Venturous Randy Posted November 17, 2011 Share #1 Posted November 17, 2011 After having to go back to the eye surgeon and having to deal with a detached retina, instead of seeing some improvement, it has got worse. I called the Dr's office yesterday and they told me to come in immediately. It has now been determined that my loss of sight in my right eye is due to a lack of adequate blood flow. Unfortunately, this is not fixable. And, this goes back to being type 2 diabetic for 30 years and not always doing a good job keeping it in good control. After my marriage separation and divorce and losing about 50 pounds, I was able to get my diabetes in such good control that I had my A1C in the 6.4 range, which is very good, and that was after going off insulin. After my last A1C creeping back up to 8.3, I have now gone back on insulin. I have gained a few pounds back, but with this eye problem, loosing my job and dealing with some depression, I have not been getting the exercise I was getting. Now, my primary concern is to try to keep the other eye healthy. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm482 Posted November 17, 2011 Share #2 Posted November 17, 2011 Sorry to hear things are not going well with your eye. It sure sounds like you are under a lot of stress and too much stress will do bad things to the whole body. Hang in there and the Venture family will be praying for you. Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted November 17, 2011 Share #3 Posted November 17, 2011 Sorry to hear alll this, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. It also tells me I need to stop screwing around and take care of my Diabities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgn Posted November 17, 2011 Share #4 Posted November 17, 2011 Here for you in whatever I can do and whenever you need it .... Hang in there buddy !! After having to go back to the eye surgeon and having to deal with a detached retina, instead of seeing some improvement, it has got worse. I called the Dr's office yesterday and they told me to come in immediately. It has now been determined that my loss of sight in my right eye is due to a lack of adequate blood flow. Unfortunately, this is not fixable. And, this goes back to being type 2 diabetic for 30 years and not always doing a good job keeping it in good control. After my marriage separation and divorce and losing about 50 pounds, I was able to get my diabetes in such good control that I had my A1C in the 6.4 range, which is very good, and that was after going off insulin. After my last A1C creeping back up to 8.3, I have now gone back on insulin. I have gained a few pounds back, but with this eye problem, loosing my job and dealing with some depression, I have not been getting the exercise I was getting. Now, my primary concern is to try to keep the other eye healthy. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted November 17, 2011 Share #5 Posted November 17, 2011 Dang Randy, I'm really sorry to hear that! If any good can come out of this you have given me reason to take better control of my diabetes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAWildKat Posted November 17, 2011 Share #6 Posted November 17, 2011 All of you that are diabetic, please please take care of yourselves. I don't have alot of experience with the disease, however what I have is enough. One of my HS teachers has type 1 diabetes, he was diagnosed when he was 17. When I met him in HS he was already mostly blind from the disease, he was in his late mid to late 40's at the time. I asked him how much he could see because he was very good at looking at someone and making them feel he was in the conversation. He mostly saw colors and shapes. He was still able to read large print. But as he said, he knew I had a very intense red hair, but it was my voice he knew. To this day he can still pick me out of a crowd by voice, and has. He managed his diabetes well. But as a precaution he kept a few students trained to handle an emergency as a just in case. I was one of those. Since I know there's more diabetics on the forum. I have about 6-8 novalog R pens and a vial of humalin N unopened that were donated to my diabetic cat. If you have a script for these, let me know. They've never been opened, been refrigerated, and are good until next year. I'd like to see them go to someone who can use em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted November 17, 2011 Share #7 Posted November 17, 2011 Sorry to hear this news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmicko Posted November 17, 2011 Share #8 Posted November 17, 2011 Sorry to hear this Randy, Glenda and I will be happy to do anything that we can for you. Keep your head up buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted November 17, 2011 Share #9 Posted November 17, 2011 Randy, This isn 't good news. Get the rest of you healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted November 17, 2011 Share #10 Posted November 17, 2011 Sorry to hear this Randy. Better look after that good eye very carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted November 17, 2011 Share #11 Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Hey Randy I am sorry to hear of your eye problems. The good news is that you can still do everything with one eye that you did with two, but please look after your good eye. About the only thing that might give you issues is depth perception, like when someone hands you a beer or a coffee,( I still have to use two hands as I cant tell exactly where it is.) Take care of yourself, we are here for you if you need anything at all. Brian Edited November 17, 2011 by friesman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted November 17, 2011 Share #12 Posted November 17, 2011 Sorry to hear your eye isnt responding as well as we all hoped, you need to go for a 1 hr walk everyday, doesnt cost a dime and its great for your overall health, all the best to ya Randy, I hope things start going better for you soon:fingers-crossed-emo Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 17, 2011 Share #13 Posted November 17, 2011 Sorry about the bad news Randy. Sounds like you need to get to the Gym?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADC Posted November 17, 2011 Share #14 Posted November 17, 2011 Sorry to hear of this Randy you've got to take care of yourself.The trailer next door is vacant right now if you need a low priced getaway. Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted November 18, 2011 Share #15 Posted November 18, 2011 We are thinking of you Randy.... take care, and remember your VR family is there to lift your spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickinfred Posted November 18, 2011 Share #16 Posted November 18, 2011 Randy this is definitely not the news we wished to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriorhoneybee Posted November 18, 2011 Share #17 Posted November 18, 2011 hate to hear all that randy,i haven't been getting on hre much so iv'e got lazy on keeping up. if you need me to do anything just call me and i will make plans to do whatever i need to, gods speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted November 20, 2011 Share #18 Posted November 20, 2011 Stay vigilant Randy, get back into a workout regime, you can get through this my friend. Wishing you all the best dealing with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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