Eye Event

Well it is the day after. Here is some information about my left eye cataract removal procedure of yesterday.

Day of surgery...It was almost postponed because as soon as they attached the ekg(?) a very unusual heart rhythm was shown. Well they had to call my doctor’s nurse in Montrose and she had to tell him, and then he had to tell her to call them back and tell them it is ok to go ahead. I already told them that I have had a heart murmur all my life. I was becoming totally irritated, angry and uncomfortable that was for sure! In fact my own doctor put it on the paper he faxed for permission for surgery. Maybe they didn’t see that or maybe they didn’t know what his comment said when it came to the heart check box. It said, 2/6 SEM (I think)(I have a copy of that fax). They said this wasn't a heart murmur and it was concerning. Anyway they hadn’t started the anesthesia and I laid there all restrained and taped, for over 1/2 hour. The strong tape they used to hold my eye open and my head and shoulders in place was terrible when they took it off. It stuck too well and my skin is way thin. It did not tear my skin but it felt like it was going to. My right eye is fine, the left one still burning and scratching. I go to Monrose office for follow up tomorrow at 2:30. The story will continue I guess..I’m doing my 3 different drops as the guide chart instructs. 

When I was in the surgery room there were five other patients on lined-up beds. Our heads were covered with a mesh 'bonnet' our feet with 'booties' and a full covered robe on our entire body. It felt like being in a production line! Yes, there was more than one surgeon and anesthesiologist and many nurses. I had three tapes on my wrist - one for ID, one for allergies and one to alert that right limb is not normally functional. (my arm)

After the surgery was complete, surgeon said it may take 2-3 months for total healing and I am known as a slow healer! Oh well It’s done and it’s time to move forward.

Today the burning and scratching have diminished somewhat and I've noticed that when I look through new eye lens, colors are washed out. Whites are whiter and blacks are darker compared to looking through right eye. I didn't sleep well. It was hard to sleep on my back and right side - not easy because I’m mostly a left side sleeper!

During my follow-up visit today I will have questions. I was previously encouraged by eye doc to get other eye done. Will talk about that during this at this appointment.

Hand where anesthesia was put into vein is sure purple after removing bandaid.