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Why can't something go right

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I only last went to the opticians in October when my prescription had changed again.

But I made an urgent appointment today because my reading sight had got worse over the past two days.
Left the opticians having found out that my sight had deteriorated in my good eye - worse that it was in October - so yet more computer/reading glasses - and the vision in my bad eye is now only 6/60...........to make it all worse the pressure in my eyes is now back to what it was before all of the glaucoma surgeries........which indicates that when I go to the hospital in May there is a good chance that I will be told htat I need more surgery....please ignore my ranting.....not sure how I'm meant to focus on revising for Monday's exam
 
I only last went to the opticians in October when my prescription had changed again.

But I made an urgent appointment today because my reading sight had got worse over the past two days.
Left the opticians having found out that my sight had deteriorated in my good eye - worse that it was in October - so yet more computer/reading glasses - and the vision in my bad eye is now only 6/60...........to make it all worse the pressure in my eyes is now back to what it was before all of the glaucoma surgeries........which indicates that when I go to the hospital in May there is a good chance that I will be told htat I need more surgery....please ignore my ranting.....not sure how I'm meant to focus on revising for Monday's exam

Oh Amanda life is SO horrible for you right now, please don't apologise, I wish I could come and give you a great big flipping enormus gigantic hug((((((((((((((( AMANDA)))))))))))). All I can offer is my good wishes and if you want to pm me, please do ( good luck with your revising). You have a lot of friends on here and they are very good 'listeners' and I know you will be in their hearts and thoughts. With warmest wishes Sheena xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
I am so sorry to hear this Amanda :( I really don't know what to say, you have been through so much. Take care my friend, I hope that you are able to get some revision done and that the exam goes well. {{{{Amanda}}}}
 
Sheena and Alan thank you so much for your lovely messages and hugs. They mean a lot to me. I've spent the afternoon feeling sorry for myself which won't help with the exam. I'm now pulling myself together, going to pour a small glass of wine, curl up on the settee and read through my revision notes for an hour before OH comes home. I was going to cacnel the exam but I will do it - but have decided that if I fail life is too short to do a re-take. I'm going to focus on being kind to myself instead of trying to push myself to do things all the time. I will need my health and strength if I am going to go through more glaucoma surgery.
 
I sometimes wonder why nice people like yourself Amanda have so many setbacks. Keep ranting if you feel the need.

More hugs for you, ((((()))))
 
Thank you very much Cherrypie. Your hugs help🙂
 
Just saw this Amanda - I'm so sorry this is happening to you, it seems very unfair! :( I hope your revision is going well - for what it's worth we're all rooting for you & I for one will be praying that your eyes improve & stabilise. Xxxx
 
Thank you Twitchy xx Sheena thank you so much for asking. I'm very scared about my eyes - and what this will mean for my future and my job - but I'm trying to be positive. I will know more at the hospital appointment at the end of May. I did hide under the duvet for too long this morning but I'm now trying to focus on other things. How are you? Please feel free to PM me if you want to xx
 
Thank you Twitchy xx Sheena thank you so much for asking. I'm very scared about my eyes - and what this will mean for my future and my job - but I'm trying to be positive. I will know more at the hospital appointment at the end of May. I did hide under the duvet for too long this morning but I'm now trying to focus on other things. How are you? Please feel free to PM me if you want to xx

Aaawww thank you for asking, pain after eating today, but not like Sunday's. Sometimes, I bet alot of people would wish life was a great big duvet 🙂 Plus I don't work today, yipppppeeeeeeeee :D
I hope the rest of the day is better for you, I won't forget your help X
 
Aww Amanda, I've just read this and am so so sorry to hear of the latest eye problems. Life is absolutely totally unfair to you and I feel like stamping my feet and getting all hot and bothered (but I wont!) I am not surprised that you are scared about your eyesight, any of us would be. I don't really have any words of wisdom (unlike me I know!!) but I do send love and hugs and wish you well with the exam. Love karen.x
 
Hi Amanda - only just saw this and sending you a hug <<Amanda>>.
I know its not easy but try and motivate yourself to do lots before May and you never know it may not be as bad then. LIfe does seem very unfair sometimes. I think your attitude towards your exam is spot on - but I am crossing everything for you anyway. Take care.🙂
 
Thank you Karen and Lucy - it's really nice to have your thoughts and hugs with me. I was very good today and only spent 15 minutes lookng at the options for glaucoma surgery but decided that it was making me too fed up - instead I'm going to focus on living life. I've been very, very naughty today and treated myself to some of my most favourite spa products - I thought that the eye news was a good excuse to indulge in retail therapy. I know that I should be sensible and not use my credit card in case the eyes reach the stage that I can't work - but what the heck - although I really shouldn't have bought champagne yesterday😱 But I've now going to have a glass of bubbly and a nice hot bath. One life, live it:D. I hope everyone has a great weekend Amanda xx
 
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