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Modelers Lounge => How's it going? => Topic started by: IanB on July 08, 2016, 02:45:36 AM
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After having just got a new job, completed training, and looking forward to getting back flying again after 6 months unemployed, I have now been told that due to a cataract, my left eye cannot be corrected to 20/20 as required, so I am now grounded until it is sorted.
I have seen the specialist and have a surgery date of August 17th. All very nice to be at home for the summer, the problem is I don't have short-term disability insurance, my employer has told me that they won't be paying me until I have my medical back, and I just found out that Massachusetts doesn't have a state short-term disability scheme. In other words, I will have zero income until I get back flying in late August! I think I will be making more use of the deck out the back and keeping beers in the fridge!
It's not been a particularly good year so far! Hopefully I will be able to continue with the modelling in the meantime, although it is getting awkward with the difference in vision between the left and right eyes.
Ian
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Really sorry to hear that, Ian. I hope everything works out for you.
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Sorry to hear about your problems, Ian. The comforting thing is that the success rate for cataract operations is very high and other forum friends have spoken fulsomely of the improvement to their vision.
Best wishes
Nigel
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That is truly a big disappointment to have to deal with Ian. As Nigel says though the solution is more or less assured so try to make the best of it until the situation is resolved. Best of luck with the surgery, by all reports the improvement in vision is phenomenal!
Cheers,
Lance
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I'm sorry to hear of your troubles Ian. I'm sure the surgery will do wonders...in the
meantime I guess it is making the best of a tough situation. Hang in there, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Sorry to hear that you have been grounded Ian, I really hope that the cataract surgery brings your vision back to 20/20, it did for me.
Des.
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Man, that's a bummer, Ian, but as Des has said, the surgery worked for him. And now he can see to work in 1/48 scale. You've still got a lot of flying years ahead of you, mate.
Cheers,
Bud
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Wish you all the best. My father in law had the same surgery two weeks ago and all went good. He is now very happy and only needs glasses for reading.
Cheers,
Manni
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All the best! I hope, things get quickly better for you!
Borsos
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Normally the improvement of your eyesight is impressive after surgery. You should remain confident there. I'm sorry to hear that until things have improved you're out of work or out of pay. We complain a lot in Europe, but it seems to me that such situations (generally speaking) are regulated a bit better here.
Wish you look with a speedy recovery.
regards,
Ivo
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All the best Ian,
Hope all goes to plan.. Life's never easy...
Guy
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Best wishes for your surgery.
Giuseppe.
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Best luck with the surgery Ian.
sorry to hear that about your health.
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Many thanks to all for the best wishes. It certainly helps to raise the spirits at times like this!
Thanks again,
Ian
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Relax and make the days fly. Come on Aug 17!!!!! Hope it goes by quick for you
Steve
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Hi Ian, health for a pilot is paramount... there is no leeway or easy way... so you have to go with the flow... but I'm pretty sure it can be sorted out as the members above have noted. We will hold thumbs for you.
Regards,
Marc
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Sorry to read about your eye problems Ian: my late father had ops on both eyes for your problem and it transformed his life. I am sure that you will be the same and be able to fly again soon (and thus earn the cents for the plastic and other necessities of life).
In the meantime you could finish the RE8 so that those of us lucky enough to have good vision can sit and admire it at our leisure!!
Good luck.
Stephen.
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Ian I read this just now, I wish you the best and fastest recovery (uh... is fasest correct?) and the best luck with your new job...
Antonio
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So sorry to hear of this Ian.
Warren
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Had both eyes done four years ago. I now see a much wider range and intensity of colors, and both eyes are 20-20. You will love your new vision.
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Thanks everyone! Still 3 weeks to surgery...
Ian
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I finally got the doc's clearance to fly today! Back to work!!
Ian
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Terrific news Ian, Just put it all behind you and enjoy your return to the flock!! 8)
Cheers,
Lance
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Excellent news Ian.
Des.
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Outstanding! Congratulations, Ian!
Cheers,
Bud
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Great news Ian.
Warren
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That really is heartwarming news, Ian.
Best wishes
Nigel
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July 25: still 3 weeks to go for surgery
August 15: surgery ?
August 26: clearance to fly
That's a fast recovery! Congratulations Ian
regards,
Ivo
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Hey, wish you all the best. I think there were a lot of fingers crossed.
Manni
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Well done, Ian! That's great news! Regards.
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Great news Ian. And now you can see better the RE8 and all the tiny errors that you had missed before……….
Stephen.
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Thanks everyone, for all the crossed fingers, good wishes et al! I'm certainly looking forward to getting back in the air again.
Stephen, that's more accurate than you might think!
Ian