A Lower Bleph Journey... - Boulder, CO

I don't have too much to report - all seems to be going well! So far so good!! I've been taking it easy... Hmm... I might be getting used to this lounging thing!
My right eye bruised quite extensively, but that's to be expected as the dr did a lot more work on that side. Oddly, it bruised worst on the upper eyelid, and nothing was done to the upper. I am still experiencing numbness below the eyes and in my upper cheeks, but each day I'm getting more feeling back. My plans for being amongst the living on Friday are still a "go" - let's hope for a bit more healing and still a decrease of swelling before then!

Sorry for the lack of update! I was so nervous all throughout this week, that I sequestered myself from the internet. I had done so much research and read so many things... All that was left was finding a reason not to go through with the surgery. Anyway, I did it as nervous as I was... Just one foot in front of the other. Here are some thoughts on my immediate experiences for those that can be helped by them.
First, supplies. Two things have proved most helpful in this first day: 1. A neck pillow. 2. Gel eye masks. I got a 2 pack from amazon; they also came with two blackout masks. I tried bags of peas; didn't really work for me. But the masks I like. Keep one in the freezer. Take out the other and tape gauze around it (see pic) before wearing for 20 mins.
Second, the procedure itself. I was under general anesthesia. The 1.5 hours of surgery prep was the worst, and I just wanted it to get over with as quickly as possible. Nothing like the song "Don't Fear the Reaper" playing in the operating room when they wheeled me in. But, hey, if it helps the dr. do a good job, go for it. From time in to time out, I was there for four hours. I'll post the doctor name and my perspective on him after my post-op.
Third, how I feel. I feel decent. I would not say there is no pain. My eyes feel sore and I have a pretty good headache, but I figure/hope the headache is mostly from the anesthesia, a lack of coffee, and a wonky sleeping position that has made my neck hurt. The area below my eyes feels really tight and I can't imagine putting in contacts or wearing makeup ever again!
Okay, so long enough post from me now. Thanks for all the positive words and for reading this!

So far, I've made a long list of things I plan to (er... hope to) do while I'm holed up after the surgery, as I hear it is frowned upon to tool around the neighborhood and frighten passersby, especially during holiday season. I know it's not possible to predict recovery, but darned if I'm not going to try to be the single person who's fully healed after 5 days. I've always been an overachiever. Please don't burst my bubble too much or I'll chicken out entirely.

Thanks to the link provided above and much independent research, I've been a regular shopper at Amazon and Whole Foods. Here's what I now have on hand: arnica tablets, arnica gel, pineapple juice, extra strength tylenol, saline, gauze, artificial tears, neck pillow, gel eye masks, blackout eye masks, little bags of frozen peas... I think that's it? I'll be stocking up on food and making myself a nice little nest on the couch. I know my husband will help me with whatever I need, but since he already thinks I'm bonkers for doing the surgery in the first place, I'd like to be superwoman and make it seem like no big deal.