Bilateral blepharoplasty-

I hope it helps your sight Franbern

And the bonus is that you'll look years younger when the swelling and bruising has gone completely!
People will be saying how well you look - just smile enigmatically and say "thank you"!

Excellent Franbern I’m pleased to hear it.

Franbern sounds like you are feeling so much better, and good news all went well at the hospital and your sight has improved.

When I had my cateracts done and had to keep my eyes dry I used goggles ( I actually got them out of a kids science kit but you can be more upmarket ) and my eyes did stay dry and I had a shower every morning and washed my hair as I always do in the shower each day
It worked a treat for me You could get diving or swimming googles ir work goggles or like mine out if a science kit

Although this whole procedure was carried out under NHS, the clinic where it was done was part of a private hospital, which now uses some of its clinics for NHS work. However, as there was a problem finding when I could get the stitches taken out, I was sent to one of their clinics in the posh part of Bristol, which is normally only used for their private patients.

What a difference,!!! lovely leather armchairs, and settees to relax on in the waiting room in front of a glorious real fire in the large fireplace. Glorious hot drinks machine in there. Virtually no wait, even though I arrived half an hour early.

Sight checked by nurse, then stitches removed by surgical consultant (Yes, consultant ). He was slightly puzzled as he checked my notes that there was date for me to return for final discharge. Obviously this is what happens for private patients, NHS - just told 'Get in touch if there is any problem'.

Anyway, feel so much better now, he told me to allow a further two or three weeks for final healing process, but the very bad bruising and swelling is largely going and YE S, I can see much better.

This all started when my normal regular eye tests gave me a ''fail' on the peripheral vision test. They even referred me to a special Glaucoma clinic .........the results there were clear and the optician then thought it might be to do with eye lids, did same peripheral check with eye lids taped up and got very different results which were the sent to my GP and resulted in me being referred on for this procedure.

So, Yes, obviously medically necessary and I am now pretty sure it is going to make a big difference. Would never have considered having such a procedure unless it was medically necessary.

Just wish I had been better informed and prepared for what it involved. I was very apprehensive this week, but there was no pain or problem. Able to have a lovely shower this morning!!!!

I was in my late 50 s when I had my operation and maybe I was lucky but skin does change as we age which may affect the healing process.
It’s still early for you and I am sure in a week or so you will feel more comfortable and be happy that you had this done, especially as it was on the nhs which means it really needed it.
I am surprised Pamela’s friend had her eyes done for little more than I paid 20 years ago but have no regrets.
The first few times I went out I wore sunglasses too, even though the sun wasn’t shining.
This time next week you should be feeling a lot more comfortable.

Rest up Franbern. I’m sorry you’ve had such a traumatic experience and yes, you should have had more information before such a painful procedure.
Don’t worry about your hair, you can always put a hat on. I hope you start to feel better soon 💐

Franbern It all sounds quite horrible. I hope you soon recover.

My friend has had this done recently and it cost her £6,000. Her drooping eyelids weren’t quite droopy enough!
Perhaps contemplating on what you have saved will make you feel better 😂
Hers is beginning to heal nicely now and she says it was worth it.

Just a quick update. I have an appointment on Friday to have the stitches taken out, hopefully after that it will be just a final few days of recovery.

I am one of those people who tend to heal very quickly, but the bruising round my eyes right down into the cheeks has been pretty nasty including puffiness/ swelling. Would not say it was painful, just very uncomfortable and I have not wanted to do very much these last few days. If I did go out I wore large sunglasses to cover this all up.

I do feel that I was not given enough information in advance as to both how painful the surgery would be and the aftermath. If I had, probably would not have had it done at my age (83). It has made me feel extremely vulnerable this last week. And, rather nervous about the 'stitches out' procedure.

I am looking forward to Saturday morning, when I will probably sit for a long time in my shower with the 'rain drop' shower cascading all over me!!!!

Hopefully the eventual outcome will give me better sight and make it all worthwhile.

Please do keep us updated Franbern. I also have this problem - not actually affecting my sight yet but I can see the eyelid when I look up. A previous optician mentioned that it might need treating but I assumed that I would have to go private

I don’t expect any private hospital would have used a GA unless you requested and paid for it. Medics will usually avoid a GE where possible.
I had complex cateract surgery that lasted 55 mins under local and as you point out, injecting into eyes is both painful and emotionally challenging
Don’t worry about your hair, just rest up and recover

It sounds awful now Franbern but should be well worth it. Can you order some dry shampoo for your hair perhaps?
My best wishes to you this week and I await your happy updates!

My eyes were very heavy lidded, almost closed so I had this operation and not realising the nhs would consider doing it done privately. It cost £5500 20 years ago.
I am certain you will be so pleased to have had this done. My recovery was quick and easy. I was able to go out within the week. There was no bruising and I felt fine.
As a bonus the first time in my life I could put eye shadow on.
Despite it costing so much I have no regrets. The surgeon said my eyes were one of the worst he had ever operated on.
All the best x

I hope it will be well worth it Franbern.

We know someone who had this done when she had her cataracts done and she said it was well worth it. She also looked years younger!

Franbern for you. Take care.

That sounds like a very unpleasant experience. You poor thing. I hope it all turns out well though. This time next week you may be very pleased with the outcome. I hope so.