50 This Year and Time to Ditch the Eye Bags! - Lower bleph with fat repositioning. Manchester, GB

Ok here goes. I will try and tell you as I have found it with the procedure itself and post op. I had a bleph transconjunctival fat repositioning. I had twighlight sedation. So the anaethatist put a canula in my hand, then the surgeon marked up my face. I was given the anasthetic and to be honest that was the thing that has hurt the most. I had such a pain go up my arm I actually shouted out 'ow!' It was like a severe ache going up my arm. It lasted about 5 seconds and that's it. I didn't remember anything until I woke up sat in a chair post recovery being offered a drink and toast ! I don't remember coming around at all. Apparently I asked to go for a wee as soon as I came round and the nurses took me. It wasn't until I had to go again before I went home that my knickers were a bit twisted and not pulled up proper so I guess I must have been already! Just be aware that you will be peeing a lot all day as the put intravenous fluids in you whilst you are sedated. I was given a pack that had an antibiotic drops, ointment (for bedtime) some comfort ointment, antibiotics (oral in case I need them) and some strong painkillers (not had to taken them) some sterile wash and cotton balls and an ice pack. Have had to use ice pack a lot and it really soothes the eye area. Well I've had no pain so far. It is more uncomfortable with the swelling and tightness but is not sore. I meant to say that the local anasthetic didn't wear off completely for a good 12 hours so was a bit numb in places for a while. Eye drops are 1 drop 4 times a day. I only took some normal paracetamol just for the discomfort rather than ant pain. I mention about pain (or lack of) because that's the thing no one wrote about in their reviews and I couldn't find out if it was painful or not. My swelling and bruising Isn't too bad at moment as you can see from pics. Now just feels tight. I am having the sponge bolsters out tomorrow. So will report tomorrow!

Been for my check up today and had sponge bolsters taken out. He is pleased with my progress. Not too much swelling and little bruising which he is pleased about. Feels less pressure now bolsters are out. Have been given cream to massage in twice a day where bolsters were. Not to touch old 'bag area' yet. He also told me to push up bottom of my eyes in middle (skin part) twice a day for a minute or so because this area will get stiff apparently so this is to keep it pliable so my eye shuts properly. Still a dull ache but under control with paracetamol. Bit tender if I move my eyes downwards and still bit light sensitive so am wearing the shades in the house. Sleeping fairly upright is doing the trick re how much my eyes haven't swelled so it's worth it for a few days. He said bruising will probably come down side of my face and bit of fluid may build up around my jowls but that is normal (not happened yet ). So all in all so far so good. Next appointment is in two weeks. Will keep updated of progress!