doing better

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You are so brave throughout the entire journey. Thank you so much for sharing your emotions and recovery progress. My husband will have surgery this Friday. Hoping for a speedy recovery. All the best to those who are having the surgery.

thank you of this

I cannot imagine the hell you e been through. I just found out yesterday that I have a detached retina with a large retinal tear (on Thursday). But I don’t even see the surgeon until next Monday with surgery hopefully on Tuesday. I don’t know why they’re making me wait so long. My sight in my right eye is now almost completely black. And I was told it will only get worse. So I’m scared to death to see what the surgeon is going to say on Monday. I sure hope I don’t have to stay in the facedown position at all. I can’t imagine having to do that. Kudos to you for keeping your sanity during everything. I can see how it would get so depressing at times. I wish you continued success with your eyes.

I love and miss you dearly, sweet friend! I appreciate you sharing all of this with us. I’m sorry things have been so difficult and overwhelming for you but I’m happy to hear you’ve been feeling better emotionally. And so glad to see you back and making videos again. Love that your writing and reading has been picking up❤️ I need to re-read Persuasion! I hope things are still looking up now! sending you all the positive and healing vibes.

so happy to see you posted again hudson!!!

omg the fact that Scrivener just corrupted a whole chapter...I have to know if you ever got it back? This is why I'm so afraid of Scriv. I also totally relate to being unable to be productive unless I'm around other people lol I smiled when you were talking about needing to write a little poem and that being an obstacle but I bet you can do it now! :)

Longer comment incoming soon, but I'm so proud of you and excited to see what's next for you 🧡✨

Hi just saw ur video and I relate to u completely coz even I had a retinal detachment and got the both surgeries done,can u please tell me how long it took your eyelids to come to their original position?

Wow, I can't believe KZbin just showed me this video. I've missed a lot! You've been through a lot these past few months. I'm glad to hear it's mostly over and that your eyesight is doing so well. I know you talk about how you need to take breaks from people, but if you ever need a fellow spoonie to just listen while you vent, I'm here. I know how important it can be to talk about things. Happy New Year, and I hope 2022 brings you plenty of joy.

Good luck to you young lady & try to stay positive, I can relate to all the emotional stress. I have had 5 retina detachments, I have buckles on both eyes. I have developed advanced glaucoma in both eyes from all the trauma from the surgery's. Cataract surgery in both eyes & multiple laser and cryotherapy's. I think that's it but I'm starting to lose track, Oh yea I have diplopia too! LOL. I can actually see pretty well considering, I have been able to drive up until this week. I have a fantastic retina specialist, he saved my vision many times! I'm having optic nerve trouble now, my glaucoma is starting to win the battle just in the last few months. I was 21 when it all started & I'm 61 now, so I did well. Even tho I'm headed for the dark room now I think, but I'll be okay.

You did an incredible job of putting this all together and thank you for sharing the whole emotional and physical journey with us! I hate that you've had to go through this, but I'm so glad you caught it when you did. 💕

This video was amazing, the way you balanced showing your raw emotion and the extra stuff you went though on top of the surgery was so beautifully put together.

Hudson, I am so sorry you had to go through all that! I have medical anxiety so I totally understand feeling relief only temporarily and then your anxiety convinces you that they’re wrong and you’re not okay. It’s horrible. But you’re doing great. And the hair brushing was very triggering lol. I too have a very sensitive scalp and long thick hair that gets tangled very easily. It’s horrible. I hope the new year is kind to you and you get some much needed relief 💜

Take a shot every time I say “therapy”.

Just taking a walk is a huge life saver- I have a dog who needs to be walked and a big yard, so I've been able to do that regularly, even through quarantine. It's just nice to move and get some restless energy out and just think. 💚

I think it's very important you know I also bought a visor...and I love it? Why did they go out of style? We are bringing it back! omg your picnic scene!!! Hudson <3 I'm so so sorry. Truly. Feeling so much for you. Sending you all the strengthening vibes <3

My science teacher freshman year of high school had that same eye surgery. It sounds absolutely horrific. As someone with chronic illness + chronic pain I felt so many of my own emotions represented in this video. That feeling of utter betrayal by our own bodies, the anger at ourselves, all of it. Im sorry you’re having such a rough time and I feel for you. This last year has been one of my hardest health-wise as well. I hope brighter, healthier days are on your horizon, Hudson 💛