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Getting rid of eye bags at last
I always hated my eyebags since I was a kid… everyone seems to think I don’t get enough sleep. Since I’m at a point in my life that I can work from home, kids that aren’t toddlers anymore and can afford the cost, I decided to finally do it. I did some research and consulted with Dr Connors since he’s very experienced and one of the best in town. I decided to share my experience if anyone else is thinking about doing this. Updated on 3 Sep 2022: Feeling dizzy with the medications, no pain. Spent most of the day sleeping. It’s hard to watch tv or look at my phone since I can barely keep my eyes open. The nurse called in to check on me, and everything seems to be going well so far. Updated on 3 Sep 2022: My face feels tight and a bit swollen. Cold compresses help during the day. I stopped taking pain meds since I don’t really feel any pain. Been back to my normal diet and just taking it easy with light activity. I’m so excited to see the results after the initial swelling goes down! Updated on 4 Sep 2022: I now have some bruising under one eye, but less swollen overall. I’m not feeling 100% better yet since I tend to sleep more, but am able to take it easy around the house and going out. Planning to go and get some errands done, and finish laundry. Updated on 9 Sep 2022: My eyes definitely look a bit better now… Good things: - I’m back to driving, doing regular activities such as doing chores and working from home, as long as it’s not physically straining. - I can take showers but not let water run over my eyes. This is a bit challenging to do, but avoiding water on the eyes is a must! Cause it hurts if you do! The not so good: - Still a bit teary-eyed every now and then. I keep a cold compress with me at all times and use it on occasion when I find that I’m getting some irritation. - Sleeping on my back and in an angle is not that easy but is also a must. I still wake up with crusty bits on my eyes due to tears drying up. Updated on 10 Sep 2022: Today I can say that I feel good about myself… swelling has died down and my eyes are still a bit crusty when I woke up, but it’s a lot less dry and irritated. I occasionally dab with a cold compress since it feels nice and refreshing. I am still getting used to my new look, and so happy not to see my eyebags anymore! Looking forward to the next few weeks as I heal. Updated on 14 Sep 2022: I was having issues with posting a photo the other day, looks like the site’s update feature needs some improvements… anyways I feel like I’m “back to normal” with my eyes. I’m able to finally put on my contacts again which is a big deal for me. I don’t really like wearing glasses anymore and I can’t wear shades when it’s too bright for my eyes. The region where my tear ducts are near my nose still feels a little numb which I understand gets better over time. No more crusty eyes in the morning but still get occasional tearing up if I strain my eyes during work. Really happy with the results so far! I don’t think it’s gonna change much in the next few weeks but will post an update in a month or so.