The Day of the Surgery

Its been more than one month since I had that operation surgery on my right eye. Its so surprising to see how time flies by!! When I look at myself in the mirror now, I notice that I look different! I did not realize that in the beginning but I do now.

One month ago and before couple of hours before the operation, I was feeling nothing. When I had a shower and went back to my bed, a nurse brought me the green operation clothes! I wore them and I knew that there is no turning back. I took a nap and awoke when I heard my Dad's voice "Where is the one who will do the operation?" Once he saw me, he stopped joking and looked worried.

They took me to the operation room at 8:30 am and I started to get anxious. I was glad to see my doctor before the operation as she cheered me up. Suddenly I fall a sleep and the next thing I remembered was "Maryam! Wake up, we are finished." I woke up in the afternoon and I had a headache, felt like vomiting and weak. Dad and auntie were around; grandma did not stop telling them to be around me. In the evening, my brothers came for a visit, I was SOOO happy to see them and my cousins came to see me as well.

I stayed in the hospital for one week and could start the first day of the academic year with the rest of my friends. However, those people who cared for me during that time, relatives, family, teachers and friends…I will never forget how much they supported me … so thank you guys, you mean a lot to me!