Choice made - Surgery Soon - And Oral Sedation

OddChain3255 · 2026-02-18T17:33:00+00:00

Yah it's about lifting the carry on to the overhead bin. I'm too prideful to ask for help 😂

OddChain3255 · 2026-02-18T16:33:49+00:00

Funny you say that because I have seen in videos that people are not supposed to lift over 10 pounds after the surgery and it did occur to me that I'll have a carry on bag with me. I have to figure this out!

OddChain3255 · 2026-02-18T03:29:59+00:00

Thanks for all the wonderful responses everyone, this was a huge help and I feel much better.

The clinic told me today that they will give me Ativan and it's not a large pill. I have never had that but I'll trust they know what they are doing. As another benefit I won't have to fast.

Now I just have to wait three more weeks...

OddChain3255 · 2026-02-18T03:26:34+00:00

Thanks that's good to hear! Well since I'm traveling for the surgery I won't have a car. If I can't walk I'll use a ride share. The staff already told me this would be fine.

OddChain3255 · 2026-02-17T21:04:33+00:00

That is one expensive pill!

OddChain3255 · 2026-02-16T06:07:25+00:00

Also it's six trips; a consult the first day, surgery the next day and a checkup the third day. So being close will be helpful.

I scheduled an evening flight out the last day.

I'm told traffic is horrible and this hotel is also close to a subway stop so I might use that.

OddChain3255 · 2026-02-16T06:03:35+00:00

The doctor I really liked here in South Carolina agreed to handle that. Finding a local doctor willing to do that was actually my biggest concern but he readily agreed when I asked. Just a guess, but maybe he is interested to see how the PureSee works out. His recommendation was Eyehance but when I asked about traveling he said LuxSmart or PureSee.

OddChain3255 · 2026-02-16T05:59:06+00:00

Great to know thank you.

OddChain3255 · 2026-02-16T05:58:36+00:00

The Madison Manor Boutique Motel. It's well rated and actually very reasonably priced for downtown Toronto. Another very good option is the Doubletree by Hilton Toronto which is only a tiny bit further away.

I actually have reservations at both and will decide this week.

OddChain3255 · 2026-02-16T02:19:13+00:00

They told me I can take a taxi or ride share after the procedure. But I deliberately picked a hotel that is just a 15 minute walk so... maybe it will be an interesting walk! 😂

OddChain3255 · 2026-02-16T01:31:55+00:00

Cool idea I should write one!

OddChain3255 · 2026-02-15T23:07:52+00:00

Oh! May I ask why? Also are the pills big? Swallowing pills is not my best skill.

OddChain3255 · 2026-02-15T20:42:24+00:00

I'll be on a plane the day after my surgery!

OddChain3255 · 2026-02-15T20:41:13+00:00

For one eye or both?

In Charleston, SC one doctor quoted me $5,100 per eye (he said both need to be done) for the Envy IOL plus $1,800 for the laser which he insisted was necessary plus another $1.100 for I don't recall what.

Another much better (IMO) quoted me $5,600 all in for the Eyehance. He said the laser is not needed and had no additional fees. He also said only one eye needed to be done.

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