LASIK

I had my operation yesterday. Ugh, it was a lot more uncomfortable than I thought or than I was told. It's becoming more and more clear that I metabolize everything very quickly. So at the Dentists' office, the novocaine usually wears off halfway through the procedure. Thankfully, I always tell my Dentist (who doesn't really believe me), until halfway through, I raise my hand - per our agreed upon signal, and he gives me another shot.

Same thing with this operation I think. I could feel the cut on my eyes during the first part of the procedure where they cut the cornea to create a flap. Wasn't as bad but still could feel it. The 2nd part was much more difficult as it last a lot longer and my eyes were so teary from the pain, that I had a difficult time continuing to look into the bright lights and the red dot (laser). By the end of the procedure, my eyes were burning, the vicodin had worn off and I was in pain. Thankfully AG took great care, brought me home, blocked off all possible lights. I felt like a vampire.

When I was able to ingest the 2nd vicodan, it was much better. I woke up 5 hours later - took off the bandages, and although my eyesight was still blurry, I could see better, and possibly the same as if I had my glasses on. This morning, at my post-op appointment, they confirmed that I was 20-15. Better than 20-20. Still healing, it could get better, could get a little worse, but thankfully it's all over.

Elaine has hers right now as we speak. Oh boy, I hope hers goes better than mine.