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Femto Lasik surgery – laser eye surgery experiences & costs
I would like share about how I personally experienced my Femto Lasik surgery on this page. How does it happen that one decides to have his or her eyes undergo a laser surgery and what happened at what point of time. For me, all this was points that you could read on the Internet, but these were mostly reports from doctors or eye clinics. What I missed unfortunately was, above all, real and personal experience report of (Femto)Lasik laser eye surgery patients, from those who have done it either recently or long ago, deciding not to wear glasses in the future.
In advance: If you don't like reading long reports, where sometimes there little rambling is about, it's better to stop right here. I've described it all in detail. So if you get annoyed, I warned you!
For all of you, who would also like to inform themselves about the latest method, I've set up a page for the ReLEx Smile procedure!
I'm currently 27 and until recently I've worn glasses for the better part of my life. I hated to wear glasses, especially as a child and teenager. I didn't do it often, but the values worsened with time more and more and at some point came the time when I couldn't read everything normally in school or – later – when driving a car needed a visual aid to avoid endangering pedestrians. So from there on, I didn't rely on the glasses.
At some point contact lenses became more and more fashionable, so I also tried my luck with them. After a couple of visits to the optician of my choice, however, it turned out that I was anything but talented when using contact lenses. And I always lacked patience, all my life. A year later, I talked to a few acquaintances about the "laser eye surgery" topic and also found out that it was very expensive. A few days later, at home, I researched about this topic on the Internet.
Relatively quickly, Google advertisements jumped out, which wanted to convey that laser surgery or Lasik are much cheaper than I've heard. There were many offers of 300, 500 or 700 EUR per eye. When I visited those respective websites, I realized relatively quickly that the eye laser surgery will either use an outdated technique or the actual surgery will actually take place somewhere abroad. Otherwise those favorable prices will hardly be justified for a serious Lasik surgery.
After some research, back and forth, I decided to call an ophthalmologist nearby (about 35km away) to arrange a consultation. After one week I arranged relatively quick consultation appointment.
At the ophthalmologist I finally made first small tests with my eyes, the diopter values were measured and the values of my glasses compared with my current values. I had the same glasses since 2008 and my own diopter values worsened since then, but with only a small change. The first thing that the doctor told me then was that because basically the smaller tests in the run-up and the current diopter values can go along with the values of a Lasik surgery, provided that you decide to look for the advice and some consideration. My values before the Lasik surgery were -1.5 diopters on the right and -2.25 diopters on the left. Basically not so bad values, but the wearing of glasses was necessary, in order to get through the day reasonably.
For me it was basically interesting to know what kinds of Lasik surgerys there are and whats their cost. The doctor then told me that he basically offers three different types of surgerys and that the prices are somewhere between 3,000 and 4,500 EUR. I've never really been interested in all of the technical terms and the whole procedure, so I will take a brief look:
LASEK: This surgery can cause pain and the healing time is about 4-7 days. Costs: 3,000
Lasik: This surgery is largely painless and the healing time is about 1 day. 3.500 EUR
Femto Lasik: This surgery is painless, but above all technically completely dependent on the latest technology and the latest standard. This treatment is a pure laser treatment, the safety is significantly greater and the success chances are significantly higher. Costs are: 4,500 EUR
As mentioned before, I not a specialist for these methods and I will never be one. I would just like to describe my experiences that I had. For more detailed information about the different types of surgerys, I recommend using Wikipedia.
Nevertheless, I would like to briefly explain why I decided to undergo a Femto Lasik surgery in the end. If it had gone purely after the money, I would have certainly undergone a Femto Lasik surgery somewhere abroad. Since my eyes are one of the most important elements in my life, however, the issue of security is very clear to me. What would happen if I were to get suddenly blind or worsen my eyesight from one day to the next? My life would go – simply and drastically said – down the drain and I could end it. It would definitely not be worth as much as before – and I wouldn't want to blind people. I prefer to give 1,000 or 2,000 or more than 3,000 or more than 4,000 EUR compared to the foreign countries and feel for it from the first consultation to the surgery and then be completely safe and well-cared for.
With the information on the various Lasik surgerys in mind and their respective costs, I went home for a few days to think about if I really wanted to do it. I was also invited by my ophthalmologist directly on the spot, 2 hours later on the same day, but simply to the monthly informative evening, where the whole procedure of the Femto Lasik surgery as well as the other surgerys are pictorially represented and any interested person could ask questions . I have to say, the day before I took a brief look at one Lasik surgery on YouTube and found that honestly quite disgusting. For this reason, I finally decided to take a look at that informative evening again and again, and listen to more questions, which will probably lead me probably not agreeing to such an surgery afterwards. There are risks in every kind of surgery, whether a birthmark is removed, the eyes are operated with laser or doing a heart surgery. Ultimately, it was crucial for me to choose the safest method, but also the most expensive.
Yes, after a careful few days of consideration, I decided for Femto Lasik. I made another appointment with the ophthalmologist and we did the necessary further preliminary examinations, where different things were measured and tested. Whether I'm really short-sighted or farsighted, or both, as my eye behaves in tears, about dilating the pupils, and in which area of the eyes I can see best (be it top, bottom, right, left, center) After all these tests, which took about 2 hours, I wasn't allowed to drive by car because of the eye droplets and the dilated pupils and had to go home by train. Yes, you should really follow that advice, because after that you're very blurry and have some problems with brightness.
The preliminary examinations were completed and the decision for the Femto Lasik surgery was taken, so we made an appointment. Here I have to say, despite those cash patients this went very fast. On Wednesday I was at the preliminary examination and I could have been directly operated on Friday or afterwards. Okay, no wonder the doctor is very flexible here. After all, he earns a lot of money for a "little, or at least time consuming effort". For professional reasons, I decided to do the surgery only three weeks later. I got a last briefing for the surgery, the day of the surgery and what guidelines should I urgently follow. For example, you shouldn't spray with a deodorant or perfume, not wear any make-up or hair styling on the day of the surgery, as this can affect the laser. I now got the info that I have to pay half of the cost, i.e. 2,250 EUR in advance and the rest then after the surgery itself.
In the next 3 weeks, I've considered a few times, whether I should really dare to take this step or not. Operating my eyes with a laser, just to avoid wearing glasses? Friends, acquaintances, and family asked me about the subject, saying that they wouldn't trust it. Well, I was certainly not worried about such an intervention.
Decisive day – the eye surgery!
The day of the surgery came. I went with a companion of my trust (father) to the eye laser center, which was about 60km far away. I must say, the eye laser center was not in the same place as the ophthalmologist and there were actually other ophthalmologists resident. Since such a Femto laser in the acquisition probably cost around 400,000 to 500,000 EUR, it does not seem unusual that several ophthalmologists get together and operate together at one location (eye laser center).
Arriving at the eye laser center, I said my name at the front desk and mentioned that I came for the laser eye surgery. The lady asked me about my birthdate and then told me that I wasn't on the list and I should wait for a moment. Ooh, I thought to myself. She then called a floor higher and asked if a Mr. xxx was on their list or the next week. "Yes, yes send him quietly", it went then to a higher floor quietly, where the operating station was located, as it turned out afterwards. I saw about 6-7 people in a kind of waiting room and my father told me that you could see "over there through the windows". In fact, you could see there, just as someone is operated on live or having a laser eye surgery. Oh, I thought to myself. I finally consciously decided not to know too much about the surgery myself. Not that I'm still trying to opt out of the Femto Lasik.
I took my place in the waiting room, and for the most part shunned to look at what was going on in the operating room. As it turned out relatively quickly, there were 3 people in front of me and the rest of the participants in the room were either companions or doctors or medical assistants.
All of the sudden, first person came out of the operating room "staggered" with a medical assistant to make the direct follow-up examination behind the closed door. After a few minutes, she came out and talked to her companion. At some point, she became louder and said, "It's really as it was predicted. You can get out and see better. And it doesn't even hurt! ". These were words that I can remember very well today. These were words which, as a matter of course, were a bit nervous.
And so the other two surgerys went on before me and I went to the last time for a brief preliminary investigation. It was again measured the corneal thickness and I had to read times again numbers, in order to confirm the values of before again. Security is simple, especially with such an important issue. I finally got a sedative tablet and should take a seat in the waiting room. Yes, it was just a sedative tablet. Not a pain killer or the like.
In the waiting room I talked to the eye doctor one last time. He told me that just the usual tests run at the Femto Laser, which must be before each surgery. A few thousand tests are made here and this is an obligation before every new surgery to ensure safety. If there is even the slightest doubt that something is wrong, then the customer service of the Femto laser manufacturer must be called and the surgery itself postponed. This was probably also a few weeks before. On the one hand surely annoying for the patient, on the other hand, in such a case, of course, really the security prevails and I'm glad that it runs in that and not the other way.
Finally I was called by the name and it's time. I got a hood over my hair, so that no hair disturbs during the eye surgery and the closed eyes were again cleaned and disinfected, so that it could continue safely. Now I went to the operating room, where my father sat (as before) and wanted to watch my eyes surgery.
So I should lie down now on the couch and the Femto Lasik surgery should start. By the way: You have already read more than 2,100 words bla bla bla, sorry.
But now you're reading the rest, right?
The Femto Lasik surgery itself
So I've lied down more or less quietly on the couch and the tranquilizing tablet really worked I believe, even if the nervousness was not quite gone. But that should be understandable, right? I was told now that the so-called suction ring is now fixed on my right eye, so that I can no longer blink and not accidentally something wrong goes wrong. After 2 wrong attempts sat the suction ring now on my right eye and I was pushed under a device. Here, the cornea of the eye (the area that is brown when brown eyes are) is cut with the so-called FLEx method a "lenticle and an overlying lamella". This lamella is later called colloquially Flap. One can imagine that in such a way that a kind of semicircle is cut in the area of the eye and one can open and fold afterwards. Sounds annoying, but it really doesn't hurt one bit.
My right eye was now fixed under the device accordingly and everything was adjusted so that I can hardly move and is accordingly quiet, so that nothing can go wrong. Now I was warned that I had to lie quiet for 30 seconds and now the flap is cut open. In this time I noticed at most a kind of pressure feeling, which was synonymous already before fixing the case. So almost as if something sits on the eye. This, however, WASN'T pain, but at the most a feeling of pressure. For 30 seconds quietly lie and in the time I was repeatedly called the remaining time, as well as that I'm so great and everything works great. 30 seconds were then synonymous and I was again pushed aside by the FLEx. Now the suction ring was removed from the right eye.
So now the same procedure (i.e. the suction ring, the fixation and subsequent cutting of the flaps) should follow in the left eye. This was exactly the same as in the right eye without any problems or pain. Again, the suction ring was removed.
I was told now that small bubbles formed, but this is completely normal. I can now lie ten minutes, until it goes on or again in the waiting room take place. I opted for the waiting room and especially for drinking some water. Somehow I was not really comfortable after this procedure and I had hardly ate the day and by now it was already 2 o'clock. I saw something blurred, because the flap was opened. I drank a little and closed the greatest time the eyes during those 10 minutes of waiting.
Now it should go on. I lay back on the couch and now my left eye was covered, so that the right eye could finally be lasered. So, finally, the expensive Femto laser should finally be used. My eyes were dripped and I was fixed again. I saw a green light over my right eye and a few tests were done. I should then alternately times up, down, to the right, left or just straight look, while my eyes were further dripped. Finally, everything was finished fixed and the eyes lasted could start. It would take 10 seconds, they told me before. In time I should be completely calm again. I should keep my eyes wide open and then I started. I only heard "25 … 50 … 75 … 90 … managed!" And the first eye was apparently lasered. A few drops here and there, then the previously opened flap was covered or closed and that was it.
The same was followed by the left eye in exactly the same order and without any problems or pain.
I was allowed to get up now and go back to the waiting room. As I heard afterwards, the ophthalmologist showed my father both thumbs up, and he was relieved. They joked that he is probably more nervous than I am. So I got up, and walked slowly and carefully back into the waiting room with a vague look. The ophthalmologist joked that the sedative had worked well.
I took my seat so I should close my eyes for the first few minutes and put on the sunglasses. The sunglasses I bought the day before the optician, for the first time without strength and especially so cheap for only 29 EUR. It should cover as much as possible, even on the sides, since after such eye surgery you can have problems with the brightness.
After a few minutes, there was a first brief follow-up, where I should say a few numbers. I looked a bit blurry at the time, but the doctor told me that it was quite okay.
I was told how to behave in the next hours and days. I got a package with drops, eye-flaps and a sleeping bag with home. They told me that when I was at home, I should try to sleep first. It is normal that the eyes tear or burn in the beginning. This would be better after a few hours (between 2-8 hours), they told me. I also got two different drops. One time Isopto-Max, which I should take in the first week 4 times daily and one time Hyabak, which should take me in the following 4-6 weeks at least 10 times daily. To be honest, that was a moment when I was a little shocked. The surgery itself was really totally harmless and nothing did hurt, but I should take in the next weeks at least 10-14 times or even more daily drops? Wow, this is certainly annoying, I thought to myself. Well, more about that later. In addition, I got 2 transparent eyes, which can be attached with Tesafilm at the eyes one by one at the eyes. This I should wear during the first 3 nights while sleeping, so I do not accidentally rub my fingers through my eyes at night. (Keyword open flap, which was only "folded" and still has to heal) Furthermore, there was a sleeping tablet for the first night, so I can rest and sleep through.
The Way Home
I said goodbye to the medical team and then drove home for about an hour. Scarcely outside, I noticed that outside the sun shines despite my sunglasses. I got into the car and after some time my eyes were getting heavier and harder and I could barely keep my eyes open. No matter what I tried, somehow nothing went on and my eyes were barely open. And if they were, it was then really only for a VERY short moment. Arrived at home, I carefully got out of the car and always noticed short sections, which I now have to go, until I arrived in the house. In the meantime, always keep your eyes open, but that did not last long.
I then went to the living room with us and said that you should get down the roller shutters, because everything is so mega bright and I can hardly keep my eyes open. I sat down in peace and tried to keep my eyes open for the next few minutes. My eyes still soaked and it just did not get any better. As a result, I decided, as recommended by my doctor, to simply lie down to sleep.
I went to bed a little bit half-blindly and lay down and tried to sleep. It was not so easy, I noticed, as the eyes continued to soak and still did not stop. At some point, after a while I could really fall asleep and wake up 2-3 hours later. I then could keep my eyes slightly better, but not really long. I finally went downstairs and we dripped my eyes first with Isopto-Max, sometime later with Hyabak. After I had taken both drops, I could finally keep my eyes open longer. I sat back in the living room and my parents watched Olympia on TV. I shouldn't watch a lot of TV, PC or mobile phone in the first few days, but I was just curious and saw through the sunglasses a little television. And the amazing thing at the moment was easy, that I recognized everything well without visual aids. All the iceblades, the clock on the wall, and everything else you could see or read. The visual strength was really much better than before. It was a moment that was simply great and which certainly many glasses or contact lens carriers want.
I then went to sleep after some time with sticky eyes and sleeping tablet in the stomach, which has worked surprisingly well. The next morning we should have the first follow-up examination.
The 2nd day – first examination after eye surgery
The next morning, I finally woke up, carefully removed my two eye flaps, and we dripped my two eyes with different drops. Then on a Saturday morning we went by car to a hospital with an eye department for follow-up examination. I was of course with sunglasses on, took my place in the car and was driven. I was not allowed to drive. On the way to the hospital, I joked with my brother about various traffic signs and what I can already recognize and read. I was really enthusiastic and glad and was anxious for the follow-up.
When arrived in the hospital, we took a seat in the waiting room, where a little later a lady with her husband arrived, who was lashed on the day before me, and which I therefore also knew. So they took a seat, greeted each other, and asked how the others were doing. Then she said to me, in the beginning the first hours it was terrible and about the night she could not sleep with eyes flaps so well, but now she was really ok. I told her then also that the first hours were really nervous and the eyes were soaked, but in principle there was no pain in the play. The night with me was quiet and now I can see everything really great.
Finally, I was called to the ophthalmologist and we made first tests on the eye and in the end then also the usual "Read me the numbers" game. So I spoke the numbers to the doctor before and had surprisingly already here everything correct. 100%. The doctor even had to go a little further, because he couldn't recognize the numbers himself. I must say I was really enthusiastic and proud at the same time. That this should be so good, in less than 24 hours later? Wow, fantastic. I went back home and was to come back to next re-examination on Wednesday.
First days after the eye surgery
The first days after the Femto Lasik surgery, I should generally avoid things like TV, PC or mobile phone and spare my eyes so that they can recover well. Also 1-2 weeks no sport, 2-3 weeks no power sports and about 4 weeks no swimming. So I dripped my eyes diligently, because we remember to drop at least 14 times daily in the first week. I tell you, this is quite annoying. Firstly, you often don't hit your eye so often, but always there nearby, secondly, such an hour is really mega fast here, if you must constantly drop and thirdly, I was never a patient man.
I noticed again and again that my eyes were exhausted somehow after a time, that I should take eye drops and between them simply close the eyes through, so that they can recover.
And so I hardly went outside for the next few days. And if so, it happened then always with sunglasses, as I was advised. Finally you can get problems with the brightness and the sun, which was actually the case in the first week.
The 2nd examination
On Wednesday it was time again. I took the train to the ophthalmologist because I was not allowed to officially drive yet and I didn't want to risk it. Also the second follow-up was tip top in order. I reached 100% of the eyesight and the eye doctor also confirmed this to me in writing. This document was also important, because I now have to change my driving license. Or I have to apply for a new driving license, where I do not need to know that I need a visual aid. It was only a normal piece of paper, but this 100% visibility read with new eyes twice as good. I was then told that I had to go apply to the police and apply for a new driving license.
On the way back I drove past the local police station and showed the doctor's certificate. I thought to myself that this should really probably be done by the city or the traffic authorities, but the police was close. So I talked to a police officer who told me that I had to go to the next road traffic office. When I wanted to say good-bye, I was stopped. The policewoman told me that she had already informed herself once, but wanted to know more about how it was. So I had to tell her in short form everything exactly how this happened, which doctor was that and so on. She even wanted to know the telephone number from the ophthalmologist and the website of the ophthalmologist and eye laser center. She was very interested and wanted to make the same day a consultation with my ophthalmologist. I thought to myself, I should have a commission deal finished with the eye doctor, if I mediate a customer.
Then I arrived at home, I thought, I post nevertheless times this certificate from the eye doctor on Facebook now that I have reached 100% of my visual strength. After a few congratulations, a friend wrote to me as to whether I had lashed my eyes. I confirmed this, and I had to explain everything, exactly like the policewoman before. He also wanted to make an appointment with the ophthalmologist. I was annoyed a second time, that I have discussed with the doctor before nothing
First few weeks after the eyes surgery
Meanwhile, a few weeks have passed. I'm still dripping my eyes diligently, but it's not as annoying as I first imagined. You get used to everything but somehow. The eyes are well healed and after the first week the problems with respect to the brightness are over.
Conclusion: Femto Lasik again anytime!
In conclusion, one can say that the pure duration of the slicing and eye lasers itself lasts per eye apparently only 40 seconds. The surgery itself with preparation, fixing, cutting and lasering takes 10-15 minutes and doesn't hurt or cause any pain. The healing time isn't taking even a whole real day and the result is immediately there! In summary, such a laser surgery is certainly expensive, but in my case it has been successful and I would do it again at any time.
Over the next 4,700 words further I will note now that I had to take 3 while writing this experience, since that was really exhausting, to put all of that into words. And it took about 3 hours.
Now I would be interested, however, how are you standing on the subject of Femto Lasik? Have you ever been informed about it? Or have you been lasered in your eyes before? I would be very happy if you could also post your experiences or questions here, so that we can exchange out experiences! You can simply write a comment or send me an email, if I should publish your experience report as own page, gladly also more comprehensive! (By mail please contact kontakt2013 (at) femto-lasik-op.com)
Update: 1 year and 3 months later, a follow-up examination!
I was at the ophthalmologist a few days ago to find out how it looks with my eyes after a year and three months later. There will be some information about this soon. Stay tuned! I would like to do this in the form of a small Femto Lasik "long-term studies or long-term sequences".
To put it briefly: My eyesight didn't worsen and I still don't need any glasses. With both eyes together, I reached 100% vision, which I had then attributed shortly after the Lasik already. Whoever is interested in the prolonged history of the follow-up, simply continue reading.
Well, one of the central questions at the time when I chose Femto Lasik was: How long does it take? Do I need glasses again after 2-3 years? Or in 10 or 20 years? I am now 28 years old and at that time in the consultation it was said that after the eye surgery I no longer need glasses. Okay, except for somebody in old age, because you cannot stop old-age vision with the Femto Lasik method. A further decision for me at the Femto Lasik was also that I almost have a kind of "lifelong warranty" on the result without glasses to see. That is, If in one, 5 or 10 years, for example, my eyesight worsened, would I be able to laser my eyes again due to this warranty, and to be able to see again without any visual aid. This is so far in theory, I hope just times, this will not be necessary.
After one year and three months after surgery, I agreed to the first check-up date after the last follow-up more than a year ago. In practice from the ophthalmologist, we then also made the first examinations directly, as follows:
Ausschluss Netzhautveränderungen bds, Myopie re, Astigmatismus li, Sicce Syndrom bds, Ausschluss Glaukom bds
Untersuchung der Augen
Refraktionsbestimmung sphärische Gläser
Skiaskopie / Refraktometer
Binokulare Untersuchung
Messung der okulären Pulsation mittels Konturtonometrie
Text: Bestimmung der okulären Pulsamplitute
Interpretation der Pulsdruckkurve
Schutzkappe Pascal Dynamic Contour Tonometer
Thilorbin Augentropfen EDO, Paragraph 10
Admittedly, I almost didn't understand the information and terms, but overall, we believe I have made at least 6 different minor examinations of the eyes to examine everything, for example, the thickness of the cornea, whether the eyes are too dry, sight and visual acuity, and the likes.
Finally, the doctor came to the treatment room and asked me to read the numbers, which were about 3-4 meters away, separately with the left eye and then with the right eye. Since this blog was written completely honestly from the outset and was written as a factual report, I have to admit that I cannot see completely perfect with the individual eyes. I was given values of 0.63 on the right eye and 0.8 on the left eye. What exactly that means, you can read more at Wikipedia.
When I then with both eyes the numbers read aloud, this worked easily. So I see with both eyes very well and without problems and so achieve the 100% vision. And honestly: one does not voluntarily keep an eye, if one wants to read something or drive a car. So I am very satisfied with the result and I do not need to worry about. This was confirmed by the ophthalmologist. These 0.63 and 0.8 values are therefore not a percentage of 63% or 80% sight, if you think so.
There is also one small thing to report. Now, my eyes are a bit dry, and I should start using the Hyabak eye droppings again in the next few months, approximately 4 times a day. This would just be good for my eyes. Let's say so, not the most beautiful news, but I didn't find it again. I got used to the 14 times a day at the beginning, so 4 times a day was really not bad. You get used to everything, and the glasses are still not necessary. That's the most important thing, I think!
I then talked to my eye doctor briefly about the fact that I am now also a "Femto Lasik expert". He laughed briefly and asked what I meant. Then I told him about this blog here and about that up to now more than 120 comments have come together under my post. He looked at the blog in the evening and was very interested in what I had written about my surgery.
When I started the blog a little more than a year ago, I wanted to write down my experience with the Femto Lasik method and share it with other (friends), who were understandably asking me a lot after my surgery.
After a few months, however, the blog had suddenly gotten more and more visitors, since Google my experience report was very positive and the users (her) here also commented. You asked me questions about your own Lasik surgery. In the meantime this blog landed on Google under the term "Femto Lasik" and some other relevant terms on this eye laser method on place 1, which struck me very much. After all, I am not a provider, but only a private person, who has times the eyes lasted.
In the meantime, this blog has more than 100 visitors per day, which is actually really much for this niche topic. In the meantime, I have made myself smart among Femto Lasik providers and then I learned how much Femto Lasik providers and eye clinics for so many visitors pay for Google to get potential customers. And that really is not favorable, believe me.
I would like to thank all readers of this blog for asking questions and reporting about your surgery. I would be happy if you continue to discuss this further here and tell me and the other readers experience with your eyes. And I hope, of course, that you all now get along without glasses and your eyes are completely okay!
In a year or so I go back to the follow-up examination, and I will report again, as I see it. My goal is to publish a kind of long-term study or long-term study here and share it with you.
Update: 2 years later – the next control examination
Now the intervention of the Femto Lasik in my two eyes has already been over 2 years ago. As already at that time with the doctor discussed, one should as a Lasik patient simply for safety once a year report to the ophthalmologist and simply check-in. Finally pay the health insurance now and you don't have to pay anymore. Regardless of how my eyes are, I would recommend this to everyone. Even if you are fine and you have no problems.
What has changed for me in the last year? Well, the ophthalmologist told me I was supposed to check it a little. That's what I did after my last visit a year ago, also, if it was a bit annoyed. Sometime, after a few weeks, however, I simply had no more desire and felt no problems with it, as before as well. With the knowledge, not to have dripped, I went now to the control.
Arrived in the waiting room, I was called directly after 2 minutes and called to undergo the first tests. Right at the beginning again with the compressed air in the eye, where I simply have the habit, twitch and boycott the test with it. Still there were a few smaller tests, and everything was in order. We continue to another room, where tests are also made concerning the thickness of the cornea. Here the eye must be left long and one is blinded somewhat. Everything already known from then, but it should be done. Here everything is alright, now it should go to the ophthalmologist directly.
He recognizes me, knows that I run this internet blog here and has already given some interested people with regard to Femto Lasik. Who knows, perhaps I have virtual "already spoken" with more interested parties than he?
First we start with a small visual test. I noticed that the numbers are still somehow familiar to me. They probably never seem to change again, nevertheless: I did not know them by heart. I have a feeling that I can not see well. Just because I do not know any more well the numbers. But this is not the case, and you should not let that get you crazy. I will continue to be certified 100% visibility.
He gives me a few drops in the eye once more, then my eye widens slightly and shines in. Left, right, top down. Everything OK. In addition, I am told that the cornea has remained stable compared to last year and also the year before. Excellent! All values are correct!
I tell him then that I have then also stopped to drop my eyes. He asks me how I am doing it. I reply that I had no problems last year. He confirms to me the values and says that his results do not show any more with dry eyes. I am reassured and am glad not needing those drops again
I'm still talking about the ReLEx Smile procedure, which is synonymous here and the people in the blog more and more interested. He himself and also his "partners" do not (yet) offer this procedure. This has above all financial reasons, because such a device again costs about half a million euros, which would then need to be quasi divided by different doctors. Sure, doctors do not earn badly, but such an investment must be well thought for. He thinks that there are currently only few suppliers for the ReLEx Smile procedure in Germany and also worldwide. In addition to the costs, the reasons for this are, in particular, long-term experiences that have so far hardly existed since the method is relatively new and not so many people have been operated on with this method. Nevertheless, some providers and doctors are trying to push this process strongly into the market. However, Femto Lasik has established itself over the last few years and has therefore prevailed on why it does not yet believe that a "detachment" is so close. As I said: Also here in the blog we have created a own page on the subject ReLEx Smile and look forward to questions, answers and, above all, experience reports on this new laser method!
Well, I'm still incredibly happy. In the morning get up, don't need glasses. Don't use a spectacle cleaning cloth and don't have to use any contact lenses. Well, I never had those on. But even if I did, I'm glad I don't need them anymore. 2 years after that, my eyes look very good. I have had no problems last year and do not see any exhaustion problems or weakening eyes. To make a long-term analysis, it is still too early. Nevertheless, it is my goal to go to the ophthalmologist every year and write down my experiences here. Just for all those who are afraid of a long-term disappointment. Of course, not everyone experiences the way I have experienced it. But there are the comments here so that you can share your experiences here with others.
By the way: I have looked at the statistics here in the blog times more precisely and have come across quite interesting facts.
In 2 years now, more than 50,000 people have read this report, asked questions, commented and helped other users. Thanks a lot for this! When I think back to the beginning of my long-term report, especially in the first three months, just 420 people have strayed here. But then Google started to "trust" this page and my experience report and found the blog suddenly under relevant keywords like "Femto Lasik", "Femto Lasik experiences" or "Femto Lasik costs".
Alone 42% of the users here visited the site here with a tablet or smartphone. For this reason, I have optimized the site just now again mobile optimized, because the huge text should be synonymous readable for you!
Interesting is the fact that 28% of the accesses have been made via the Safari browser, and thus via an Apple device. This makes Safari the leader in front of Firefox (23%), Chrome (18 %%) and Internet Explorer (17%). This is exciting for me because in some industries it is often said that Apple users spend more money. And, without a doubt, a Femto Lasik surgery costs a lot of money!
In addition, I asked myself the question how many people are male and female? Well, when I read here in the blog in the comments (looking for first names) or remind me of the waiting room, I always said okay, women want to laser their eyes as well! Or maybe something else: women are more likely to laser their husbands than men! But: Here in the blog, Google tells me that the difference between man and woman is conceivably scarce! 53% of the users are female and 47% of the users are male! There seem to be more male persons interested in this topic than I thought! My tip to you guys: Trust yourself! I also did it and am very happy about it!
Finally, I was interested in how old people interested in Femto Lasik?
25-34 years: 32%
34-44 years: 20%
18-24 years: 19 % (Note: Many doctors recommend that you make such an surgery only after 25 years, since the eye still "changes" until the age of 24.)
45-54 years: 15%
55-64 years: 7%
Over 65 years: 5%
Some doctors recommend that young users should rather wait! The human eye still changes up to the age of 24, which is why it is only advisable to start Femto Lasik from 25 years of age! More than 27% of the users are already 45 years or older and therefore at an age where "old age" plays an important role. This means for you: The Femto Lasik is not intended for the age-old view and cannot heal it. Many older people have the desire to be able to throw glasses into the trash through Femto Lasik. But unfortunately this does not work with Femto Lasik or ReLEx Smile! Please inquire with your eye doctor if and what possibilities there are for you!
So again, a year is over, and again this article is more than 1,300 words longer than last year. All in this entire article about the Femto Lasik now includes over 7,200 words! So maybe I should think about writing a book?
Update: 3 years later – the next examination
Wow, how time passes! In September 2015 I was examined by the ophthalmologist. As usual, all tests were done, which I have already described in the previous years.
The funny thing was again this time that the ophthalmologist could remember me well. He had just told me that he was telling my doctor colleagues from time to time that I was running this website and helping potential patients find their decision. He probably finds this quite well and therefore always took a little more time than the usual patient, I think. We talked a bit about different things, but the most important thing was: I still have no problems. I do not drip my eyes anymore because I do not feel they are dried out. This time the ophthalmologist could confirm this time again. All the values from the above tests were positive and there was really nothing to complain about.
It is simply a great feeling to walk through life without glasses or contact lenses. In the winter, I remember from time to time when the glasses of a friend or a friend mimic how that was then. These are the little moments in life where I think it was the right decision to do this.
So today I would continue to repeat it at any time! I wish you good luck, if you should decide to let your eyes be lasered!
Update: 4 years later – how are the eyes?
In the meantime, 4 years have passed. To be exact, it has been 4 years and 3 months today. This year, I decided not to examine my eyes for the first time.
This has the simple reason that I haven't had any problems in the past 12 months or past years. I'm fine, I'm fine with my eyes and I have no complaints at all. Also, my vision doesn't worsen to know how one might have known of the glasses before.
I am just happy and satisfied to have gone this step and everything is going great! But next year, I will have to examine them again. Then it has been 5 years since I have had my eyes lasered!
And now it's your turn! Please write in the comments what interests you or how did your Femto Lasik surgery go!


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let's get 12 girls who have probably never placed soccer every and just spent hours doing their hair and make-up to play soccer and then send 6 losers home with no real date!! great idea!!
have you seen this show before? Did you not know this was how the dating situation worked? Did someone slip something in your drink?
this is a twist I never saw coming!! Lace leaves to work on loving herself! herself mainly because it makes me think Lace has some brains and doesn't want to embarrass herself on national TV with all of this nonsense….. but then she quotes her own tattoo and I'm like eeerrrmmmm maybe not.
you are at KYLE's event! at HER store!
LVP still makes me INSANE.
preach kim richards preach!
and WHY THE HELL IS KEN SITTING AT THE DINNER TABLE WITH ALL OF THE WOMEN AND SPENDING ALL DAMN DAY WITH THEM.
and he starts getting bitchy and lippy with Eileen immediately too – NO ONE WAS TALKING TO YOU KEN.
GO. AWAY. you are ALWAYS there.
go find your own freaking friends for goodness sake!
even the two second clips they show from when the camera crew wasn't even really filming and it was personal cameras, like lala and james humping each other on the airplane, I want to vomit in my mouth! who acts like this! especially with JAMES.
I just feel really sad for these two. I do not understand.
fly 10 hours to not be able to even have a cocktail on the beach? huh? this has to just be limited to where these low lifes are staying because that makes NO sense.
(I just said 'these low lifes'…… I am turning in to my mother….)
oh my goodness are any of you watching this season?
oh my. so many things, but these two.
week after week the more I learn the more my face is that emoji with the giant unblinking eyes.
and the couple with the husband that slept with 14 hookers in brazil and has a polygamist dad?! you read that correctly. YOU CAN'T MAKE THAT STUFF UP.
:: mazel of the week ::
I can't believe I'm saying this, but it goes to lala.
specifically, to lala's breast implants.
if you've been reading for awhile you know I have a bit of boobsession.
I meannnnnn that rank up there with the best of 'em for being small and normal and completely natural looking!
everything else with lala I'll pass on, but I know how to compliment a lady where a compliment is due!!!
and I really did google a bunch of combinations of things to find a more acceptable picture but SORRY IM NOT SORRY this is all I saw in google images to get the point across. it's not like I'm appropriate with other stuff anyways…… and pasties make it totally acceptable, right? right!
as always, ignore my own blatant grammatical errors whilst I make fun of others poor grammar during coffee talk on a weekly basis.


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About Sonoma
Sonoma offers the finest in Global Cuisine to produce a fusion of cultures and taste. Praised for innovative combinations of ingredients and imaginative presentations. Sonoma's menu changes constantly to provide only the freshest and most seasonable products.
If you are looking for a Sunday Brunch reservation, please visit Brunch at the Beechwood Hotel or contact the restaurant.
Worcester, MA 01605
Dining Style:
Elegant Dining
Global, International, Continental, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of Operation:
Breakfast 7 AM to 11:00 AM- 7 days
Lunch Monday through Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Dinner Monday through Thursday 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Dinner Friday and Saturday 4:30 to 10:00
Sunday Dinner 12:00 to 9:00
Lounge open 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, 12:00 PM Friday and Saturday
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Dress Code:
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Price Range:
$31 to $50
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Phone Number:
(508) 754-2000
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Free parking - self park.
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Executive Chef:
Bill Brady
Private Party Facilities:
Ballroom, meeting rooms, private dining
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Sales Office: (508) 754-5789
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Sonoma Ratings and Reviews
My wife and I dined at Sonoma in Princeton numerous times over the course of twenty+ years and were never disappointed. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for the Worcester location. The restaurant is bright, but on the noisy side. Service was excellent, but the kitchen was a bit slow on preparing our meals. The ceasar salad was fine, but the cheese cup holding the salad was rubbery. My wife got the pork chop special and I got the pork medallions with crab entrees. The pork for both dishes was overcooked, as were the carrots. The highlights of the evening were my wedge and blue cheese salad and the desert we shared. Perhaps our experience was an anomaly and we may give the restaurant another shot...but not too soon.
Had been to Princeton when they were located there and wanted to see how it was in new location. Great food and service for sure. While not as quaint or as romantic a setting, definetly easier to get to from where we live and much more room for more diners. Only a minor negative where the special, Delmonico steak, was out of at 6pm. But new special added to replace was great, a veal chop.
We've been to Sonoma's previous location in Princeton several times and enjoyed every visit. We had a lovely dinner at Sonoma's new location on Sunday, December 5. The new location ambiance is very cozy and private, perfect for an adults only night out.
All of our choices were beautifully plated and of course delicious! The service as always, was attentive. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and the dishes ingredients.
We will be back!
Extremely disappointing. Ate at the original Sonoma and it was fantastic, this trip to the Worcester Beechwood location was terrible. I ordered pork loin with crab, what I got was dried out, very tough pork with something on top that looked like shredded coconut which I believe was supposed to be the crab. (couldn't tell by taste or texture) Potatoes were gluey and the entire meal was barely luke warm. Other members of our party faired just as poorly. Waitress was nice and competent but it didn't make up for the awful food. Also, it was Nov 29 and there wasn't one holiday decoration, poinsettia or lights or wreaths or candles. Very boring décor. Not first class at all. Will not return, ever.
Living in Worcester and having made the trip to Princeton a number of times over the years to eat at Sonoma, my husband and I were eagerly looking forward to having dinner so much closer to home, now that Sonoma is located at the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester. While the meal was, overall, good, it was disappointing that almost all the dishes we ordered were only good. Especially disappointing were 2 items we had had a number of times at the old Sonoma and had thought were excellent: the French onion soup gratinee and the duck breast. The duckling we both had was on the tough side, and the sauce it was in was not very tasty. The vegetables with it--spinach, carrots, and sweet potato--were very good. The only other very good dish was the chocolate flourless cake we had for dessert. The onion soup had lots of onions and cheese, but the flavoring on the bread was strange and almost overwhelmed the taste of the onions and cheese. The dumplings stuffed with chopped chicken and foie gras were especially disappoint-ing--the stuffing was bland, and it didn't taste like any foie gras was in it.
Our server was very pleasant and the atmosphere was very attractive--just like it was in the previous restaurants in the Beechwood. The only reasonably priced item we had was a glass of very good Zinfandel (for $9); every thing else was quite pricey.
We will give Sonoma one more try some time in the future, but won't rush to go back. We can get excellent meals at several other restaurants in Worcester for a lot less than the $100 plus that our meal at Sonoma cost.
The ambiance is considerably enhanced by new table linens and fresh flowers creating a more elegant dining experience. The Kung pow cauliflower was delightful although a bit too much oil. The fish and shrimp dishes were exceptional. Presentation was excellent and the wait staff was attentive, thoughtful, and professional.
Sonoma has been our favorite "special occasion" restaurant for several years. We loved the Princeton venue and though we miss what was special about it, Sonoma continues to be the excellent restaurant we remember so fondly. The food always was and continues to be the best in the area. The service, which integrates many of the old Sonoma staff with the former Ceres staff, remains excellent. Nicole, our server, did everything she could to make my wife's birthday special. Certainly, the atmosphere is different, but for those of us who miss the Princeton location, the new place is beautiful and just as quiet. In short, we came to sneer and stayed to pray. We'll be back.
Was looking forward to trying Sanomas new location. Was always impressed with my Princeton dining experience. Hostess brought us to the table and gave us menus. Luckily I was catching up with an old friend, since after 25 minutes it dawned on me that the waitress still hadn't come over to the table. I asked another server who was walking by to see if our table had a waiter/waitress. The hostess then came over and took our drink order. After another ten minutes the waitress finally showed up. She never offered an apology, and appeared to be having a bad nite.
The meal was just as uneventful as the service. The pork was cold and dry, and the crab tasteless. The frozen mashed potatoes at Trader Joe's were far superior to the ones I was served. I was afraid to ask my guest how his meal was. He did chuckle when the waitress asked if we wanted to bring the rest of his meal home—only thing on the plate were the chicken bones.
Luckily I was able to catch up with an old friend, because everything else was disappointing, especially for the price. Training is definitely lacking here, from the wait staff to the kitchen. Sadly, I've had better dining experiences at a Cracker Barrel.
As much as I was apprehensive about liking the new location I quickly warmed up to the new surroundings. Princeton had everything going for it including an unsurpassed atmosphere. I was disappointed that some of my favorite selections were missing on the current menu. One in particular was the escargots. We will definitely return now that it is practically in our backyard. I hope the current owners will allow Bill Brady to make all the food decisions. After all, he and his staff is what made Sonoma one of the best restaurant in the country.
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Still lots of kinks to work out in the new location. Food was good but a series of service mishaps marred our evening. Not what you'd expect from a place that's been in business for 20 years at another location. Long wait for our waitress. Longer wait for our main course. No bread service until after our mains were delivered despite our waitress offering it. Uninspired wine list.
The menus were hard to read because the plastic enclosure pages were old and yellowed. Please replace them.
The hostess was not at the entrance and after waiting for several minutes we had to ask a wait staff to find the hostess. The hostess should always be at the front station.
Our waiter was very helpful and very good.
Sonoma-Princeton was my favorite restaurant. I had been going there for years - particularly for special occasions (birthdays, anniversaries). The menu was small but unique - always changing with the seasons. The food was phenomenal. The wait staff was extremely attentive and made you feel very special. The ambiance was intimate. It was always a wonderful and special evening - worth the price.
The magic is gone. The menu at Sonoma-Beechwood now contains many mainstream items - cup of chowder, French onion soup, etc. It's no longer unique. It can't be. The restaurant is now open all day long. The food is good - not fantastic as it once was. Probably because it's all about volume now. Most of the wait staff came from Sonoma-Princeton. They are still good and try to be attentive - they are just dealing with a lot more people so they're not able to give the individualized attention they once did. As for ambiance, it's not horrible but it's not intimate. It's just a typical restaurant atmosphere. The only thing that hasn't changed are the prices. It's very expensive. It always was (and well worth it) but now it's just high end hotel food.
Definitely the end of an era. I feel no need to go back.
VERY disappointed. They were top notch before the move to the new location. Eating there now just seems like a TGI Fridays. Having it as part of the hotel really brings down the feel. I liked the old location SO much better. The service in the old location was impeccable! Last night was mediocre at best. The food also was mediocre. It certainly doesn't feel as "special" in their new spot. I more than likely wont be back. I was hooked on EVERYTHING at the old spot...food...service...dessert...ambiance...it all worked. The new spot is a dog....bummer!
We tried Sonoma's new location at the Beachwood Hotel and was very happy with our evening. Our meals were well prepared and the service was spot-on.
We started with a Caesar salad - a nice balance of dressing in a crisp Asiago shell. We also tried the Asian Chicken and Foie Gras Dim Sum dumplings - served in a nice mushroom broth, but the dumplings offered more of a chicken taste...we really couldn't taste the foie gras. Still, it was tasty.
We both had the Rack of Lamb - perfectly prepared to our medium-rare request. The shallot demi-glace was delicious, and the accompanied potatoes (mashed yukon gold) and green beans with carrots were nice accompaniments. The lamb was a choice piece without any grissle and well trimmed. However, our recollection was that the crust on the rack was different at Sonoma's former location, which we preferred. Still I wouldn't hesitate in ordering or recommending this dish.
We finished our meal with two choices from the desert cart: carrot cake ( rich and moist,) and creme brulee (could use more vanilla) and coffee.
The wine selection was surprisingly medium-range priced. We chose a 2012 Groth Cabernet Savignon.
The room has booth and table seating and a entertaining without being intrusive classical guitarist played during the evening. Overall the room ambiance was nice and not loud.
Our server was knowledgeable, attentive and paced our meal perfectly.
It was nice to see Sonoma at their new home, and we're happy to see a new upscale choice in Worcester.
Last night we went to use our phantom gourmet gift cards that our children had given us to celebrate my birthday at Sonoma' s restaurant in Worcester. When we presented our gift cards we were told we couldn't use them because they weren't set up yet to accept them. Our dinner came to $141.00. That should have been posted at the hostess station not after you had your meal. Very upset longtime patron of Sonomas. They are posted on Phantom Gourmet list of restaurants participating. So upset and disappointed.
Having been a big fan of Sonoma's Princeton location, their new location leaves me cold. It lacks the warmth and elegance of Princeton, and at times was a bit noisy thanks to the bar and the kitchen. The scenery is unattractive - a hotel on one side and a parking lot and Rt 9 on the other. We even heard the life flight helicopter arrive at UMass Medical.
The good news is, the food was fabulous along with the service. Debbie was attentive but not intrusive. She knew her menu and was able to give us wonderful suggestions. Our meals were not only delicious but we're elegantly presented. It rated an A+. Hopefully , over time, the ambiance will once again match the quality of the food and service, making it a destination for a special occasion!
We were there to celebrate my wife's birthday. It was first time in the new location. We had a wonderful evening. Sonoma honored our request for seating next a window, the ambiance was perfect the live Spanish guitar music in background was just load enough w/o being overpowering.
Each course was superb. The entire evening was perfect. We highly recommend Sonoma.
We sat under that huge dome light in the center of the dining room. It's a definite lumen mood killer. I noticed the artificial flowers (the green globes) are the same ones that have adorned the room for a decade. THe service was good but we never really engaged with our waitress. Nuovo is our go to spot and they know how to engage the diner. This is a good restaurant but nothing special here. We ended up at Nuovo for a night cap.
Lunch was a total disappointment. For a business lunch, I was embarrassed for suggesting Sonoma. I know it's early in the transition, but I never expected such poor service as well as the quality of the food. Much has suffered in the change to Worcester. Our waitperson was slow for everything - from our drink order, lunch order (for salads), and a long wait to hear the dessert offerings. I have dined at the original Princeton location many times, this was nothing like the wonderful experiences of the past.
I have been a loyal, happy customer of Sonoma when the restaurant was based in Princeton. Sadly, next to nothing that stood out about that experience has made the transition to Worcester. I have my fingers crossed that its a "growing pains" type of thing and will try again in a month. Service was slow, they couldnt even find us a menu! and clearly not trained properly. Most important, my dinner was pretty "meh".
We went to Sonoma for an anniversary celebration. Saw it on Facebook and since I have had Bill Brady's catering, we had to try it. We were not disappointed! Food was delicious! Would have liked a bigger table though. I had the salmon and grilled vegetables while my husband had caribbean shrimp. While my dish was plentiful he would have like a few more shrimp. We each started with the clam chowder which was wonderful! Not sure what our dessert was called but we shared a raspberry dish that was to die for. We will definitely go back!
My wife and I recently visited their new location as a birthday treat. The decor is very upscale, and it made use feel special to occupy the room. Both of our appetizers, my ostrich and her tuna sashimi, were excellent. Her sirloin steak was cooked perfectly for her (and she's fussy), while my Korean short ribs were properly savory. We think the desserts could have some more variety - most were little cylinders of something. However, the coconut sorbet in a coconut shell was a fun end to the evening.
Sonoma has been my favorite local restaurant for almost 15 years. I was very excited to learn they had moved to Worcester., which is closer and more convenient for me. We went d during the first few days that they were open and were greatly disappointed. They just weren't ready for prime time. They had grossly underestimated the number of customers that they would have and they did not have sufficient staff. The presentation of the food was mediocre and not at all like what we are used to at Sonoma. The service was terrible. The new location is noisy as compared to the comfortable and intimate location in Princeton.
I think that they will improve and will give them another chance in a month or so. I will then revise this review as appropriate.
Nothing beats Sonoma. Nothing. There are lots of restaurants choices in and about Worcester County, but this one is always the very best in fine dining. There is not one single aspect of your meal that is overlooked. Each course is exquisitely prepared, presented and extraordinarily tasty. Their new location is interesting in that it's not as romantic and intimate as their former location in Princeton. However, the restaurant is beautiful, the classical guitar is an amazing touch. If you're looking for a very special place to have a spectacular meal this is your place.
First time at the new location, had been to Princeton once a couple years ago on Valentine's day with my wife and another couple. Wasn't that impressed back then, but gave them a bit of a break considering the holiday. Went to the new location at the Beechwood hotel on Friday night with my wife and another couple to celebrate their recent engagement. Again, wasn't all that impressed with the menu selection or the food quality. Sirloin au poirve was okay, not great. My friend ordered the salmon but didn't like it and barely ate any of it . The waitress asked if she wanted to take it home - my friend declined of course - and I was surprised that the waitress didn't ask if there was something wrong since it was basically untouched. Considering how expensive they are, there are a lot of other restaurants in the area that I'd recommend over Sonoma.
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Dr. Anderson was interviewed by Katina Makris on Lyme Light Radio on the issue of Mycoplasma as a co-infection with Lyme disease. You can listen to the archived show by clicking the link, or by listening at iTunes. Dr. Wayne Anderson is a renowned naturopath at Gordon Medical Associates with three decades of experience in treating tick-borne diseases. He explains how mycoplasmas are the culprit in many Lyme cases that do not fully recover. Many 'Lyme' cases stall and do not fully recover. Dr Anderson's experience pinpoints one of the 'co-infections' ticks also infect us with, mycoplasmas!! Get ready to learn a TON!!
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Stellar-Award Winning Gospel Artist Jason Nelson, Talks New Album "Jesus Revealed"
Talented gospel singer/songwriter and musician Jason Nelson, released his much-anticipated new album, JESUS REVEALED today, featuring the #1 hit gospel single "I Am"! A worshipper at heart, Jason Nelson recorded 14 live tracks last year before a packed audience in his native Baltimore. Nelson teamed up with long-time songwriting partner, Dana Sorey to co-write most of the tracks, along with his twin brother and fellow gospel artist Jonathan Nelson contributing writing on "Can't Stop Calling," while, Tasha Page-Lockhart lends her voice to join Nelson on "I See The Lord."
Following his hit solo releases I SHALL LIVE, PLACE OF WORSHIP, and the Stellar Award-winning SHIFTING THE ATMOSPHERE, Jason Nelson brings listeners together in worship with his powerful performances on JESUS REVEALED. Heed had the opportunity to chat with Jason about the new project and much more! Check it out and be sure to get your copy of JESUS REVEALED today!
Mike: How are you Mr. Nelson?
Jason Nelson: I'm doing well man, can't complain at all! You can call me Jason!
Mike: Okay! [Laughs]
Jason Nelson: I'm not big on all that formal stuff, I'd rather be normal. [Laughs]
Mike: That's good to know! So, firstly thank you for carving some time out to chat with Heed Magazine. I know we had the chance to come out to your album listening about a month ago, so it's cool to talk with you 1-on-1 about the new project. Can you talk to us a little about the album and the inspiration behind the title and behind some of the songs you chose to put on the album?
Jason Nelson: The project was really birthed out of a series we were teaching at our church call "The Revealed God". While we were right in the middle of that series, I started talking to my producer Dana Sorey and I said, "Dana, I think this is what we're supposed to be talking about for this next record," and interestingly enough I had just taught on 'I am…'; how God is the Great 'I am'. That song became the first in a series of songs we wrote for this record and it was all birthed directly out of that series. Once we figured out what the subject matter was, it was a matter of naming the record appropriately and "The Revealed God" just didn't have that ring to it…so we decided to call the record "Jesus Revealed".
Mike: So, you mentioned your producer Dana Sorey. Who else have you worked with on this project songwriting and production wise?
Jason Nelson: Dana did all of the production this time around, from a musical perspective. I worked with Daniel Johnson who did vocal production. Featured on the record we have Tasha Page-Lockhart, who is just an amazing singer. She puts her whole heart into the song. I kind of describe her feature as her taking over; I took a step back and let her do what she does. Also featured on the album is a group from the Bronx named Livre, and they are featured on "The Worship Song." They were awesome on this record as well!
Mike: I remember hearing your music for the first time about 8 or 9 years ago. A friend let me listen and songs like "I Shall Live" and "Know It's Alright" are songs I listen to presently. How would you say your music has evolved since releasing that first album?
Jason Nelson: Aw man, that's a great question. It has definitely evolved and I think evolution is probably the best word to describe it. What I would say is the material is more mature and more personal because I've learned how to be a little more transparent in delivering the songs. But, I think it's gotten a lot more God-centered, not that it wasn't God-centered before, but the material is more vertical now than it's ever been. Let me know it that makes sense.
Mike: I'm with you brother. That makes perfect sense. [Laughs] I was watching a Youtube clip of you singing "Trust Me" by Richard Smallwood and Tye [Tribbett] was playing the piano. You are really an incredible singer, but you are extremely anointed as well. Do you find yourself having to suppress what you can do vocally, as to not be distracting during worshipful moments?
Jason Nelson: [Laughs] I've had several people tell me that it's hard to worship while listening to me sing. They said they get distracted, so I do keep that in mind and I try to make sure the focus is always God. But my thing is, from a creative perspective it's hard to suppress that because a part of what my worship is includes that.
Mike: Right!
Jason: You see what I'm saying? So it's hard to not do it, because it's a part of who I am just as a musician. I've been a musician since I was 13, so it's hard to not be a musician while I'm singing. I am careful to make sure that placement is where it needs to be and that what I do is not overboard or becomes showy. I think that's when it really becomes distracting, when everything you do is about producing an 'ooh and aah' instead of leading people into the presence of God. It's a very thin line, but I try to maintain the integrity of the pursuit of God even though the musicality has been unveiled and uncovered at the same time.
Mike: I look at people like you and Kim Burrell as some of the few people who have been able to execute without compromising the integrity of your gift and anointing. I think that's why it moves me because it's so creative but still feels authentic and God-centered. But going back to the project, what are some of your favorite songs on the project?
Jason Nelson: I'm going to retreat to 'they're all my favorites!' [Laughs] I'm so proud of this entire body of work. I love how the music is compiled and the sequence of the songs and all of that. "I Am" is really strong to me but it's probably because it's the first song we wrote for this record. I love "Way Maker" because of the story that is told as it relates to how we know Jesus as a 'way maker'. "So In Love" because it's so much fun. It's the story of grace, and how God doesn't give up on you when you give up on yourself! I could literally go through the whole record and tell you reasons why I love each of them. It's not a song on the record that I regret putting on there.
Mike: That's good news because I personally love the entire record, but "Way Maker" and "Can't Stop Calling" stuck out to me personally!
Jason Nelson: Yeah, "Can't Stop Calling" is a great record!
Mike: The groove is too sick! [Laughs] So, You are a father, a husband, a pastor and in addition to all of that you are a worship leader. How do you balance being all of those things effectively?
Jason Nelson: For me, the key is prioritizing. The first relationship that you have to manage is the one between you and God. Beyond that it's family! My first ministry is my family. Then the church and music are interchangeable. But, after family, I've learned the art of just saying 'no'. There are some things I just can't be and some places I just can't go and still be integral with all of the assignments that God has given me. The freedom to not be bound by anything because I have to say 'yes' is pretty liberating as it relates to how I manage from day-to-day. I give a lot of time to my family because I spend a lot of time on the road. I have a great staff at church so it makes it easy for me to be absent and run things. Now we have technology and you can do a whole bunch of stuff and not be in the room but feel like you're in the room.
Mike: The last thing I want to ask you is, what are some things you 'take heed' to?
Jason Nelson: At the top of the list is definitely my family. They are my life and they are the reason why I do what I do. They're the reason why I love going on the road, but they are also the reason why I love coming home. Family is definitely at the top of the list, but I would also say my relationship with God because that's the filter through which I see everything. That's what moderates my life. Education restrains you; there are certain constrictions that happen when you learn and I'm on this constant journey to learn God.
Be sure to purchase JESUS REVEALED RIGHT NOW on iTunes!
Check out the lead single "I Am"


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Xtralis appoints new Business Development Manager for fire and security solutions
Published on 23 July, 2010
Andrew joins Xtralis from Honeywell where he spent the last seven years specialising in the National Accounts and Specification Markets. With over 20 years experience in the industry, Andrew is well placed to take the business forward, capturing key projects and large customer activity across the UK. "I will be liaising with consultants and end-users to ensure that Xtralis fire and security products are specified as the solution of choice," he says.
"I am excited to be working across the complete Xtralis fire and security portfolio, which has an excellent reputation across the industry for its innovative and reliable products. I am very much looking forward to the challenge of being involved in some key projects, highlighting the features and benefits of Xtralis' industry-leading fire and security solutions," he adds.
Andrew will be reporting directly to Mick Goodfellow, Vice President Sales Europe. "Xtralis holds a leading position for fire and security technologies," Mick says, "and Andrew's appointment signals our focus and commitment to ensuring Xtralis is the manufacturer of choice for specifiers and end-users."


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The winter of 1948 to 1949 in Northern Nevada found millions of sheep and cattle starving and stranded in the worst winter since 1889. The United States Air Force used C-82 cargo planes, so called "Flying Boxcars" to drop desperately needed hay to the marooned livestock. In the first seven days, 525 tons of alfalfa were dropped.
Caption and image below by UNR:
"Operation Haylift. Capt. D. L. Sayle, Operations Officer, 62nd Troop Carrier Group from McChord Field, Washington, plots his 250-mile course on a map while his C-82 flying boxcar planes are loaded early today with hay for starving, snowbound livestock in eastern Nevada. With him are Chief L. K. Vaughn, USN, Fallon base, and Flight Lt. Peter E. Berry, RAF exchange officer from Devonshire, England. Fallon, Nevada. January 24, 1949."
Churchill County, Nevada
Electronic Publisher Special Collections Department, University of Nevada, Reno Libraries
Hollywood made Operation Haylift into a movie in 1950. The movie was filmed around Ely, the base of the original operation.


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I'm not concerned if Brock sits every once and awhile as he should. I'm concerned he's going to become best buddies with Boulton up there night after night. I hope my fears turn out to be irrational.
Btw, Regin has looked good so far, ya? Better than PMB at least who's main role is to be the OTHER 90 something that's not JT.
I'm not concerned if Brock sits every once and awhile as he should. I'm concerned he's going to become best buddies with Boulton up there night after night. I hope my fears turn out to be irrational.
If the plan is to get Griff his 9 games and send him back, they best be putting him in soon. They need that roster spot. I understand that there's some (but not much) benefit in simply having him with the Big Club and get used to the travel, the practice, etc. (as well as getting him a big league check), but we really need that roster spot and he really needs to get on the ice - even if its in Edmonton.
Would have been perfect to get him in against the Coyotes at home, not against the defending Champs on the road. And if he doesn't play on Friday, then when will he get the PT?
Big Grif headed back to Edmonton. That's too bad, but I guess its the only real move that could be made. Would have been nice to see him last night instead of Hickey. But, that could have made Cappy's decision even harder if he held his own.
Disappointed to not make the team this year but hopefully years to come. Headed back to @EdmOilKings
I'm sure we'll see him at the end when his junior season is over.
By all accounts Donovan does have some physicality to his game. He did rack up lots of PIMs last year.
Nice article on nhl.com
Four years from now, when Andrew Ference's contract is expiring and he's entering the sunset of a successful NHL career, the Edmonton Oilers should have a desirable list of candidates to be their next captain as long as Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle, Sam Gagner and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins pay attention the way John Tavares did on Long Island for the past two seasons.
Tavares noticed Edmonton coach Dallas Eakins' choice of Ference as captain over Hall, Eberle, Gagner and Nugent-Hopkins. He nods in approval because he understands what a few extra years can mean to a young player with the potential to be a superstar and the pressure to turn into a leader.
Tavares could have been named the Islanders captain two years ago, when he signed his six-year contract extension, but he wasn't ready for the responsibility. The Islanders instead stitched a "C" on Mark Streit's sweater and gave Tavares the "A".
"It just gave me more time," Tavares said. "There was still a lot of growth and maturity needed in my game and as a person."
The Oilers appear to be using a similar model for their leadership depth, choosing Ference, who joined the team only five months ago, over one of their budding stars.
"There were lots of guys that we were considering, but every time as soon as we got into the conversations, whether it was with coaches or players, we always went right back to the same guy and it was Andrew," Eakins said. "He's the right guy for this team, to carry the weight of that letter."
Three games into his captaincy and his fifth NHL season, Tavares is confident in talking about himself as the right guy for the Islanders. He shows how prepared he is for the captaincy every day.
"I've seen his personality really open up," Islanders coach Jack Capuano said.
His voice is louder and his words are heavier. He's still reserved, but he's no longer shy about addressing the team.
"He doesn't talk and say nothing," Capuano said. "When he speaks it's obviously got a lot of value and guys listen."
Tavares was living in Islanders assistant coach Doug Weight's guest house two years ago; now he's welcoming teammates into his home. Colin McDonald moved in with Tavares last season before he knew if he would stay with the Islanders. He still lives there today.
"Although I've always believed captain is just a letter on your shirt, you're not going to change who you are, there are going to be instances that you're going to be demanded to do more things, you're going to have to step up and not necessarily control the room but be part of the room, be part of the voice," Weight told NHL.com. "That wasn't Johnnie's complete comfort zone [two years ago].
"He needed to work on some things. I think the whole League knows he did."
Hall, Eberle, Gagner and Nugent-Hopkins do too. They're in their early-to-mid 20s, just starting out in the NHL.
Since Ference is signed through the 2016-17 season, they have time to turn themselves into complete players while helping the Oilers become a complete team. Tavares would be the first to tell them to use the time wisely. At least one of them will figure out why when the time comes for him to wear the "C".
"It really helped me understand what it takes to be in that captain role," Tavares said. "Talking with Mark [Streit] all the time, the coaching staff, watching him address the team, it really helped the transition because now I feel there is not much change, I just kind of grow into being captain."
He truly deserves rock star fame but I wonder if he walks around the Island without ANYONE recognizing him. The dude is barely 23. Unreal.
And just to touch on the Edmonton cats....is it possible that they have too much young talent? With those guys (plus Yakupov), it doesn't allow for anyone to truly develop as the leader of the pack. Now, I'm not suggesting I wouldn't want those guys as a group on my team, but there's something to be said for having a superstar like JT and then building around him.
You obviously want to build talent around him but there is no question who's team this is....here in 2013. I'm not sure you could give the C to Hall, Eberle or Gagner because it was alienate the other guys.
Also, Edmonton seems to be a collection of young talent rather than a team. OTOH, the Isles look to be becoming a well oiled machine most evidenced by the Grabs to Bailey to Nielsen to Bailey beauty last night. I think the Yotes are still looking for that puck.
Quick note on the prospects. Kirill Kabanov was demoted to Siberia today AKA the ECHL. Ouch.
last night's game was in standard definition - unfrigging watchable. it didn't look like TV from ten years ago, it looked like the quality of a Harry Truman state of the nation speech.
maybe it's my TV - holy crap.
So where does Clutterbuck slide in on Friday? PMB probably sits, no?


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Floral Inn
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Floral Inn
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Property Location
When you stay at Floral Inn in Monterey Park, you'll be in the business district and close to California State University-Los Angeles and Citadel Outlets. This hotel is within the vicinity of Heritage Square and Los Angeles State Historic Park.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a television in the lobby.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
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Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
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- Year Built 1983
- Television in lobby
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors - 3
- Elevator/lift
- Free self parking
- Spa tub
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Concierge services
- Total number of rooms - 54
Room Facilities
- Free newspaper
- Balcony
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- Microwave
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- Access via exterior corridors
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Make Your Pregnancy A Great Time By Following These Great Tips
There are many ways to have a healthier and happier pregnancy for your baby and you. It's simple with the helpful ideas presented in the following article. Use the suggestions that will work best for you, and look forward to every minute you have in front of you.
The Best Tips About Pregnancy And Gestation
To help you sleep better during your pregnancy, develop a bedtime routine. Creating a consistent bedtime routine will ease your body into relaxing in expectation of bedtime and help sleep come faster. Relaxing rituals to consider include warm showers or baths, reading fiction of your favorite genre and getting a massage.
Keep your skin protected at all times as it becomes vulnerable while pregnant. A pregnant woman's skin is often more sensitive, making sunburn more likely, which can lead to even more serious potential problems such as skin cancer.
To deal with constipation while pregnant, try to consume a diet that contains a lot of fiber. Fruits, whole grains and vegetables are helpful. Constipation is caused during pregnancy by hormones. This can cause very bad gastrointestinal issues and it is very uncomfortable to deal with.
Don't be afraid to ask help when lifting things if you're pregnant. Heavy lifting has been known to cause miscarriages or extra stress to the baby, and can also cause a back ache. Always have others life heavy objects, even if you think you can do it.
Make sure you've gotten rid of any harmful chemicals that don't need to be around during your pregnancy. Cleaning solutions are the biggest culprits, so find natural solutions. After you have your baby, keep these agents outside of your home to make your environment safer for the child.
Try sleeping on the left side of your body once you reach your third trimester. This allows unrestricted blood flow to the baby, as well as promoting the flow of blood to the uterus and kidneys. Try to avoid sleeping on your back, as it is the worst position for blood flow.
Finding Bliss During Pregnancy - Useful Tips For You Once you reach your third trimester, it's time to pack your bags for your hospital stay. Do not wait around and end up at the hospital without all of your necessities. Be sure to pack your insurance information, your birth plan, and a camera.
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Try to keep the stress you're suffering from at bay when your pregnant by creating to-do lists while keeping your priorities in line. Perhaps your friends or family can help you out by completing some of the items. Sometimes, you can even take things off the list.
Don't be ashamed to relax and take a little time off for yourself when the situation calls. Once you give birth, your life will suddenly get even more complicated than it is now, and you will not have a lot of time to devote to pampering yourself. It is important to still make time for the things you enjoy, such as spending time with friends or maybe getting a massage. You will feel better, and so will the baby.
Pregnancy can be easy. Consider what has been presented here in order to make a positive impact on your pregnancy. Go over this article again if you have any more questions and show it to the people you love as well.


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In this section of the website we have laid out the most common immigration programs so that you can familiarize yourself with the programs and their requirements.
Please click on the appropriate section / program for an overview of the program and what criteria you need in order to apply.
Skilled Worker Programs
Canada is always looking for people with skills and value to add to the country. This the main purpose of the Skilled Worker Program that exist at both the federal and provincial levels is to bring in skilled and educated talent in areas which are in need to further bolster the Canadian economy.
Work in Canada Programs
These programs are for people who want to come to Canada on a Work Permit and either stay for a temporary period or start off on a temporary basis and then transition into a Permanent Resident. These programs cover all different types of skill levels from Senior Management in Corporations to Nannies or caregivers taking care of children or seniors.
Tourist and Visitor Visa Programs
Canada is an excellent place to vacation and tour, with its diverse landscapes and climate. Many people come here each year for vacation or to come and spend time with family who are living and making Canada their home. Some visitors will require a visa before they can travel or if they intend on staying for a long duration.
Student Immigration
Entering Canada as a student is a great way to learn at World Class Educational Institutions and for those who wish to stay in Canada the first step to becoming a Permanent Resident. Studying in Canada will prepare you with credentials for the local job market and give you a pathway to stay.
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Canada has an excellent economy that is built on secure investment and banking legislation. The Country is always open for business and investment; and this is evidenced by the large number of programs for high net-worth people who wish to immigrate under a business or investment program.


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Q: What if my landlord or letting agent does nothing about the fire risks?
TTV recommends sending a formal request, in writing, to your landlord. This can be a letter or an email. Use or adapt our template if you like, but you must include the date it is sent and keep a safe copy of it. (It is really important that you keep accurate details of all correspondence with your landlord and letting agent. You may be required at a later date to demonstrate that you are a good tenant who has met all your responsibilities.)
If your landlord still won't act on your written request, then they are not meeting their legal obligations and should be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). You may be worried about how your Landlord will react to this; will they evict me, will they increase my rent? Don't be afraid to insist that safety standards are met on the home you live in. The legislation is there to support you and you must ensure that the rent you pay is for a safe home.
If you want to speak to someone about this issue, go to the HSE website for details. You can also read up on fire safety at home, including regulations for landlords, on the Government site Fire Kills.
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