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Reverend357 OP t1_jdifffr wrote

Today is my Dad's 68th birthday. He had a stroke back in december (that luckily didn't have too many after effects), but his health has been really bad since then, and he's often stuck in the hospital for a while (currently in there for 2 weeks...second surgery today).

He is bored out of his mind in there, but too tired to read, and last time I visited I suggested audio books. He was pretty into the idea, and since I know he prefers on ear headphons to anything else, I ordered a pair for SR60X for him together with a nice case, usb c dongle and a 3 month audible gift subscription. Gonna bring it to him tomorrow and help him set up audible on his phone and pick a book. Hope he's gonna like it. Also, a bar of toblerone chocolate might find it's way into the carry case too....maybe ;)

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TheMcNabbs t1_jdj8c08 wrote

You're good offspring to do this for your dad. I'd do the same for mine in a heartbeat if he didnt go and get himself some sennheisers upon asking me about headphones for big ears

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fuzeebear t1_jdjvdea wrote

> last time I visited I suggested audio books

Excellent! You saved pops from boredom with this. And hopefully you're helping him keep his mind turning over, which can help a great deal with whatever recovery he can do

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Reverend357 OP t1_jdll7sp wrote

Expierenced that one first hand. Laser eye surgery gone wrong, was blind on that eye for a few days and the pain prevented me from opening the other eye for more than a few seconds. Sitting in a dark room 24/7 without being able to do anything makes you crazy. Had just enough time to start an audiobook and at least have something to listen to for a few hours. Now I mostly use them when I have to drive long distances for several hours. Makes the highway a lot more interesting.

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DPKingston t1_jdm3mkl wrote

Me: looking into lasik(asking clinics near my area)recently after seeing a good amount of posts of people taking it then seeing your comment

Me: im in danger

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Reverend357 OP t1_jdm42so wrote

I got unlucky, plus it was a lasek. The lens you get for a few days afterwards was defective and melted, they had to scrape it out of my eye and that's when it got injured. Lasik doesn't use those lenses,you'll be fine :)

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WizeGuyDezignz t1_jdl7er4 wrote

Good on you man, I really hope everything works out for your dad.

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Reverend357 OP t1_jdlle5n wrote

thanks. yeah, me too. if those idiots in the rehab center hadn't mistaken a pulmonary embolism for a damned kidney stone he would be in better shape right now...but at least he can breath again.

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