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Siwsan

(26,281 posts)
Sat Mar 11, 2023, 11:03 AM Mar 2023

Finally got an update from my brother

The MRI came back with no problems found. Apparently they took another good look at his eye and now they are suspecting there MIGHT be a retinal tear. They are going to refer him to an ophthalmologist. So his voice sounds so much better than last night. I know he was so scared but he was also trying to not sound real scared because he knows how fast I jump to panic mode.

There's still a problem, but it's not a brain tumor. It's manageable because he didn't delay in seeking care.

He is supposed to ref a roller derby match tonight, but I'm sure he asked medical people if he should find a substitute.

As for me, I predict this will be a low energy day. Few things knock the starch out of me the way stress and anxiety over health issues do. He and I are the last of our immediate family and he is my rock.

I did sleep, last night, but it was far from restful. Partly due to weird dreams and partly due to rampant feline stampedes.

If I pull out the sofa bed, they will all hop up and cuddle with me.

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Finally got an update from my brother (Original Post) Siwsan Mar 2023 OP
So glad to hear that. onecaliberal Mar 2023 #1
Thanks for the update, Siwsan. gademocrat7 Mar 2023 #2
Thanks for the update. Sounds like something that will Phoenix61 Mar 2023 #3
Really happy to hear this update. MontanaMama Mar 2023 #4
So glad to hear he's ok. SheltieLover Mar 2023 #5
I would bet that roller derby is out for a while? Srkdqltr Mar 2023 #6
Soooooo happy with this good news!!! Karadeniz Mar 2023 #7
Sounds like Rebl2 Mar 2023 #8
Good nt XanaDUer2 Mar 2023 #9
Glad to hear that! 2naSalit Mar 2023 #10

gademocrat7

(10,665 posts)
2. Thanks for the update, Siwsan.
Sat Mar 11, 2023, 11:09 AM
Mar 2023

A retinal tear can be repaired in an outpatient setting. My husband has had a retinal tear in both eyes. The surgeries went well. Sending healing hugs for your brother’s recovery.

Phoenix61

(17,009 posts)
3. Thanks for the update. Sounds like something that will
Sat Mar 11, 2023, 11:13 AM
Mar 2023

be manageable. Now you just need to get some cuddles and snuggles in with your fur babies.

MontanaMama

(23,333 posts)
4. Really happy to hear this update.
Sat Mar 11, 2023, 11:30 AM
Mar 2023

Fitful sleep isn’t good sleep. Hope you get some quality rest with your crew.

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
5. So glad to hear he's ok.
Sat Mar 11, 2023, 11:32 AM
Mar 2023

If the retinal tear exists, it sounds minor & I'm glad he caught it in time so it's not a major problem.

Ty for the update!

Have a kitty snuggly day & get some good rest now that you're not terrified.

2naSalit

(86,697 posts)
10. Glad to hear that!
Sat Mar 11, 2023, 02:03 PM
Mar 2023

I hope it is less serious than thought even now.

A great big cuddle with the kitties sounds like a great way to rest through the day!

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