Another surgery update

[Blue_In_AK]

The doctor went back into my eye yesterday and moved the cornea back to where it belongs and at follow-up today, he said all looks good, so all I have to do now is just take it easy and let this thing heal up. It should take 4-6 weeks before my sight is completely restored. It's good enough to get me to Nome for the Iditarod, though, in about a month.

I probably won't be around here much, because I can't see very well, but I just wanted to let you know.

Thanks for all of your support.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. SO glad you're on the mend, my dear Blue!

And I know you're glad to be out of bed, too!

Take care, heal up well, and we'll be here when you get back...

[elleng]

2. Thanks, will be thinking of you

(and the Iditarod,) as usual.

[CC]

3. Good to hear all checked out well

and that you are on the mend. Also glad you posted before I head for the left handed side of the country. Take care of yourself.

[Solly Mack]

4. Glad you're on the road to recovery.

Take care. Looking forward to your Iditarod photos.

[Callalily]

5. This is good news indeed.

Take care of yourself and join us here when you can!

[Little Star]

6. Good to hear.

[Mira]

7. I'm glad you wrote - still thinking about your ordeal.

It must be quite depressing, for that I'm sorry. But brighter days are ahead, and they'll be permanent.

I have often said, in my crazy nights and days of a busy life: I wish they would lock me up for a while so I can watch movies, read, and learn Flemish.
So there.
I hope you can make the best of the healing period.

[NV Whino]

8. Thanks for the update

I look forward to you Iditrod coverage.

[TBF]

9. That is great news - hoping for a speedy recovery. nt

[flamin lib]

10. See, exercise pays off. Now just take *all* the steps forward.nt

[Celebration]

11. Great news, Blue

Have a wonderful trip to Nome!

[Blue_In_AK]

12. I'm really looking forward to it.

Hoping this awful itching has abated by then. My eye constantly feels like it has three or four eyelashes in it and is very irritating. I guess it's all part of the healing process, but -- GAHHH -- I hate it.

[Richard D]

13. I've been away, so first I've heard of this.

Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery!

[Blue_In_AK]

14. Thanks, Richard D

This eye seems to be doing fine, although still a little itchy and not quite totally in focus. The doc said it would take four to six weeks for total recovery, so I think I'm on track. I see him again tomorrow for a progress check. I'll probably be getting the other eye done when we get back from Nome the end of March.

[rdking647]

15. ive always wanted to go to teh iditarod

but i think im at the point where its just to cold. I love hobo jims iditarod song I wish i could find the sheet music for it.

[Blue_In_AK]

16. Yes, that's a great song.

There are several versions of it on YouTube, but I don't think I've ever seen the sheet music. Hobo Jim is kind of a legend around here, kind of like Mr. Whitekeys.