I'm finally getting LASIK

[beeniesmom]

Remember this thread: http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=87002&highlight=lasik

Well, I got my appointment finally.
I'm having it done Feb. 26th in Virginia.
I'm so scared.
carmen

[borzoimom]

Oh wow- Virginia??? hmm.. Virginia is noted for having some of the best doctors you do know that.. The high incomes here attracts doctors like a magnet..
I wanted to get this done having worn glasses most of my life- but I am not a candidate they say- so if you have an appointment- you must be! In prayers and good luck..

[My Peanuts]

It's the best thing I ever did. It's awesome!

Good luck.

[beeniesmom]

Yeah, in Virginia Beach. My hubby has already had it done at Apecs there so he knows the doctor who will do mine.
Soooo nervous.
I don't know if we are flying or driving and if we are taking the puppers.

My peanuts: Were you able to see right after?
Would bringing the dogs be a bad idea?

Borzoimom, where in Va are you and why aren't you a candidate?
How long ago did you have a pre screen?
A lot has changed in the past few years.

[Lobodeb]

Oh, that's fantastic, Carmen! I'm thrilled for you! :D

[critter crazy]

Awsome!!! hubby and i both did it about 6 yrs ago, and it was the best thing ever!! just to be able to wake up and see the alarm clock, without having to fumble for glasses was a godsend! :D

Too bad i am back wearing glasses again, due to macular degeneration!:(

[Daisy and Delilah]

CONGRATS CARMEN!!! That's fabulous. My daughter had it done over here in Lake Mary, FL. She hasn't regretted it for a minute. Me and my son got to watch the surgery. I almost fainted but she didn't have any discomfort whatsoever. It was all good :)

[beeniesmom]

CONGRATS CARMEN!!! That's fabulous. My daughter had it done over here in Lake Mary, FL. She hasn't regretted it for a minute. Me and my son got to watch the surgery. I almost fainted but she didn't have any discomfort whatsoever. It was all good :)

Thanks for letting me know she had no discomfort.
I'm worried I'll try to scratch my eyes out.
I hope they sedate me well. :P

[critter crazy]

Thanks for letting me know she had no discomfort.
I'm worried I'll try to scratch my eyes out.
I hope they sedate me well. :P

well when i went you are awake the whole five minutes it takes! he he he he! yes they numb your eyes! It is actually realy cool, it is like watching a realy cool laser show, up close!!!!!:D

[Daisy and Delilah]

No problem!! She was as cool as a cucumber while we were stressing. They let the family members watch the whole thing. She went to the Filutowski Clinic. Have you heard of it? Dr. Filutowski is great!! :)

[beeniesmom]

No, I've never heard of it.
I'm going here: http://www.aapecs.com/

[borzoimom]

Yeah, in Virginia Beach. My hubby has already had it done at Apecs there so he knows the doctor who will do mine.
Soooo nervous.
I don't know if we are flying or driving and if we are taking the puppers.

My peanuts: Were you able to see right after?
Would bringing the dogs be a bad idea?

Borzoimom, where in Va are you and why aren't you a candidate?
How long ago did you have a pre screen?
A lot has changed in the past few years.
I live in the Shenandoahs. But about 60 miles from Northern Va...
I was not a candidate because I have a stigmatism in my left eye, and a prism is needed in my right. They said they could one but not the other, and would still need glasses to read.. I wish I could have it. My husband is near sigthed so they fixed on eye and after two days he can drive without glasses and they adjust to read.. Its amazing what they can do.
Virginia beach is noted for excellent doctors. If you werent about 3-4 hours away- we could do a pt meet as I can now drive ( YAYAAAAAAAAA!!)...
MY pre screen was last year- I am afraid- well I am stuck..

[RedHedd]

I just got back from my eye doctors (again) and they mentioned laser surgery AGAIN. These are some pretty amazing doctors here at UCSF. My case is delicate because I have dry eye syndrome and don't have a natural blink, however the corneal scars they will be trying to correct are very superficial so they're hoping it's doable. I'd be scared, but excited at the same time. We'll be praying for you for a wonderful result.

[My Peanuts]

[QUOTE=beeniesmom]My peanuts: Were you able to see right after?
Would bringing the dogs be a bad idea?

[QUOTE]

I could see right after but I couldn't see very well. The next morning was when I could really see clearly. You can bring the dogs,if they are good when out of town. You arent going to feel like having them jumping around on you. You aren't going alone, right? Your husband is going?

[beeniesmom]

Yes, hubby is going too..... and he is having a tune up as well.
His brother will be taking care of both of us.
Maybe I should see where/who to leave the puppers with.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

How exciting!! - good luck :D

[Cataholic]

WAH!! I want this done so badly. BUT, I have other more pressing financial matters first on the plate.

I am so excited for you!

Let's all sing now, "I can see clearly now the rain is gone....." :D

[beeniesmom]

Yeah, Hubby and I have been planning this expense for several years now.
It won't be cheap but we figure it'll pay for itself in the sense that every year eye exam plus new glasses is around 400+ dollars. Multiply that over a lifetime and we will actually save in the long run by doing this.