Finally, I am getting it done.

[valis2]

I have scheduled a surgical procedure in August. I am so excited and happy. I have...hmm...let's just put it in simple terms...droopy eyelids. When I was growing up one eyelid ended up being considerably lower than the other, and I had surgery to correct it. Over the last few years the other eyelid has been drooping badly. It bothers me to no end, because it cuts off part of my vision, and it forces the other eye to do most of the work, which gives me headaches. I'm certain the original eye will start drooping in the next few years, but still, it will be so nice to have some time where I'm not paranoid about having a larger blind spot while I'm driving.

Plus, I am heartily sick of being at shows and having people approach me from the droopy-eyed side and snicker, "Aw, falling asleep?" This happens at least a couple times per show. I usually turn to them so that they can see both eyes and say, in an extremely non-sleepy voice, "Not yet." I will be so happy not to hear these stupid comments any longer, though I understand that it's a common conversational thing between vendors.

I'm also looking forward to not feeling weird about looking people in the eye. I just always hope that no one is uncomfortable carrying a conversation on with me. And I hate that potential customers see it, and I always worry that they're kind of squicked by it and that they leave my booth sooner than intended.

And I'm looking forward to not wincing when I see pictures of myself.

And the procedure (even with all of the add-ons) will only cost half of what I had thought.

Happy day!

Comments

[deepforestowl.livejournal.com]

yay for surgery then! Normally I view surgery as a really scary thing, but you sound excited about it, so hooray!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

It is scary. I thought it would just be an office thing, and it can be done in an office, but it's still going to require teh ebil general anesthesia, which sucks, because the only other time I've had it I threw up and was very unhappy. But the end result is so completely worth it!

[rickfan37.livejournal.com]

ANything to do with my eyes and I'd rather not be conscious!
Good for you, for getting that done! I'm sure it'll have a huge impact on you! :-)

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I think it will, too! Thanks!

[deepforestowl.livejournal.com]

The only anesthesia I have had was nitrous and it made me puke my guts out. I am all about trying to stay away from hospitals and doctors. Good luck chica!