A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

The spice begins to flow

Because neither Pauly or Josh was experiencing pain from their procedure, but I was having pain when focusing on objects close to me, at Howie‘s insistence I went in to see an ophthalmologist this morning to make sure there wasn’t a problem (wow do I appreciate universal healthcare!).

First I should say that the two doctors and various nurses treated me with respect the whole time and never hassled me about doing it. The first nurse and doctor checked out my eyes in general, giving me acuity tests and a general look-over, all of which was perfectly normal, although they still referred me to a specialist to be sure.

The specialist — who incidentally had just written a paper on corneal tattooing and was able to give me tons of information and some leads on doctors who might be cooperative in completing the process — confirmed that the damage to the surface of the eye was minor and should heal without complication. He also checked the pressure in each eye since there was a minor worry that the sclera had been compromised. Everything in those tests checked out fine as well.

A number of other tests and tons of closeup examination was done, and everything looks healthy and other than a brief “you really should have this done by a doctor” comment, they were supportive and assured me that I didn’t have anything to worry about (and that it’s safe to do in general terms). The pain that I’m experiencing appears to be related to a minor irritation of the muscle (so when I focus closely, which causes the eyes to pull to centre slightly, it hurts a bit) and I’ve been given a steroid eyedrop to speed that healing, although I was told it wasn’t really needed.

Above is my eye at about seventy-two hours (I’m a shoe-in for roles as a rotten-eye zombie!). Below is Josh‘s eye at about the same. He’s had by far the best results of the three of us at this point I believe, with an absolutely perfectly placed injection it seems.

I’ll be doing a medical follow-up in a week with the doctor, assuming I don’t update before then.

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168 responses to “The spice begins to flow”

  1. om Avatar
    om

    you should really clean ur nails
    before touching ur eye

  2. om Avatar
    om

    you should really clean ur nails
    before touching ur eye

  3. Asane purrson Avatar
    Asane purrson

    Wow,I was just browsing under cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery “body modification” as you guys like to call it.See im doing this project on IMAGE and this is one of the perfect specimens. Thankyou in regards to your twisted heads and currupt ways of thinking on how to change your outer shell comfort an empty space or i dunno or perhaps to be different then everyone else or just plainly for the fuck of it!!

    Hahahah my softheaded people today
    dont you think of the consequences
    just like a tattoo will always altar as you grow old
    what do you think your eye will do
    you need psychiatric help

  4. Asane purrson Avatar
    Asane purrson

    Wow,I was just browsing under cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery “body modification” as you guys like to call it.See im doing this project on IMAGE and this is one of the perfect specimens. Thankyou in regards to your twisted heads and currupt ways of thinking on how to change your outer shell comfort an empty space or i dunno or perhaps to be different then everyone else or just plainly for the fuck of it!!

    Hahahah my softheaded people today
    dont you think of the consequences
    just like a tattoo will always altar as you grow old
    what do you think your eye will do
    you need psychiatric help

  5. aku Avatar
    aku

    That’s sick thow I love tattoos.

  6. aku Avatar
    aku

    That’s sick thow I love tattoos.

  7. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    it’s all fun and games until somebody looses an eye

  8. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    it’s all fun and games until somebody looses an eye

  9. Tineal Avatar
    Tineal

    could you please post up some new pics?! I would really like to see how it looks now and I also a full headshot, not only the eyeball.. if possible. thx – Tineal*

  10. Tineal Avatar
    Tineal

    could you please post up some new pics?! I would really like to see how it looks now and I also a full headshot, not only the eyeball.. if possible. thx – Tineal*

  11. Dovme Avatar

    I liked your theme colors. How did you get it? Btw i read all your post. Well done.

  12. Dovme Avatar

    I liked your theme colors. How did you get it? Btw i read all your post. Well done.

  13. dave Avatar
    dave

    what a stupid cu nt

  14. dave Avatar
    dave

    what a stupid cu nt

  15. Homme-Cactus Avatar
    Homme-Cactus

    Pour faire ça, y a aussi Photoshop sinon. ça marche bien et c’est, en principe, inoffensif ^^.

  16. Homme-Cactus Avatar
    Homme-Cactus

    Pour faire ça, y a aussi Photoshop sinon. ça marche bien et c’est, en principe, inoffensif ^^.

  17. sechtor Avatar
    sechtor

    I think there is link btw that so dirty nails and cornea issue, and there is a very good reason why you should wash your hands and wear medical gloves when consulting eyes or putting your hands on.

  18. sechtor Avatar
    sechtor

    I think there is link btw that so dirty nails and cornea issue, and there is a very good reason why you should wash your hands and wear medical gloves when consulting eyes or putting your hands on.

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