Look Like A Pirate Day, Part 1

Interrupting my trip blogs as today was the day of my first cataract surgery.  I've had cataracts for years, and this summer I was referred to a cataract surgeon as they were getting noticeably worse.  The surgeon agreed that it was time to take care of them.  Since flying for several weeks after surgery was not advised, the surgery was planned for September, after the trip.

Today was right eye day.  With a 7:15 am arrival time at the surgery center, I was up and getting ready by 6.  Steve was already up by then as he got to eat breakfast....

Arrived a few minutes early, then realized that I'd forgotten my picture ID.  Thankfully they already had it on file, so not a problem.  Signed paperwork then was called back to prep a few minutes later.  Drops, forms, drops, blood pressure, drops, IV, drops, oxygen prongs.  Lots of drops!  Then after a few minutes wait, off I went to the surgical room.  I remember some of what was done but not much, thanks to the magic of versed.  It only took about 15 minutes, so they say.  I was soon back in the original cubicle with Steve joining me.  After a cup of juice and some peanut butter crackers, it was time to go.  Start to finish within two hours.

So now I'm home, taking it easy today.  I have a metal shield over my eye, hence the "look like a pirate" jokes.  What I didn't expect was that there would not be a bandage under that, and there are holes in the shield, so I can see if I want to.  I'm keeping it closed much of the time as it's more comfortable that way.  Lots of eye watering which is bugging me.  But the shield stays on until I see the doctor for the post op check tomorrow morning.  Probably a good thing as it's reminding me to leave it alone.

Not supposed to lift over 25 # or over exert myself in similar ways, so walking Marty is out for a few days.  Giving my arms a rest!   Not cleared to drive until at least after the post op visit, hopefully tomorrow I'll get the green light for that.  I have tomorrow off from work and guess I'll take advantage of that.  Back on Thursday.

Results?  Hopefully good.