Good morning, Friends...
Well, I had my cataract surgery last Monday, the 22nd.
I must say it was all like a "cattle-call"...fast assembly line. I was number #4. We got to the surgical center at 12...I didn't have to undress! Loved that! Just took my sweater off my left arm so they could put the blood pressure cuff on me. Then inserted an IV on the top of my right hand and I was ready to go. I was asked medical questions...met with the anesthesiologist...then with my surgeon. Once that happened, it was time to roll to the operating room. My head was taped down to the bed...They injected "happy juice" (fentanyl)...enough to help with that anxious feeling...but just enough to let me sleep and wake up if the surgeon asked me something while he was operating. When I woke up...I had no vision in my eye! It was totally black! Scared the crap out of me! They said that happens sometimes and to just give it a minute. Finally, pink (love it) sparkles started appearing! It was quite the light show! Then I started seeing things...faces with auras around them...then finally, sight. A tiny bit blurry (pressure in the eye causes this) but I could see. Took about 5 minutes.
It's now been 6 days. My vision is sharp. Now I just have to contend with eye-drops...7 weeks of medicated ones...and forever, as needed, Thera-Tears. Just helps keep your eyes from feeling dry, if needed.
If you're thinking about getting the surgery, this was just my experience.
It seems we have inherited a cat...It's been around the neighborhood for several years but it's feral. Larry made it an insulated box with towels. It's been very cold here lately...and we're suckers for homeless kitties.
Well friends, guess I'll get off here, for now. Hope you are all well (there's a stomach virus running rampant in the USA now...Keep using hand sanitizer!!)
