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[Lise]

Do you think LASIK would be an appropriate surgery for me? How conscious were you during the procedure?

Ummmm...heck if I know. But I started to consider it when my good friend's 70+ year old mom had it. I took the Valium, and wish I hadn't. I forgot that I turn into a whiney crybaby under the influence of Valium. I will never take it again. I was whimpering the whole time they were working on me. They actually gave me a stuffed animal to hold. Normally I'm pretty tough and stoic. I've just spent my whole life protecting my eyes, and there I was, with a James Bond-type laser beam aimed at them... Dramatic, eh?! I'm so glad I did it, though. By the next day, I could see almost perfectly. It's like a miracle. I would do it again. Good luck with your decision! Lise

[Embellina]

Thanks for your insight, Lise and Nanci! I'll let you know what I decide -- could be months and months before I make up my mind, though.