So, it turns out they don't list *all* of the possible complications of cataract surgery on the consent documents. I think the increase in intraocular pressure and the resulting extreme eye pain weren't out of the realm of possibility - it's rare, but it happens. However, the cracked ribs and fainting came as a bit more of a surprise. Ask me for the funny story someday.
She really is fine now, other than the extreme rib pain. I pulled an intercostal muscle once and oh my GOD I've never felt pain like that.
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"the rib bone's connected to the eye- . . . something."
not sure how that quite works, but glad to hear everything's working itself out and that your mom's feeling better. :)
Heh. Yeah, I think that's pretty much the essence of the hospital experience. She's out now. :)
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