Davis & Pyle Sealed the Deal - Raleigh, NC

I felt good and rested. The chill in the air inspired me to dig out my favorite brown boots and my new fall dress. On the way out the door, I checked the mirror and liked what I saw. My car’s clock confirmed this was my day – I had time for a stop at Starbucks.
With pep in my step I moved to the end of the counter to wait for my order. A familiar face peeked out behind a steaming mocha-latta-sumpin. Instead of hearing how fabulous I looked, the face said, “Hey Lisa! You look exhausted!”
Back in the car I looked in the rearview mirror. The workouts and healthy living were paying off, but the “McCarthy eyes” were adding years to my look. You know the ones.... almond shaped and exotic when you’re young, more Jeremiah Bullfrogish after 40. I’ve been talking about eyelid surgery for 10 years or more, but my Starbucks moment motivated me to make a consultation with Davis & Pyle.
My experience there sealed the deal. The staff is welcoming, kind, upbeat, and professional. During my consultation and pre-op appointments, my surgeon Dr. Wood gave me the time and assurance I needed to feel comfortable with the procedure and recovery. I didn’t feel like a number. Even better, I felt like the staff and doctors at Davis & Pyle get me. They understand I don’t want to look like a different person. They want me to look the way I feel – like my best self.
My surgery is coming up and I’m looking forward to it. I’ll let you know how it goes and I’ll see you at Starbucks a week or so later.

I’m taking a break from icing to fill you in on how my surgery went.  Good news – from check-in, to the procedure, to post-op it was a breeze.  I skipped the Xanax the staff offered and drove myself to the surgery center.  Dr. Wood met me there with a smile and made me feel like I was the only patient on his surgical calendar.  During surgery Dr. Wood and his nurse, Desha, checked in with me to make sure I was comfortable and at ease.  Since the procedure was painless and lasted only 20 minutes, I was just fine.  I drove myself home and have been relaxing since.  I think it’s a good sign that my favorite song was coming on the sound system just as my surgery was complete.  I’m looking forward to dancing to it just as soon as I’m cleared to shake my groove thing.  Until then, it’s “Ice Ice, Baby.”

No pain or discomfort today but bruising around both eyes and very swollen. I am alternating bags of frozen peas with ice pads and icing 30 minutes every hour. Also taking Arnica montana and vitamin C twice a day. I have read day 3 is the worst day so I'll be reporting back on my status tomorrow.