Author: jeff noel

Hell is sneaky. Hell on Earth is living a life that’s a lie.

dad

i take solace knowing seconds after going blind, 36 hours after returning for a one week Glacier Summer visit break, when i couldn’t see my arm in front of me, i surrendered to it possibly being permanent and irreversible.

So while i am so excited for the high odds my blindness will be reversed, i also am mindful (though the odds seem less than 50%) that a catastrophic cataract lens implant rejection is possible.

Ps. And then there’s the reality of the 2024 Hurricane Season being potentially devastating for areas in the record-breaking paths.

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Pain is unavoidable. Learn to anticipate, treat, and grow from pain.

dad

Valium is part of the pre-op.

Valium takes the place of anesthesia.

Numbing eye drops preceded the Valium.

Grateful that each employee had a narrative describing what they were doing, before and during the thing they were doing.

Perfect example of providing the patient what they want versus what they need.

Patients need safety protocols, and appropriate medications and preparation.

What every patient wishes for, or wants, is never having to wonder what’s gonna happen next.

Bonus note of gratitude: Was asked before the doctor came in to start if i wanted more Valium. Feeling a little too ‘present’, i said a little more would be helpful. They gave me half a dose under my tongue. Which seemed to be perfect in hindsight.

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