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Mustafa Ismail Mustafa wrote:
Lasik operation
I've never been keen on burning the top layers off my cornea - how did it go? Do you need glasses at all now? When tv reports show people working in Lasik-type centres wearing specs I wonder why they haven't had it done themselves if it's so safe?
It went perfectly fine for me. 10 minutes and then I had to stay away from any and every CRT source for three days, and to stay cocooned in darkness for about 12 hours. I went the extra-cautious way and doubled the amount of time specified. Perfect vision, "eagle" vision in my right eye. My sister did the operation about 2 weeks after I did and she sees "halos" about light sources at night, I don't. In winter sometimes, my vision gets a teeny bit less sharp, 2 drops of eye-drops and I'm as good as before, it turns out that they can dry out. And that's it. Mind you, its an operation that's not for everyone.
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It went perfectly fine for me. 10 minutes and then I had to stay away from any and every CRT source for three days, and to stay cocooned in darkness for about 12 hours. I went the extra-cautious way and doubled the amount of time specified. Perfect vision, "eagle" vision in my right eye. My sister did the operation about 2 weeks after I did and she sees "halos" about light sources at night, I don't. In winter sometimes, my vision gets a teeny bit less sharp, 2 drops of eye-drops and I'm as good as before, it turns out that they can dry out. And that's it. Mind you, its an operation that's not for everyone.
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Are your sister's halos permanent or can they be fixed with glasses or contacts?
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I awoke this morning to a bit of a frosty other-half. This stems from a 'discussion' we had last night which sadly I do not recall but suspect I put my point across quite forcefully (I was comfortably stewing in a gallon of Indian Pale Ale at the time, good it was). We're getting married in six months time and I don't want to wear a wedding ring. Not in anyway because I wish to hide the fact that I'll be married but purely because I'm not one for jewelry. I struggle to wear a watch and just am not happy with the idea of wearing something which looks like a thing you'd find in a tap on my finger. This is not sitting well whatsoever with my fiancee. My father never wore one. Apparently men didn't so much in those days, but I have to admit every married man I know does. Any opinions on this? I almost want to be pursuaded that I'm being a bit odd and to fall in line so life regain its peaceful air.
Regards, Rob Philpott.
You keep wearing it and you get used to it. Just DON’T take it off. It’s that simple. My hubby complained a lot but got used to it. My brother lost his engagement ring the very next day. We didn’t want to upset his then fiancé so we didn’t tell her and managed with a similar looking ring. He used to take it off every chance he got; now he finally wears it on a chain around his neck. :laugh: And Best Wishes :)
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Just try it on for about 27 days. After that it will become a habit. I used to sleep with my uniform on after a hard day (I know it's dirty and all but I'm really tired). But I realized this is a very bad habit so I put a stop to this (someone advised me about the 27 days). I make it a point to change even if my eyes are betraying me. After that, it became a habit. I can't sleep if I won't change. :zzz: I hope it will work for you.
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I think you meant 42.
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I awoke this morning to a bit of a frosty other-half. This stems from a 'discussion' we had last night which sadly I do not recall but suspect I put my point across quite forcefully (I was comfortably stewing in a gallon of Indian Pale Ale at the time, good it was). We're getting married in six months time and I don't want to wear a wedding ring. Not in anyway because I wish to hide the fact that I'll be married but purely because I'm not one for jewelry. I struggle to wear a watch and just am not happy with the idea of wearing something which looks like a thing you'd find in a tap on my finger. This is not sitting well whatsoever with my fiancee. My father never wore one. Apparently men didn't so much in those days, but I have to admit every married man I know does. Any opinions on this? I almost want to be pursuaded that I'm being a bit odd and to fall in line so life regain its peaceful air.
Regards, Rob Philpott.
Rob Philpott wrote:
I don't want to wear a wedding ring
Before being married, I was finding that rather awkward for a man to wear jewelry. My first intention was to keep the ring on a necklace. The first few times I tried one, I was not much convinced. I finally chose one that caught my eye. And then it happened. During the wedding ceremony, as we exchanged rings, I was so stuck by the moment that I sort of realized the symbol behind the ring. Now I would rather have my finger cut than removing the ring from it. For me, it is like having a little part of my wife always with me, and it gives me a kind of strength against everything, just as if I was wearing a shield on this arm that could protect me against anything. I know this can sound rather bizarre, but this is how I feel about it. </soapy> On the very practical side, it was a bit itchy at the beginning but you get used to it after a while. So I would recommend you to wear one.
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Are your sister's halos permanent or can they be fixed with glasses or contacts?
I called her up and she says that they're intermittent and have become less with time. Also, the dryness of her eyes, the angle at which she looks at the light source, the strength of the light source, all that come into play. From what I gathered, its not something that stops you from seeing perfectly (otherwise), though I'm sure its annoying. She describes it as similar to when you're looking at a street lamp with a squint and you see a halo about the light and then it goes away when you open your eyes. Wikipedia lists it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LASIK#Potential_complications[^]
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I called her up and she says that they're intermittent and have become less with time. Also, the dryness of her eyes, the angle at which she looks at the light source, the strength of the light source, all that come into play. From what I gathered, its not something that stops you from seeing perfectly (otherwise), though I'm sure its annoying. She describes it as similar to when you're looking at a street lamp with a squint and you see a halo about the light and then it goes away when you open your eyes. Wikipedia lists it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LASIK#Potential_complications[^]
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Thanks. I just read the wiki description of the procedure...think I'll give it a miss! X|
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Thanks. I just read the wiki description of the procedure...think I'll give it a miss! X|
:laugh: I told you its not for everyone :) OT: Where'd you do your PhD? I'm applying these days and just yesterday I coughed up $285 in application fees alone.
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I awoke this morning to a bit of a frosty other-half. This stems from a 'discussion' we had last night which sadly I do not recall but suspect I put my point across quite forcefully (I was comfortably stewing in a gallon of Indian Pale Ale at the time, good it was). We're getting married in six months time and I don't want to wear a wedding ring. Not in anyway because I wish to hide the fact that I'll be married but purely because I'm not one for jewelry. I struggle to wear a watch and just am not happy with the idea of wearing something which looks like a thing you'd find in a tap on my finger. This is not sitting well whatsoever with my fiancee. My father never wore one. Apparently men didn't so much in those days, but I have to admit every married man I know does. Any opinions on this? I almost want to be pursuaded that I'm being a bit odd and to fall in line so life regain its peaceful air.
Regards, Rob Philpott.
If that's the worst thing you guys stress over, then you'll be fine. I don't wear much jewelry either, but I wear my ring. It's 'custom' made (actually very plain except my birthstone is in it) so it makes me feel like it's really mine, not just a ring I'm forced to wear. How would you feel if she doesn't wear hers? If nothing else, it's a great indication to other males that she's taken, spoken for, not available. If she's not wearing it, and even if she doesn't want it, other males could easily make advances towards her...you did. :) I just suggest you both wear them, get married, have kids, enjoy life. One day if you decide not to wear it, see what happens, same with her. Best of luck!
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I awoke this morning to a bit of a frosty other-half. This stems from a 'discussion' we had last night which sadly I do not recall but suspect I put my point across quite forcefully (I was comfortably stewing in a gallon of Indian Pale Ale at the time, good it was). We're getting married in six months time and I don't want to wear a wedding ring. Not in anyway because I wish to hide the fact that I'll be married but purely because I'm not one for jewelry. I struggle to wear a watch and just am not happy with the idea of wearing something which looks like a thing you'd find in a tap on my finger. This is not sitting well whatsoever with my fiancee. My father never wore one. Apparently men didn't so much in those days, but I have to admit every married man I know does. Any opinions on this? I almost want to be pursuaded that I'm being a bit odd and to fall in line so life regain its peaceful air.
Regards, Rob Philpott.
I had never worn a ring before my engagement. When I tried it on, I said it "felt like a piece of raw chicken wrapped around my finger". I hated it but I got used to it in days. Now I would give anything to wear one. :sigh:
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I always remember a story I heard while on course as a company safety rep. The instructor said you should NEVER wear any type of ring and told us of a guy who, when his ring got hooked when jumping over a wire fence, had his ring finger ripped off. Maybe you can run that one past your other half. Cheers, Brett PS: Still wearing my wedding ring though, I just avoid jumping over fences !
I've heard of a fair few people who have suffered a very unpleasant injury described as "degloving" while wearing rings when rock climbing. I saw some photos once and they weren't a pretty sight.
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:laugh: I told you its not for everyone :) OT: Where'd you do your PhD? I'm applying these days and just yesterday I coughed up $285 in application fees alone.
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I'm applying to Warwick, the only University in the British Isles, all the rest are in the USA or back home in Canada. Warwick also doesn't require any application fees.
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I'm applying to Warwick, the only University in the British Isles, all the rest are in the USA or back home in Canada. Warwick also doesn't require any application fees.
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Don't know much about Warwick Uni but I think it's OK! What made you pick it? And what's your research area?
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I awoke this morning to a bit of a frosty other-half. This stems from a 'discussion' we had last night which sadly I do not recall but suspect I put my point across quite forcefully (I was comfortably stewing in a gallon of Indian Pale Ale at the time, good it was). We're getting married in six months time and I don't want to wear a wedding ring. Not in anyway because I wish to hide the fact that I'll be married but purely because I'm not one for jewelry. I struggle to wear a watch and just am not happy with the idea of wearing something which looks like a thing you'd find in a tap on my finger. This is not sitting well whatsoever with my fiancee. My father never wore one. Apparently men didn't so much in those days, but I have to admit every married man I know does. Any opinions on this? I almost want to be pursuaded that I'm being a bit odd and to fall in line so life regain its peaceful air.
Regards, Rob Philpott.
Rob Philpott wrote:
almost want to be pursuaded that I'm being a bit odd and to fall in line so life regain its peaceful air.
Just do it. :) Or, if you want a bit more explanation, "choose your battles", hehe. :) Marc
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I awoke this morning to a bit of a frosty other-half. This stems from a 'discussion' we had last night which sadly I do not recall but suspect I put my point across quite forcefully (I was comfortably stewing in a gallon of Indian Pale Ale at the time, good it was). We're getting married in six months time and I don't want to wear a wedding ring. Not in anyway because I wish to hide the fact that I'll be married but purely because I'm not one for jewelry. I struggle to wear a watch and just am not happy with the idea of wearing something which looks like a thing you'd find in a tap on my finger. This is not sitting well whatsoever with my fiancee. My father never wore one. Apparently men didn't so much in those days, but I have to admit every married man I know does. Any opinions on this? I almost want to be pursuaded that I'm being a bit odd and to fall in line so life regain its peaceful air.
Regards, Rob Philpott.
I don't wear a ring either. You could agree to a ring-exchange but then remove it immediately afterwards, so you don't have to keep it on for too long.
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I awoke this morning to a bit of a frosty other-half. This stems from a 'discussion' we had last night which sadly I do not recall but suspect I put my point across quite forcefully (I was comfortably stewing in a gallon of Indian Pale Ale at the time, good it was). We're getting married in six months time and I don't want to wear a wedding ring. Not in anyway because I wish to hide the fact that I'll be married but purely because I'm not one for jewelry. I struggle to wear a watch and just am not happy with the idea of wearing something which looks like a thing you'd find in a tap on my finger. This is not sitting well whatsoever with my fiancee. My father never wore one. Apparently men didn't so much in those days, but I have to admit every married man I know does. Any opinions on this? I almost want to be pursuaded that I'm being a bit odd and to fall in line so life regain its peaceful air.
Regards, Rob Philpott.
Rob Philpott wrote:
We're getting married in six months time and I don't want to wear a wedding ring. Not in anyway because I wish to hide the fact that I'll be married but purely because I'm not one for jewelry. I struggle to wear a watch and just am not happy with the idea of wearing something which looks like a thing you'd find in a tap on my finger.
I see you decided to wear one; as mentioned, you will get used to it. Think of it as a pride thing, you are proud of your wife and glad to make this little sacrifice. After a while it will be second nature. I used to take mine off during showers, still do most of the time, but often I forget I am wearing it because it became a natural habit.
_________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb) John Andrew Holmes "It is well to remember that the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others."
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I awoke this morning to a bit of a frosty other-half. This stems from a 'discussion' we had last night which sadly I do not recall but suspect I put my point across quite forcefully (I was comfortably stewing in a gallon of Indian Pale Ale at the time, good it was). We're getting married in six months time and I don't want to wear a wedding ring. Not in anyway because I wish to hide the fact that I'll be married but purely because I'm not one for jewelry. I struggle to wear a watch and just am not happy with the idea of wearing something which looks like a thing you'd find in a tap on my finger. This is not sitting well whatsoever with my fiancee. My father never wore one. Apparently men didn't so much in those days, but I have to admit every married man I know does. Any opinions on this? I almost want to be pursuaded that I'm being a bit odd and to fall in line so life regain its peaceful air.
Regards, Rob Philpott.
It depends how ugly you are ... and how much of a irascible curmudgeon you tend to be. That being said, I don't wear a wedding ring and have not for 12 years and my wife doesn't seem to mind.
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I awoke this morning to a bit of a frosty other-half. This stems from a 'discussion' we had last night which sadly I do not recall but suspect I put my point across quite forcefully (I was comfortably stewing in a gallon of Indian Pale Ale at the time, good it was). We're getting married in six months time and I don't want to wear a wedding ring. Not in anyway because I wish to hide the fact that I'll be married but purely because I'm not one for jewelry. I struggle to wear a watch and just am not happy with the idea of wearing something which looks like a thing you'd find in a tap on my finger. This is not sitting well whatsoever with my fiancee. My father never wore one. Apparently men didn't so much in those days, but I have to admit every married man I know does. Any opinions on this? I almost want to be pursuaded that I'm being a bit odd and to fall in line so life regain its peaceful air.
Regards, Rob Philpott.
As El Corazon says, it will honor your marriage, it is a privilege to wear a ring. Trust me, this will not be your only compromise, you need to get use to those too :-D Oh yeah, be sure to remove it when you are working around car batteries :)
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Don't know much about Warwick Uni but I think it's OK! What made you pick it? And what's your research area?
Sorry, I was out seeing the nutritionist, total weight loss in one month just over 9Kg :D Anyways, I'm choosing Warwick because its one of the leading research universities in my intended area of research (Bioinformatics, Computational and Systems Biology and the Modeling and Forecasting of Diseases or Biochemical reactions in Biological Systems, I have an incredible love for Chemistry and Biology). Also, my wife's family is from Birmingham, and Coventry is a short drive from there, so it sorta made sense.
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