[Diabetes-talk] Prosthesis (was Whole Lemons)

Sun Mar 3 01:20:43 UTC 2013

My experience was much like Mike's in that I think my doctor would have
performed the surgery had I told him to do so.  He was a very nice man, and
probably a better doctor than I made him out to be.  We were in a bit of a
jam in that we lived way up in northern MI in the 1980's -- no catscan for
100 miles.  The eye only came out when it puffed up and they were afraid the
infection had spread.  Truth be told, I don't think they had any idea of
what they'd find when they anucliated the eye.

Also like Mike, I could not believe how good I felt after the eye was gone.
I walked around for months with a big silly grin because I wasn't hurting
any more.

Sorry to write a novel -- I'll cease and desist, but as a note to any of you
who are struggling with a painful blind eye, removal is something to be
considered.  I wish they had done the other one while they were at it.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Veronica Elsea
Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2013 3:45 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Prosthesis (was Whole Lemons)

Bob, boy did I fight that battle. I spent a month in horrible pain and
misery as my eyes basically fell apart. I was dealing with the University of
Iowa at the time. The guy clearly told me, as I begged him to remove my
eyes, we're in the business of saving things, not destroying them. So I
said, then please save my sanity. Right now this is destroying my quality of
life! It worked! I mean really, it wasn't like I was ever going to get
anything useful out of those eyes anyway. Sheesh! Sometimes I think all
medical personnel need to spend some time living in the shoes of their
patients. And who made up that word anyway? Patient? Right!
Although the worst endocrinologist I have encountered was a diabetic
himself. Go figure!
Veronica

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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Robert Shelton
Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2013 11:53 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Prosthesis (was Whole Lemons)

I hope your doctor was quicker to pull the trigger on removing the eye than
mine was.  Seven weeks I'd not wish on anyone.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mike Freeman
Sent: Saturday, March 2, 2013 1:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] whole lemons

My left eye broke down like that.

Mike Freeman

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Robert Shelton
Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2013 11:16 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] whole lemons

I had very much the same experience.  I thought I had some usable vision in
my right eye -- to the point that my eye doctor thought there might be hope
of fixing the lens and cornea surgically.  Six months later, the eye broke
down internally and had to be removed.  Nothing changed.  Agree with the
quality of the prosthesis -- it's fooled a couple of eye doctors.  That's
really funny when the guy starts to examine it with the flashlight.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Veronica Elsea
Sent: Saturday, March 2, 2013 1:04 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] whole lemons

You know, growing up I used to think I had light perception. Well, because I
could tell when the sun was out and sometimes I could tell when lights were
left on. Then at age 26, I had both eyes removed. Surprise! Nothing changed.
I gather the skin on our faces does something in the way of light detection
as well. But it's amazing what we learn sometimes, isn't it. But I do
remember the routine of having to wear sun glasses. And today's prosthetic
eyes are wonderful.
Veronica

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                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
m gina
Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2013 10:49 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] whole lemons

I love cinnamon anyway.
Just wonderful stuff.

Original message:
> Oh we have all of these things here in Santa Cruz. We have a 
> world-famous chocolatier in town who puts gotether all sorts of 
> things. But the top of the list for me is the cinnamon bark. Dark 
> chocolate and cinnamon. Man,
that
> stuff will make anything feel better. It just has to be good for diabetes!
> <drool!>
> Veronica

> Watch the video as The Guide Dog Glee Club sings "Rehab!" Yes! Yes! Yes!
> http://youtu.be/JvakJ5lk6Us
> Then find more music from Veronica Elsea and The Guide Dog Glee Club at:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Robert Shelton
> Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 7:37 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] whole lemons

> There's cinnamon, jalapeno and even bacon chocolate.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Friday, March 1, 2013 9:34 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] whole lemons

> Really? Chocolate-covered jalapeños? Hafta check that one out!

> Mike

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Sandi Ryan
> Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 5:37 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] whole lemons

> I'm with you, Veronica.  And actually, you can now get dark chocolate 
> with jalapenos, Mike.  Hmm!

> Sandi

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Veronica Elsea" <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 5:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] whole lemons

> Think I'll stick with dark chocolate! <grin.> Veronica

> Watch the video as The Guide Dog Glee Club sings "Rehab!" Yes! Yes! Yes!
> http://youtu.be/JvakJ5lk6Us
> Then find more music from Veronica Elsea and The Guide Dog Glee Club at:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 3:29 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] whole lemons

> Up with jalapenos!

> Mike Freeman
> sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 1, 2013, at 14:39, "Sandi Ryan" <sjryan2 at gmail.com> wrote:

>> One thing lemons are showing promise for is dissolving gallstones.
>> The
> article at snopes.com is very interesting, because they're an 
> excellent fruit.  But I wouldn't recommend leaving the second layer of 
> the skin in your cut-up lemon.  That's where much of the bitterness 
> comes
from.

>> Sandi

>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 4:17 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] whole lemons

>>> I drink water all of the time, for the most part.
>>> When I am out I will get an ice tea.
>>> Even our doctor asked Jim if he would start doing this.
>>> Because the lemon water would stop the kidney stones from forming.

>>> Original message:
>>>> I think it would take more than one lemon per meal, and is it 
>>>> really the lemon giving you energy, or is there a psychological 
>>>> element
> happening?
>>>> Also, did you always drink water? Because other drinks may lessen 
>>>> your energy whereas water helps to hydrate and cleanse the body, 
>>>> which usually gives you more energy. So the more water you drink, 
>>>> the more likely you are to experience higher levels of energy 
>>>> during
the
> day.

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>>> Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 10:06 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] whole lemons

>>>> I know drinking lemon juice with warm water daily has helped me 
>>>> more than I can share.
>>>> I get more done during the day.

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