Some Good News For Me

[Colwyn]

Following two retinal detachment operations this year I had my first cataract operation three weeks ago. Although there are some post-operative complications, and I certainly shan't be driving anywhere this year (and therefore not picking up speeding fines), the eye specialist I saw (-ish) today has cleared me to travel to Turkey for my planned 8 week stay starting in October. Brilliant. Insurance costs, once I have declared all my ailments, are astronomical of course, but never mind. I hear there is a very good eye hospital in Izmir if I get into any more trouble, and I can have my second cataract operation when I get back to Bristol.

I haven't booked our return flights yet but the best I have found is THY Dalaman-Istanbul-Heathrow (361TL per person) followed by National Express to Bristol. Unless any of you have other ideas.

[Scunner]

Excellent stuff Colwyn. I particularly like the possibility of THY followed by National Express. Driving does tend to get in the way of enjoying their free booze.

[kanga]

fantastic news colwyn ,hope you have a great holiday (rest )(recouperation time)
any holiday in calis does me the world of good ,i bet it will you too
kanga

[kevin3]

Really pleased to hear your good news.Hope you both have a really nice time.Put approx return date and we can all look out for cheap flights.
   

[Colwyn]

Thanks for your good wishes. Return date = 29 November.

[scorcher]

Yes,Colwyn- like your other well wishers,I too hope you make a speedy and comfortable recovery. I have greatly admired your entertaining and informative posts on here. Long may it continue ,so be well and enjoy life.

[tribalelder]

There is now an Eye Hospital in Fethiye(Karacula) Seems they can deal with many aspects of eye surgery. It is called Kartal Goz (Eagle Eye)  _

[kevin3]

Colwyn.Dalaman to Gatwick.26 Nov 09.
One way 96euro each.Thomas Cook.??Any good?

http://book.flythomascook.com/skylights/cgi-bin/skylights.cgi

[wickwilly]

Colwyn I had two retinal detachment operations last year here in Turkey and can definately recommend the Professor/doctor in Bursa. Hopefully, though you wont have to use his services.

WW

[june]

Glad to hear you are okay Colwyn after all of that, hope you have a great relaxing time, and if help is needed WW has even given you a name for a professional thats specialises in Eyes..... [^]