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willous1
15-10-23, 13:16
Hi all, been a while.

I have a squint, doesn’t affect the eye sight and had an op when I was younger to correct it. They said it would come back and it has, now I’m due another op on 1st November. The squint affects my confidence etc but I have a happy family life and job etc. it’s basically a cosmetic thing and should only take an hour under general anaesthetic. I’m. It worried about pain etc but the anaesthetic etc. I started googling (yes I know 😢) and couldn’t stop. I’m 39 and want to progress in my career etc. so I know getting it is a good thing but then others say don’t bother as it’s you and who cares what people think. I just don’t know what to do! I wish I didn’t have over 2 weeks to think about it! It’s in and out the same day and it’s done but…
willous1
16-10-23, 09:34
Anyone?
BlueIris
16-10-23, 09:37
Just wanted you to know that somebody's reading.

Honestly, it's probably not something I'd bother with, but I'm not you. Do you feel it's holding you back?
willous1
16-10-23, 10:40
Just wanted you to know that somebody's reading.

Honestly, it's probably not something I'd bother with, but I'm not you. Do you feel it's holding you back?

Thank you so much!
I don't know to be honest. My wife does not think I should have it however I want to go into teaching and think it may help. I keep thinking that it's just one quick op and it's done but worried about how I will react afterwards as had really bad anxiety after my hernia op. I'm 50/50 at the moment. My parents think I should get it done and some friends too. I know in the long run I will probably feel more confident and better however it does not affect my sight in the slightest and if people want to judge then I should think stuff them :)

It's so much easier when you HAVE to have an op as you can prepare slightly differently however I know I have the option to back out :(
BlueIris
16-10-23, 10:56
It sounds as though this is something you really want to do, so I think you should go for it. You've got this!
willous1
16-10-23, 11:04
Thank you :)
willous1
26-10-23, 09:14
I am feeling so sick with worry and can't stop thinking about how I am going to react afterwards! My wife wants me to cancel, I just don't know. Although I do want to get it done, I just keep weighing up whether it is worth it or not. I am hardly sleeping and it is still 6 days away!
BlueIris
26-10-23, 09:22
It's a tough one. If it's making you feel that bad, it might be worth cancelling.
willous1
30-10-23, 10:47
I ended up cancelling! My wife has noticed a big change in me and I cannot risk feeling like I did before. I am going to get real help through work and reschedule for the new year! I hope I have done the right thing.
BlueIris
30-10-23, 10:50
I think you have, Willous. You're still taking action, and it's going to benefit you regardless of whether or not you eventually have the operation done.