Good morning, Friends.
What a week...My daughter, Crystal had surgery on her left eye last Monday and will be having the second surgery (cataract) on January 22. I also will be having cataract surgery on my right eye on January 22nd. lol...we didn't plan it this way but as she said, "Cool Mom! We'll both be having bionic eye surgeries on the same day!" She lives close to Houston and I'm close to Waco, Texas.
If you've had cataract surgery before, this next part may be boring...just keep scrolling.
The testing...forms...measurements...medications...web sites to create...took me almost all day to complete yesterday! I was rattled by bedtime! Didn't sleep well. The actual surgery will be done at a surgical clinic, not a hospital. They give you meds to sleep...procedure takes about 10 minutes then you need time to wake up. About an hour and a half, all total. No eye patches...you just get up and go home. Sounds good to me! The hardest part of it all is taking all the eyedrops. Then, the next day, you go back into the office for them to look at the eye. After we left the clinic, I looked into the black bag they give to cataract patients...all that was in it were the glasses... :o) No plastic patches...tapes...just the glasses. Yeah!
The amount of time we waited was 2 1/2 hours...!! Beginning to end. So glad to get out of there...
One day, I made some hamburger and cheddar sliders...turned out good!
Another day, we ate breakfast out at a place called The Toasted Yolk in downtown Waco. It was good...they served you more than you could eat at one sitting but there again...pricy.
Notice they spelled Avocado wrong...Lolol...yep, only me!
And coffee? $3.69?? Each...smh (shaking my head)
Larry's Burrito plate...
I thought I ordered just one of these things...but two showed up! They're called a "Southern Fried Arnold".... Had to get a doggy-bag to take home.
Coffee was pretty good...but it's not Larry's. He roasts our coffee beans here at home...and the coffee is so smooth!
When microwaving bacon on a plate, pull the middles up...that makes for a no mess clean-up later on! Grease doesn't drip off the sides of the plate.
Tim, our SIL and Sloane's "Pops", showing her the ropes of dirt biking! lol
He said she loved it... Taken pre-Christmas time while it was still in the 80's.
Larry made this cross on his laser...I love it. Think I'm going to stain it.
Well...guess that's going to be it for me. Hope you all are doing well and staying warm/cool wherever you are.
So, until next time...
33 comments:
I love the cross too!
My Bob has the beginnings of a cataract so he will be having that surgery at some time.
The restaurant has a great name - but is pricey!
That really does look like an ostrich!
I love that cross! For a second I thought it was the base for the lamp! It's ridiculous what they charge for coffee in restaurants, and most of the time I make it better at home! That ostrich on the board is hilarious! Hope your surgery goes well! XO
Oh my, that cross is jaw dropping...Amazing!!!
My hubby has had the surgery too..both eyes the same time. He's so happy it is finished. Yes, the eyedrops are a pain but that isn't really bad.
I always feel Sticker Shock when ordering coffee at a restaurant.. crazy what they charge.
Love the ostrich picture..cute
Sue
Wow, that cross Larry made is absolutely fantastic!
Your breakfast at The Toasted Yolk is looking very yummy, but pricey indeed.
I had a good laugh at the ostrich joke, and thank you for the tip on microwaving bacon!
Keeping my fingers crossed for your eye surgery! xxx
I also love the cross. Your breakfast looks so good. I hope all goes well with the eye surgery.
I had cataract surgery on both eyes but here we don’t sleep only eye drops and they tie your head!
I don’t like it! And the eye drops three times a day…
Love your breakfast look so good!
The cross is beautiful ! Congratulations to Larry!
Lots of fun tidbits. I'm stunned you and your daughter are having cataract surgery on the same day. What are the odds? I've had it and while the idea of anything being done on the eyes is a stomach churner, it's a slam bam. Thinking good thoughts for both of you.
Hugs
This seems to be the month of cataract surgeries. My sister-in-law is having one around about the same time. I read with interest as I am booking an eye check-up soon, so thank you for the info. Your sliders look delicious! I haven’t been out for breakfast in a very long time, and I expect I will get sticker shock when I do. Thanks for the bacon tip. Ostrich? Too cute as was the baby boomers. Back in my day…. Great photo of Sloane and her Pops. Larry’s woodwork is incredible and he is so talented! Have a great week Donna and sending hugs.
The Cross Larry made is wonderful. He has such a talent with wood. I LOVE that picture of Sloan on the dirt bike. Jess' Brian has a dirt bike also, and won't be giving it up anytime soon haha. I hope you and your daughter's eye surgeries are turn out well. Saying a prayer for both of you. Those hamburger and cheese buns look pretty good. I've never heard of that before. Your breakfast' look amazing, especially that burrito.
Have a blessed weekend, Donna.
~Sheri
Yes, all of us that have had cateract surgery know how quickly the surgery is done, and how many weeks it takes for the drops!! But I must say, worth it for me. I wore glasses since 8th grade and now no more classes!!
My dearest has one more eye that need to be done. We have an appointment in March.
All the food looks delicious and Larry's cross, amazing!
Take care!!
ps.....wouldn't it be nice to take a bath in that tub? Love that picture. ; )
The cross with the Lord's Prayer is amazing!!
Your breakfast was expensive but at least the portions were very ample.
I've had cataract surgery on both eyes but unlike the experience of many others, I didn't notice much difference in my eyesight afterwards.
I like that rare footage of the baby boomers on the way to school. Too funny.
Awesome food on display!
Loved the laser cut cross too
Everyone I know that's had cataract surgery said it was an easy one.
All that food is making me hungry. I'm curious though. What exactly is a Southern Fried Arnold?
That cross that Larry Made is amazing. I'm always fascinated by what those lasers can do.
Brave Donna! Brave Larry! Brave Cristal and brave family!
The lord helps his people. You will be released, when the operation is over. I can imagine, that you did not sleep good, and I'm sorry, that always new tasks and problems appear in our lifes. With the help of God it will be able to resist the fear. The cross a of Larry is wonderful! Sloane: good biker! :)
Many greetings and blessings to you all! My prayers! Love from Dori from the Bavarian Forest
Tapfere Donna! Tapferer Larry! Mutige Cristal und tapfere Familie!
Der Herr hilft seinem Volk.Du wirst erleichtertsein, wenn die Operation beendet ist. Ich kann mir vorstellen, dass du nicht gut geschlafen hast, und es tut mir leid, dass in unserem Leben immer neue Aufgaben und Probleme auftauchen. Mit der Hilfe Gottes werden wir der Angst widerstehen können. Das Kreuz von Larry ist wunderbar! Sloane: guter Biker! :) :)
Viele Grüße und Segen euch allen! Meine Gebete! Liebe Grüße von Dori aus dem Bayerischen Wald
I wanted to say : You will be RELIEVED
Hi Donna~ Lots of fun things to look at today! We have been trying to NOT go out because of the price at restaurants, it's ridiculous!! Although your Southern Fried Arnold looks delish! I had to send a snapshot of the man climbing the frozen waterfall to my kids... They all got a kick out of it!! Cute photo of Sload with her daddy ;0) Have a great week! Barb
That cross is outstanding! What a beautiful piece. Good luck with your cataract surgery. I’m not there yet, but everyone I know who had it has sailed through, and been very pleased with the results after.
I do love that cross, very clever.
Good luck with your eye surgery, had both my eyes done few years back.
The meal look alright too.
Take care.
Wow! Who knew that cataract surgery was so "easy" these days? I send prayers for a good doctor and a positive outcome.
Good luck with your cataract op. The breakfast looked amazing and is about what we pay here. Everything is so dear these days. Larry is clever to make the cross.
Glad that surgery is behind you. Over and done with....here's to complete healing! I really enjoy eating breakfast out (well, I really enjoy eating breakfast period!) but why in the world are coffee and eggs so expensive? And, like you, I really enjoy coffee here at home:) Hope you have a great week ahead. Surely the temps will be in the 80s again before we know it!!:)
Glad the eye surgery is over and done with. I hope everything heals well for both you and Crystal.
The cross that Larry made is so beautiful and precious.
The ostrich - what can I say! When I showed my hubby he laughed so much. Great picture.
Have a good week, Donna x
Donna - your breakfast looks delicious. Will be praying your eye surgery goes well and the waiting won't be long. Pretty cool about you and your daughter both being scheduled the same day. Sloane is a darling and I am sure your sil doesn't mind sharing his bike seat with her. Love Larry's laser work of art. Hope you will show it once it is stained. Well take care - we are very cold here...perhaps you can send us some warm weather :)!! Hugs
I meant to make a comment on the cross Larry made but forgot...
That cross is totally amazing and so beautiful.
What a treasure. He is so talented.
Sue
The cost for eating breakfast out is crazy these days, isn't it?
Hugs
Many thanks for the bacon tip.
The cross is just amazing.
Sweet photograph of Sloane on the bike.
I send good wishes for your cataract surgery for both you and your daughter, and I hope she is recovering well from her first recent surgery.
All the best Jan
Hi Donna, I love your blog and I would have never found it had you not visited mine first, thank you for that. Your ostrich joke made me laugh so hard I started to choke, LOL. I haven't been following long enough to know if Larry is a son or your husband, but that cross is absolutely beautiful. I know you will treasure it forever.
God bless you,
Connie
Above all, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the eye operation.
My girlfriend had it three weeks ago. Everything worked out wonderfully.
The cross is magnificent.
Delicious food... I like it.
And I like good coffee.
A hug to you.
Hi Donna! Those cheese burger sliders look delicious! I think I must be hungry. Your breakfast looks mighty good as well. So glad that all went well with your eye surgery. I am sure that surgery like that is in my future somewhere down the line. I love that lamp! Absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful addition to your home! That's a cute picture of Sloane and her dad. Hope you are having a good week there in Texas. See you again soon!
thankful to hear of successful eye surgeries, renewed vision, and much to anticipate, Donna!
We went out for dinner at our local Italian restaurant for my bday. $35. Cheaper than we could have gotten breakfast at our usual haunt.
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