Prolapsed lacrimal gland repositioning surgery - should I still be able to feel the gland when I touch where it was? (Photo)

The short answer to your questions is simple. When you are fully healed, the gland should be recessed underneath the brow bone and you shouldn't be able to feel it. Scar tissue will form around the gland and help to suspend it like a sling. Allow 2-3 weeks for the swelling, bleeding and inflammation to subside. At this point in time it is not reasonable to trust what you are feeling. Give the healing process adequate time and share your concerns with your doctor. Failure is unlikely.

The gland is repositioned into the orbit, just underneath the bone.  You may be able to feel the head of the gland now, but as the swelling resolves, you should not be able to feel anything.  Wait for the swelling to resolve and then re-evaluate.

When the gland is repositioned it should be up under the bone and will not be felt anymore.  If you feel something firm, it could be the gland has fallen again, or it could be some deep bruising/swelling.  Give it a little more time to see how it looks after the swelling goes down.

It is far too early in the postoperative timeframe to determine your outcome.  First, the eyelid skin is the thinnest on your body.  Thus, any trauma including surgery will induce diffuse swelling that is palpable and visible for weeks to months after surgery.  In addition, when tissues are moved or removed from the body, the space they once occupied can accumulate fluid as well.  This will resolve with time.  Finally, the dissection and suspension process may lead to a mass effect from sutures, scar tissue, etc, they you may be feeling as firmness.  Be patient and optimistic and discuss your concerns with your surgeon.