20/20 Experience

So it's been a while, I have been missing in action.  I have to say I was dealing with a sick child one week and last week I was just in a "blah" mode.  I will get back on track by saying I finally did it!  I finally got my Lasik procedure done.  I know, I know - you are probably thinking everyone has Lasik now.  Well, I was one of those that didn't.  I was fine sticking to my contacts and glasses because well I was just a little chicken  at the thought of having surgery on my eyes.  I truly believe bumps in the road happen to get us to step out of our comfort zone and get on another level of education and self awareness.  About a month ago, I woke up, took a shower and attempted to put my contacts on - which didn't happen.  My right eye was severely red and each time I tried to put my contact on, my eye would sting intensely.  I ended up having to wear my glasses that day and the next day when the pain wouldn't go away, I ended up making a doctor's appointment.  So come to find out I had an ulcer on my eye.  Yes, an ulcer.  I didn't even know you could get ulcers on your eyes.  I had to get a prescription for antibiotic drops which I had to put on my eyes for a week until my ulcer went away.  My ulcer, who we named Ursula, thanks to my sis in law, was the bump in the road which led me to finally getting Lasik.  While at the eye doctor, it was noted that I had been wearing contacts for 17 years!!!  That is an extremely long time.  That was my final wake up call, my ah ha moment that made me realize it's time.

My procedure took place on Friday, May 24th at 10:40 AM. I started getting butterflies while I was waiting, but the Valium they gave me took those nerves away and calmed my butt down. I had trouble with my left eye, so they had to attempt about 4-5 times to get the first part down, so I did get some bruising, but it should be gone in about two weeks. I was able to see almost immediately and by that evening I was able to see clearly.  By my follow up appointment on Saturday morning, the doctor said I was at 20/20.  How amazing is that?  I'm still in awe that I am able to see this clearly without the use of contacts and glasses.  I'm filled with gratitude that God gives humans the ability to have this knowledge and technology to give people the gift of sight.  I'm completely in awe and I'm truly grateful.

This procedure is just one thing to knock off my list of improving myself for this year.  I think it's not only important  to take care of ourselves from the inside but from the exterior as well.  I'm so happy I got this procedure done and I encourage anyone who is interested to go for it!!!!  It's amazing!!