August 30, 2014 - one month since surgery

3 1/2 weeks post surgery

All of the scabs have fallen off and I use scar cream twice every day.

2 1/2 weeks post surgery

5 days after stitches

Was able to use the scar cream tonight and can wear make-up tomorrow.  I may just go a few more days without it!

Day 10 - morning after stitches

Day 9 - stitches are out!

Day 9 - stitches come out later today!

Day 8 - night time

As I applied the antibiotic cream tonight, two scabs rubbed off.  Sounds gross but I can see what the scar will look like now!  And the stitches come off tomorrow!

Day 8

Everything seems the same.

Day 7

Still have that yellowish bubble/blister in my eye.  Thought it was a glob of the antibiotic cream I apply twice a day but now I'm not so sure.  I see the doctor again on Thursday (2 days away) and I will ask him then.

Day 6

Status is the same

End of day 5

Eye is still bloodshot and swollen a bit.  I've worn my glasses around all day again.  People must think I'm crazy when it's 9pm and I'm walking around with sunglasses still on.  The stitch in the corner of my eye is scratching me, feels like an eyelash is in my eye.  

Day 5

Still able to hold my eye open and it still doesn't look normal.  It does feel better and tonight I might be able to sleep un-elevated!

End of day 4

I was able to shop all day.  I could keep my eye open and I didn't tear up constantly.  The outer corner of my eye feels like an eyelash is stuck in it but I think that is the stitches.  I may see why they recommended eye drops.  The white part of my eye is now red.  Maybe I over did it today.  May ice it some tonight. 

Saturday, still

I went out this morning, and I've been able to hold my eye open the entire time! I even drove a short distance. 

Day 4 - Saturday morning

I was told to ice for 3 days.  Today is the first day I am not supposed to ice all day. I may still use some though.  So far, I have been able to hold my eye open for more than a minute.  Haven't needed eye drops yet as my eye tends to over water.

Day 3

I took a shower and washed my hair!  Couldn't get sutures wet so I was careful.  Boy!  Did it feel good.

Friday - 2 days after surgery

Still can't hold my eye open for more than a few seconds.  May call the doctor about it - I can't drive like this.