fireflytx 0 #1 June 12, 2006 I just went for my pre op appointment today after wearing my stupid fucking glasses for three weeks to find out my corneas are too thin to get Lasik. I have been waiting to do this for years. I am totally bummed out this is the biggest suck that has happened in a long time. I am so damn blind and just wanted it to go away"Well behaved women rarely make history" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #2 June 12, 2006 That sucks!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #3 June 12, 2006 I can't have it either. Sucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #4 June 12, 2006 That sucks, really.............does that mean you'll have to change your screen-name to Ms.Magoo......"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 June 12, 2006 That sucks. The glasses you were wearing yesterday looked really cute, though. I'm sure Jeff has told you that on many occasions. You can still wear contact, if you want to, right?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodnplentygirl 0 #6 June 12, 2006 OH NO!!! I'm so sorry hunny, I know how much you were looking forward to it. It will be ok though, at least you can still wear your contacts. And look on the bright side, you can jump this weekend! my body, my choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluskidave 0 #7 June 12, 2006 Hey Firefly, Those glasses make you look like a sexy librarian.Sorry about the setback. Blue skies, Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAC 0 #8 June 12, 2006 Sorry... You're braver then me for even wanting it.... I don't think I could handle that, but then again, my vision isn't too terribly bad either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #9 June 12, 2006 QuoteI just went for my pre op appointment today after wearing my stupid fucking glasses for three weeks to find out my corneas are too thin to get Lasik. I have been waiting to do this for years. I am totally bummed out this is the biggest suck that has happened in a long time. I am so damn blind and just wanted it to go away Hey, see if there's a place that'll do LASIK. It's a little bit different than LASIK in thhat they don't cut a flap in the cornea, and so don't need as much of it. They just burn directly on top of the eye. Because of that, unlike LASIK, you don't heal immediately; it takes a few days, but the outcome is just as good. I had the same problem, but was able to get the surgery done by that method.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaiziel 0 #10 June 12, 2006 I'm wondering what ever happened to that corrective procedure where they used weights to change the shape of your cornea. ---------------------------------------- 6.8% - Almost there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #11 June 12, 2006 But Kim - you look so HOT in Glasses! Oooh - I didn't notice before - but check out the skull in the bottom left.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #12 June 12, 2006 QuoteThat sucks. The glasses you were wearing yesterday looked really cute, though. That's what I was thinking. Kind of like Superman with an alter-ego. She hung around Skydive Houston on Saturday with the glasses, like a meek librarian type, and then ducked into a phone booth and changed into the raging fire-woman at night. Va va voom! Contact lenses are only a small hassle, but a heck of a lot better than glasses. I've been wearing 'em for about 25 years now. They probably are due for a cleaning by now... Nice photo, Turtle. Got any more goodies? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #13 June 12, 2006 QuoteQuoteThat sucks. The glasses you were wearing yesterday looked really cute, though. That's what I was thinking. Kind of like Superman with an alter-ego. She hung around Skydive Houston on Saturday with the glasses, like a meek librarian type, and then ducked into a phone booth and changed into the raging fire-woman at night. Va va voom! Contact lenses are only a small hassle, but a heck of a lot better than glasses. I've been wearing 'em for about 25 years now. They probably are due for a cleaning by now... Nice photo, Turtle. Got any more goodies? Yeah - I have goodies - But I am stepping out on a limb posting the above with out her expressed permission. I know they are my photos - but there may be some she doesn't want out thre - I just want to respect her wishes on that.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #14 June 12, 2006 QuoteI just went for my pre op appointment today after wearing my stupid fucking glasses for three weeks to find out my corneas are too thin to get Lasik. I have been waiting to do this for years. I am totally bummed out this is the biggest suck that has happened in a long time. I am so damn blind and just wanted it to go away I had this procedure done about 3 weeks ago http://www.lasikmd.ca/en/lasik-md/zyoptix-custom-wavefront.html. It's recommended for people with thinner corneas. Check into it. I can email you the entire package they sent me before I had my pre-op assessement, if you like. Drop me a line at michelle.hoyle@ualberta.ca if you're interested in reading up on it. 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireflytx 0 #15 June 12, 2006 You can post whatever pics you like as long as I am not making a stupid face."Well behaved women rarely make history" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #16 June 12, 2006 QuoteYou can post whatever pics you like as long as I am not making a stupid face. See, in there lies a judgement call that i am NOT willing to make.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #17 June 12, 2006 QuoteQuoteYou can post whatever pics you like as long as I am not making a stupid face. See, in there lies a judgement call that i am NOT willing to make. Dude, I don't even make that call. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #18 June 12, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteYou can post whatever pics you like as long as I am not making a stupid face. See, in there lies a judgement call that i am NOT willing to make. Dude, I don't even make that call. I'm not getting into that kind of trouble - Just don't see the reason for it. That's one of those - Do I look fat kinda scenarios . . . just better to leave well enough aloneI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #19 June 12, 2006 What about PRK? It used to be all they did here a few years ago. I think it's still the only type of surgery the SF guys can get. Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #20 June 12, 2006 might want to look at options such as this.. http://www.goflapless.com/html/flapless.html this is the place that did mine.. but i'm more pointing toward the technique that should be available elsewhere....____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #21 June 12, 2006 Yeah, that's what I had done: Custom wavefront with Lasek. Custom wavefront is more accurate because they use computers to take topographical images of your eye. With that, they can get something like 12 readings, whereas, a doctor can normally only take three. Watching the images on the computer while this is done is absolutely sick. (In a good way).This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #22 June 12, 2006 Be happy that your surgeon was one of the ethical docs who advised you regarding this rather than chopping your corneas anyway. It scares me how unethical a small handful of surgeons can be! I don't know if you went to one of the places that only does LASIK or if you saw a specialist who performs a variety of surgeries, but there is much more to life than LASIK ... LASIK is heavily advertised and people make a fortune doing it, that's the only reason it's the one that is well known. There is PRK, Intacs, implatable lenses, and several other refractive procedures that do not involve flaps (less corneal thickness required). There is also orthokeratology, molding the cornea with RGP contact lenses worn while you sleep, to have the same effect non-surgically. There are also some very good contact lenses that are approved to be slept in now and have better comfort than many previous contacts. Just because LASIK isn't an option doesn't mean you'll have to settle for walking into walls Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #23 June 13, 2006 QuoteQuoteYou can post whatever pics you like as long as I am not making a stupid face. See, in there lies a judgement call that i am NOT willing to make. Ha! That made me laugh. Aw come on, turtle - live dangerously. Dare to piss off a woman that spins fire! Attached is one I took at one of her performances several years ago. And I'm just an amateur photographer. Surely, you, Mr. Turtle, with your fancy equipment, can do better than this. Gosh, I sure hope that isn't considered to be a "stupid face'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #24 June 13, 2006 I have been thinking about Lasik for some time now. Never had the exam done yet. Thats a bummer you cant get it done. How much was the Lasik going to run in cost now. My sister got it done and it was about $2,000 per side. Wonder if that is the going rate now.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ffejdraga 0 #25 June 13, 2006 I had it done in Canada (Niagara Falls) about 5 years ago. It was $1000 USD for both eyes, total. No problems at all. I can see, and I haven't had any issues at all since. YMMV jeff D-16906 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
