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Last Eye Procedure a Success

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Frank Taylor

On Wednesday we left Puteri by bus and went across to Singapore. We had reservations for two nights at a hotel because I had an appointment early Thursday morning for my last eye procedure – a cataract procedure. This was … Continue reading →

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Busy Week Back in Malaysia

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Frank Taylor

It has been nice being back at Rebak Marina on our home Tahina. We have installed a few of the parts we brought back with us from the US, and begun putting away everything. We will have more work to … Continue reading →

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Eye Improvement

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Frank Taylor

During my last appointment with the eye doctor in Singapore two weeks ago, the doctor noted that the eye has stabilized – no changes to the vision, and the healing had completed. Unfortunately, the vision wasn’t any better. The doctor … Continue reading →

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Eye Progress and Tahina Moving

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Frank Taylor

Went to the eye doctor in Singapore again on Monday. This time he had some good news for me. The eye has made progress on its healing. The eye exam they gave me this time showed some slight acuity improvement. … Continue reading →

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Eye Update One Year Later

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Frank Taylor

Just over one year ago, I got a bit of sand in my eye while enjoying the beach with a bunch of sailors. It managed to make a tiny scratch on my eye and the bacteria from a contact lens … Continue reading →

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Eye Update and Water Heater Plus Moves

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Frank Taylor

Yesterday was my third follow-up visit for the eye after the surgery. I was told my vision should be much better and that they would be taking out the contact they put in as a “bandage” after the surgery. All … Continue reading →

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Update After Eye Surgery

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Frank Taylor

It’s been about 6 days since the eye surgery. The first couple of days after the surgery were pretty slow for me due to recovery from the general anesthesia. I slept about twice as many hours as normal and was … Continue reading →

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Starting Recovery

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Frank Taylor

The surgery went as planned.  Despite a last minute issue: the night before I started getting a sore throat.  But, after speaking with the anesthesiologist we decided to go ahead.  General anesthesia was used so I don’t remember much beyond … Continue reading →

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One Day Before Eye Surgery

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Frank Taylor

This journey of ours around the world is a really long one. We left in 2009 and now, more than 3 years later, we are just a bit past the half-way point. We have had an experience of a lifetime. … Continue reading →

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Staying Near Singapore a While

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Frank Taylor

Had a good appointment with the eye doctor who was recommended to me for the eye surgery I need to fix my damaged eye. I now have the surgery scheduled for early March. This is good because that gives me … Continue reading →

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