Cataract Surgery Over

Well, it's over--the first one, anyway.  My friend picked me up at 8:00, we got Margate a bit before 9:00 and I was taken into the inner sanctum right away.

I was surprised that you keep your clothes on; they just give you a gown and cover your hair and shoes.  A very nice nurse, Anne Marie, prepped me, then I went under the knife.

I think the anesthesiologist should have increased the dosage or kept it up longer, or something, because I became aware of what was happening before it was over. It wasn't actually painful--I felt pressure only for a second or two--but I didn't like the sensation at all.  Before he injected me, I mentioned I would have like to take an Ativan beforehand and he said I could have.  Before the next one, I want to get in touch with him and be sure I heard right.

Was home by a bit after twelve noon and had "breakfast"--my usual, although it was actually lunchtime.  Took a nap while my friend went for a run, then we went to Acme together.     

I was delighted when son, Mike, called from Salt Lake to say his second meeting has been cancelled due to the anticipated bad weather and, as he doesn't leave until Saturday evening, would be back here last night.

He was--blew in about 7:30 with a pizza, just as we were ending a Skype call from Tokyo.  Mike and family are going to be there in April, so will see that branch (including the adorable little twig) then.

Since Mike can take me back for my check-up appointment, my friend left for home after many thanks and hugs from me.  Had my popcorn and iced tea (I'm skipping the evening wine now), and both went to bed early.

As for my eye: It's still exceedingly blurry--like looking through thick gauze--which worries me a lot, but I hope that will correct itself before long.  Will ask the doctor today.