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  1. AlisterCat

    Vitrectomy Recovery Fears

    TLDR: Surgery didn't work. I don't feel like I'm strong enough to keep going anymore. Many months after posting about my fears about laser, I have had a vitrectomy. Aside from the horrible experience I was holding out hope that this would help. After laser a membrane grew over my retina...
  2. AlisterCat

    Eye Surgery soon, any experiences?

    I had a sudden vitreous haemorrhage last wednesday, and this wednesday I have been booked in for laser treatment. The first course anyway. They said they're going to remove an outer layer of the retina. I still have blood obscuring my vision. How long did it take yours to fade away? How long...
  3. AlisterCat

    Libre Recyling

    Which parts of the Libre should I put in the sharps bin and which should I recycle, or throw in the bin?
  4. AlisterCat

    Anyone else suddenly CAN'T eat meat?

    I've had poorly controlled type 1 diabetes for a decade. 3 years ago I suddenly started having severe gastric distress that has only gotten worse. I just woke up one day after happily eating meat for 22 years. I've been going to various hospitals to figure out what is wrong, and most just say...
  5. AlisterCat

    Do I need to report retinopathy?

    I'm 27. Type 1 diabetic for 11 years, reapplying for my provisional license. I see a diabetes consultant for my care, and have an annual checkup at the eye hospital to check the condition of my eyes. I've had the forms filled out for ages but was waiting on my eye checkup today before I send...