Still unable to log in under the original barliman2001 tag, and in hospital...
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Ok, guys, here's the news: I still can't get in under the original nickname. But that's small fry.
Last week, when on an orchestra week in Cefalù, Sicily (playing French horn parts on Flugel), my right eye suddenly went black. The local hospital did not have ophthalmology, so they carted me to Palermo. Diagnosis: Severe retina and macula lift-off with heavy bleeding into the vitruous matter. They wanted to operate at once, but somehow I did not fancy the looks of the hospital - they had to treat the ultrasound machine with fisticuffs to get it going - so I had myself transported back to Munich by road ambulance. No flying according to doctor's advice. So, after 40 hours on the road - most of them on potholed Italian motorways - I arrived at a renowned private eye clinic in Munich. They confirmed the diagnosis and eve expanded it (the retina is in tatters) but declined to operate as they deem me to be a high ansthesia risk patient. They transferred me to the University Eye Clinic that was unable to operate on a Friday afternoon. So I'm stuck here now for the second night, waiting for the operation on Monday. They said they are getting in extra anesthesia specialists and an extra cardiologist just in case, but can't guarantee anything. Might turn out that they do the operation at high risk and then find out my sight won't improve. Just wanted you all to know the situation I'm in, and don't be surprised if I can't come online for a couple of days. If it's longer, well, you'd better ask Saint Peter, then. -
Praying for your recovery.
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Yes, prayers for a successful surgery and a full recovery.
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@barliman2002
Good luck and good wishes! I hope and expect that you will have a great outcome! -
@barliman2002 I wish you and pray for a speedy and complete recovery.
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Damn, man. Do they know what caused it?
And choosing Munchen was definitely the right thing to do. Maybe you would get first-class work in Roma but provincial Italy? No offense to anyone, but I don't think so.
My best wishes and healing thoughts for your safety during the operation and best healing wishes for your recovery.
All my best!
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Best wishes and hopes for a successful procedure and quick recovery.
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Oh, man, so sorry to hear of those eye problems. I have nerve damage in my left eye due to glaucoma and it causes me problems when the eyes get tired and can affect my playing at times. I pray your surgery will be successful, barliman2002 and that you will have many years of trouble free playing ahead.
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Thanks for the update. Very sorry to hear about this. Praying for a full recovery.
Mike
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Best Wishes for a successful recovery!
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@barliman2002 said in Still unable to log in under the original barliman2001 tag, and in hospital...:
my right eye suddenly went black
OMG... This is horrible! Let's turn the horrible into a triumph with the surgery on Monday. I am praying for complete recovery of your vision and that the anesthesia goes through risk free! Please do give updates!
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@barliman2002 very sorry to hear that. Looking forward to seeing you back "on the air" sooner rather than later.
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Tough situation, man. Will be praying for you, sir.
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@barliman2002
Wow. Sorry to hear that, man. I can’t imagine what you are going through -
I reset your password for barliman2001. Please check your PM on barliman2002.
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@barliman2002
Will send prayers for you to the great spirit. -
OK, here's the update, and it does not come from "barliman@st.peter.sky"
The operation went well, and was done under local anesthesia only. They discovered that part of the retina was already sticking to the lens... and had a tough time getting everything back into shape. Vision as yet? none. They have to do another surgery similar to this one in three weeks, and only then can they foresee how things will turn ou.
Painful in the extreme. -
@barliman2002
Good luck, sir. -
@barliman2002
Glad to hear that it was not necessary to change your email address! Hopefully all will go well with your next procedure with resultant excellent return of vision. -
Ouch. Praying for a good result.
