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Old 10-07-2007, 07:32 AM
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Out of action for a bit

On Sunday arvo, my daughter Abbey accidently poked me in the eye with a pencil, scratching it badly. As a result I can't open that eye (my left) and can barely open my good eye because it makes the bad one worse.

So i'll be off work probably all week and can only quickly check email/forums before it gets too painful. I can only type with 1 hand because the other is holding my sore eye trying to stop it from moving and hurting.

So sorry if I don't reply to your emails, PM's or questions - hopefully in a few days I'll be back to normal.
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Old 10-07-2007, 07:48 AM
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Sorry to hear that Mike, hope you're feeling better soon.
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Old 10-07-2007, 07:48 AM
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Darn, get well Mike, I know we have two of them, but there is a reason for this. Eye surgery a year or two ago left with the impression that they are VERY tender organs. Get well.
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Old 10-07-2007, 08:06 AM
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Uugh... Maximum cringe factor just reading about it!

Eyes are precious (but so are kids!)

Take it easy and it'll heal sooner. I suggest listening to lots of PODcasts and music ... oh sorry...

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Old 10-07-2007, 09:25 AM
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Mike, sorry to hear that! Not great! I'd wondered where you were - not having seen you here for a whole day! Gosh, the things that happen!
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Old 10-07-2007, 09:37 AM
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Rest is the best for speedy recovery.
Take it easy ..you have a good excuse to do so..don't waste it.
Take plenty of vitamin see.
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Old 10-07-2007, 10:01 AM
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OUCH!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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Old 10-07-2007, 11:04 AM
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That's awful Mike!
No permanent damage I hope?
All the best for a speedy recovery.
Cheers
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Old 10-07-2007, 11:06 AM
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Bummer Mike, hope you have a quick recovery.

All the best
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Old 10-07-2007, 11:14 AM
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Ouch! Get well soon Mike!
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Old 10-07-2007, 11:18 AM
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Wow – I am so sorry to hear about that unwelcome news Mike. I hope you manage to get the rest that you need to make your eye better. Wishing you all the best for a full and speedy recovery.

Cheers

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Old 10-07-2007, 11:20 AM
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Ow, Mate! Gives me the heebee gee bee's just thinking about it. I'm sure Abbey feels bad about poking Daddy in the eye.

Take it easy, it's amazing how quickly the eye can heal.
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Old 10-07-2007, 11:33 AM
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That sounds really painful,

Hope you have a full and speedy recovery
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Old 10-07-2007, 11:37 AM
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ouch!
wow that was a good shot

seriously, hope your eye recovers soon
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Old 10-07-2007, 12:06 PM
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Here's to a full recovery and 100% bilateral performance!
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Old 10-07-2007, 12:21 PM
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Old 10-07-2007, 12:23 PM
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What a freakish accident Mike. Resting the eye will be the best medicine.

All the best for a speedy recovery
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Old 10-07-2007, 12:27 PM
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Take it easy Mike.

Cheers,
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Old 10-07-2007, 12:30 PM
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The secret to recovery/repair of sensitive tissue like an eye is the constant supply of nutrients to the cells to allow rebuilding tissues, and lots of fluids to permit cleansing and lubrication of the eyeball itself .....

Best source of nutrients and fluids together I know of is ...



Tell the missus it's doctors orders!

Wishing you a spick and queedy recovery Mike!
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Old 10-07-2007, 12:43 PM
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Ouch. I hate injuries to eye's. I'd find it hard not being able to see the wonderful colours of photographs and the like if I lost or injured mine. I hope you have a full recovery and a speedy one.

But I can sympathise somewhat, and say "Join the club" Mike. I've been out of action for 3 weeks because of an op on my back (minor, no sympathy please).. looks like it'll be another 2 weeks before I can get back to exercise and not worrying about it. Pain in the ... oh, just don't get me started.

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