AFTER MY EYE SURGERY

Well, THAT'S something I hope I don't have to do again.........  

THREE DAYS FACE-DOWN.  I was able to rent a chair that looks much like a massage chair, which came with a shelf and mirror to reflect the TV so that I could watch it with my face down. Naturally I had to put it together, but it was quite easy.

The same head piece was provided for the bed.  THAT was more tough to get used to, particularly because the right cheek pillow wasn't glued on properly and kept slipping off so I'd wake with my cheek on the metal bar.  

BUT, the GOOD NEWS is, the gas bubble they injected into my eye is almost gone. Just another day or two and then 3-4 weeks of additional healing and I'll be back to true normal. No more wavy lines and faces - like in the FUN HOUSE MIRRORS - it was kinda cool and kinda creepy actually. But I'm glad to say good riddance.

The reason I had to lay face down was because the bubble floats "up" and when I was face down, the bubble would float "up" to the back of my eye and keep the "repaired macular hole" (in front of the retina) flat. A miracle really. WHO was the first doctor to think this up? And WHO was the first patient? AMAZING.

It was a happy day when my neighbors, MONICA and LEX packed up the equipment to send it back!!

This past Wednesday, one week after the surgery, I was given the go-ahead to resume normal activities - even DRIVE - even drink WINE. WHOOHOO!! It took me a few extra days, but yesterday I intermittently read a PEOPLE magazine and then ventured out in the car - got a pedicure (only to find out that the owner sold the place and it was her last day - I don't care for the pedicure I received from the new owner, so the hunt is on for a new place - another CLEAN place!!). I then drove to the grocery store, but as I looked down into the refrigerator bins, the gas bubble was right in the center of my vision and it made me a bit woozy. Needless to say, it was a short visit.

Typing on the computer must still be short-lived too - floaters, gas bubble and glasses are still learning to "get along" simultaneously. I HAVE caught up on Seasons 3 and 4 of HOMELAND and am looking forward to Season 5 starting October 4th.  A few movies, and the Presidential Candidate Debate kept me satisfied in front of the TV - an activity I can do without any problem.

Before you feel TOO SORRY for me, take a look at the "DAY BEFORE SURGERY DECADENCE" that I enjoyed - a NORDSTROM CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE!! It was truly as good as it looks!

A shout out of THANKS to all of my FAMILY/FRIENDS/NEIGHBORS/BLOG FOLLOWERS who have wished me well and taken care of me. HOW could I have done it without each of you?! It was much appreciated and brightened my days!! You have no idea.

I have much to say about my trip to FRANCE and ITALY with the kids the week prior to surgery....... that's coming up.........

JOAN