I just found posts on the eye surgery...

nola_anne

9 years ago

Hi, Again!

I just found the previous posts on eye surgery in the search and appreciate all the positive encouragement there...

Now, just how to handle the panic attack-type anxiety???

Thanks,

nola_anne

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lindaohnowga
9 years ago
Tell the doctor about your concerns about having a panic attack. They will give you something to keep you calm plus being sedated will help. I'm sure you will do just fine. Wishing you the very best.
nola_anne
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9 years ago
Thanks so much for the reply Linda! I will definitely let them know what to expect from me...I hate to admit it but 'it is what it is'.

Thanks, again!

nola_anne
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nola_anne
Original Author
9 years ago
So right, Alisande!

And I have been doing that and trying real hard to stick to the FACTS and not the OBSESSIVE out of control runaway thinking!

:)

nola_anne
nola_anne
Original Author
9 years ago
So right, Alisande!

And I have been doing that and trying real hard to stick to the FACTS and not the OBSESSIVE out of control runaway thinking!

:)

nola_anne
MerrillGuz
9 years ago
Better to talk with your doctor about this stress condition. I was under extreme stress before my cataract surgery few years back. And I spoke to my doctor at Evergreen Eye Center about this during an appointment pre-surgery. He then detailed me about the surgery procedure. He even gave the contact numbers of peoples who had surgery before, so that I can call them and clear my doubts. And he managed to relieve my stress. So I feel talking to our doctor is the best way to escape from the panic attack.
Lillie1441
9 years ago
I just had both eyes done in June.Piece of cake! I was afraid of having a panic attack too but they gave me a valium before taking me into the surgery area.I was aware of him doing something with my eye but kind of out of it.He had some trouble removing the lense because the cataract was so bad and I could tell he was having a problem but I was calm the whole time.Didn't feel a thing.You will do fine.You should tell him if you are prone to anxiety attacks though so they are aware.I had a little nap before they took me back but after that was aware of what he was doing.Another lady that had her's the same day told me the next day that she was out the whole time and went home and slept till next morning! So I guess the medication affects everyone differently.
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
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Well, I'm almost there! I begin the eye drop regimen tomorrow, surgery is Tuesday. I'm so excited about the prospect of being able to see without my glasses!
nola_anne
Original Author
9 years ago
MerrillGuz...I have talked to many people on my own and EVERYONE says it is a snap and they'd do it again so here's hoping they are right on!

lillile1441...I want to be OUT the entire time...really, I think you are very brave to have gotten through that!

rhizo_1...I will be praying for you and getting back with you to see how it went. My glasses right now are very strong and thick, so if I can ever go without glasses I wouldn't know how to act! But, it'd be pretty durn nice to be able to!

Will report back later and in the meantime...I'm thankful you all shared your stories and gave me encouragement...it helps a lot!

nola_anne

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