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::Glad you're back, Andy. As a fellow detached retina surgery "survivor" (OK, that's a little overdramatic, maybe, but the post-op does feel like it!) I sure can empathize with the whole process. That doggone gas bubble may actually be the most annoying part, nothing like live viewed through a carpenter's level for about a month, eh? BTW, did they also do a [[Scleral buckle]] on you? I got me one of those, too! And the vitrectomy, and the gas bubble... and laser on the tear (which was extensive and got past the macula on me...), phooey. :-P [[User:Montanabw|<font color="006600">Montanabw</font>]]<sup>[[User talk:Montanabw|(talk)]]</sup> 16:18, 24 June 2013 (UTC)
::Glad you're back, Andy. As a fellow detached retina surgery "survivor" (OK, that's a little overdramatic, maybe, but the post-op does feel like it!) I sure can empathize with the whole process. That doggone gas bubble may actually be the most annoying part, nothing like live viewed through a carpenter's level for about a month, eh? BTW, did they also do a [[Scleral buckle]] on you? I got me one of those, too! And the vitrectomy, and the gas bubble... and laser on the tear (which was extensive and got past the macula on me...), phooey. :-P [[User:Montanabw|<font color="006600">Montanabw</font>]]<sup>[[User talk:Montanabw|(talk)]]</sup> 16:18, 24 June 2013 (UTC)
:::I was lucky, mine was peripheral, and caught early (36 hours after noticing it, I was in surgery). They used liquid nitrogen, rather than laser. <span class="vcard"><span class="fn">[[User:Pigsonthewing|Andy Mabbett]]</span> (<span class="nickname">Pigsonthewing</span>); [[User talk:Pigsonthewing|Talk to Andy]]; [[Special:Contributions/Pigsonthewing|Andy's edits]]</span> 17:49, 24 June 2013 (UTC)
:::I was lucky, mine was peripheral, and caught early (36 hours after noticing it, I was in surgery). They used liquid nitrogen, rather than laser. <span class="vcard"><span class="fn">[[User:Pigsonthewing|Andy Mabbett]]</span> (<span class="nickname">Pigsonthewing</span>); [[User talk:Pigsonthewing|Talk to Andy]]; [[Special:Contributions/Pigsonthewing|Andy's edits]]</span> 17:49, 24 June 2013 (UTC)
::::Very pleased indeed to see your name popping up on article edit histories again. Hope to see you firing on all cylinders again soon (but ''festina lente'' and don't overdo things!). [[User:Tim riley|Tim riley]] ([[User talk:Tim riley|talk]]) 18:31, 24 June 2013 (UTC)

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ANI re your DR

Hello. There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gaijin42 (talk • contribs) 21:05, 21 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Health

Very sorry indeed to see the temporary header on this page. Best wishes for speedy recovery, and I hope you will be well enough for the ballet bash at Covent Garden next week. Please don't trouble to reply to this. Tim riley (talk) 20:13, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Similarly - hope you're feeling better soon. Hchc2009 (talk) 17:28, 11 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for caring! Andy sent a short email that retina surgery went well but he needs to lay down most of the time for a week and can't edit. I am glad surgery went well. Did you know that he created this? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:04, 11 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I had a similar procedure in 2007; you do have to - quite literally - keep your head down for at least a week, and after that, for a great deal of the day for a while longer. It's a BIG deal as far as being able to read or use a computer!!!! Best wishes to Andy for a full recovery! Montanabw(talk) 18:35, 14 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you to you all, and those who have sent good wishes via other means. The surgery, to repair a detached retina, seems to have gone well, but it's too early to know what the long-term outcome will be. I am still effectively immobile for 50 mins in every hour, and so cannot use a keyboard, only my phone. I should be up and about in three or four days, and may be at the Covent Garden event. I may do some minor edits (I have some files to upload) as I return to activity, and will respond to longer debates as soon as I am able, later. Right, that's my ten minute break up... Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 10:41, 17 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I remember, nothing sucks like sleeping face down (literally! and you gotta stay there!!) for a month or so, my neck muscles took longer to recover than the eye! Montanabw(talk) 17:28, 17 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

AN/I

Hi Andy, I'm glad to hear your retina surgery went well. I want to make you aware that the discussion you started on AN/I continues. There's an effort to ask Nikkimaria to agree not to follow your and Gerda's contribs, and to ask you and Gerda not to add infoboxes where you can anticipate that the addition will be contentious. If it's still open when you start editing again, I hope you'll comment. The aim is to head off an ArbCom case, which looks likely if this isn't resolved. Many thanks, SlimVirgin (talk) 02:19, 13 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 12 June 2013

Wikidata weekly summary #62

Here's your quick overview of what has been happening around Wikidata over the last week.

DYK nomination of Portrait of Kitty

Hello! Your submission of Portrait of Kitty at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! BlueMoonset (talk) 16:46, 17 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

  • Andy, I hadn't realized you had to restrict time here while you are recovering. I'll put a note on the nomination so people know we should wait until you're ready to deal with it: no need to rush under the circumstances. BlueMoonset (talk) 17:38, 17 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Mention on WP:AN

I have mentioned you on the Admin Noticeboard [1]. I encourage you to read this and take it to heart. That is all. Guy (Help!) 23:01, 18 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 19 June 2013

Wikidata weekly summary #63

Here's your quick overview of what has been happening around Wikidata over the last week.
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DYK nomination of Kissing the shuttle

Hello! Your submission of Kissing the shuttle at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! AgneCheese/Wine 02:57, 22 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Covent Garden ballet bash

Much concern was expressed today, and I am empowered to send the collective wishes of assembled Wikipedians for your speedy recovery. No answer needed, natch! Tim riley (talk) 22:38, 22 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Bugle: Issue LXXXVII, June 2013

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Health update

Thank you again to everyone who has sent or expressed good wishes. For those curious (which Wikipedian isn't?), I suffered a retinal detachment, which was treated by vitrectomy including the injection of a gas bubble. My eye surgeon is pleased with my progress, though it's still early days so far as knowing the long-term outcome. The gas bubble in my eye is reducing in size and I no longer need to lie prone for most of the time. While I will need to take regular breaks, I am now able to start to resume editing. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 13:55, 24 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for good news! - Yes, I was curious ;) - please: take it easy, to avoid unhealthy dissonant chords ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:30, 24 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Glad to hear the good news.--SPhilbrick(Talk) 15:31, 24 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Glad you're back, Andy. As a fellow detached retina surgery "survivor" (OK, that's a little overdramatic, maybe, but the post-op does feel like it!) I sure can empathize with the whole process. That doggone gas bubble may actually be the most annoying part, nothing like live viewed through a carpenter's level for about a month, eh? BTW, did they also do a Scleral buckle on you? I got me one of those, too! And the vitrectomy, and the gas bubble... and laser on the tear (which was extensive and got past the macula on me...), phooey.  :-P Montanabw(talk) 16:18, 24 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I was lucky, mine was peripheral, and caught early (36 hours after noticing it, I was in surgery). They used liquid nitrogen, rather than laser. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 17:49, 24 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Very pleased indeed to see your name popping up on article edit histories again. Hope to see you firing on all cylinders again soon (but festina lente and don't overdo things!). Tim riley (talk) 18:31, 24 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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