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EYES DOWN - BINGO
Yes I’ve done it.
Under the knife at last and feeling like a real celeb,
Gucci sunglasses and all.
Well here's the story, arriving at my brother Martin’s
in Bristol Wednesday evening and not feeling at all
nervous as I made this decision so no pain no gain!!
Nita my sister-in-law insists we have an early night as
the car is picking us up at 4.30am so it will be nice
and dark so we can sneak out, but I would have preferred
to sneak back in the dark.
At 5.00am Jeff our chauffeur opens the door of this
spanking new B.M.W 7 series limo and in we clamber
looking like Patsy &Eddie as in AB, FAB.
Nita starts immediately to stuff the chocs in her mouth
and I just have to make do with a little sip of water
but in truth I did not even need that as the smell of
her chomping chocs, my mouth was drooling& dribbling.
Cruising on the M4 to the Transform Clinic in London
where the operation was going to be performed we laughed
and waved to other vehicles and Jeff said enjoy Elaine
as you might not be laughing on the return journey?
Reality now kicks in as I am prepared for my op, paper
gown, paper hat and paper knickers and me thinking I
certainly would not use paper napkins on my table
Darling but I suppose an operating table is different!
I must just say glad I did not drink much water as paper
knicks? Use your imagination?
The nurses were just so good and reassuring and I was
feeling really relaxed and then in came Mr Nathan my
surgeon. In his greens ready for cutting.
He then gets a felt tip pen and draws lines all over my
eyes top &bottom, he should get a job in Boots as a
make-up artist I don’t think.
Nita is still with me holding my hand as I am a little
nervous now led out on the bed waiting and thinking what
have I done.
Next in comes the nurse and said we are now ready so I
now walk to the theatre, yes walk! And arriving there
all the staff are in masks and I felt like I had been
abducted by aliens, deep breath and I lay myself out on
the table.
One, Two gone and then I wake up on my own bed with Nita
rubbing my hand and saying you all right?
Alright I can’t see a bloody thing, lights are out then
I remembered what I had come here for..
About three hours later Mr Nathan visited and said “open
your Eyes” It was like looking out through a gun turret
just slit and very heavy eye lids, what I do just so you
readers get interesting stories from me!!
Back in the limo and HOME JAMES!!! AND QUICK ABOUT IT AS
I JUST WANT TO GO TO BED AND SLEEP.
I WOULD LIKE TO SAY I WAS NOT LAUGHING AND WAVING TO
PEOPLE NOW, THE WIND WAS BLOWN OUT OF MY SAILS.
Good job as I still had on my paper knickers.
Now those who know me will find it hard to believe I was
quiet for the next two hours while we drove back to
Bristol.
How could I not love my brother? And his wife
Pillows and bed arranged every night.
Fresh flowers in my room.
A bell for me to ring for service.
A teddy bear to share my bed.
Sandwiches cut into delicate squares.
My dressing changed daily.
Hot drink nightly.
Bed bath for two days. (Nita did this)
The food was 5 stars and I mean a menu.
Drugs when needed. (Prescribed)
The stitches have to be removed on Monday so Nita runs
me to the Transform Clinic in Bristol and are they a
happy crowd.
They were all excited about my surgery as I have Rebecca
my niece that works there so I am Auntie Elaine to them
all.
The extraction of the stitches did not hurt at all and I
would say the whole procedure is painless and joking
aside your sight is great after the first day although
you do not want to look at yourself, SHOCK HORROR, is
that me?
Back home to Martins and more pampering
Eight days they looked after me even downloaded my i-pod
with trendy music and a relaxation tape, Pamper me they
did and I have never laughed so much with ringing the
bell Martin must have lost some weight running up and
down those stairs. If you want to book this hotel let me
know ,(Just joking Nita Thanx).
The last day he had to carry my case and that finally
killed him as he was wore out.
Where am I going now?
Read the next episode.
Hairbrain xxxxxxx
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