48hrs after surgery with Dr George and his fantastic team in Birmingham I feel like I want to tell the world how wonderful LASIK surgery is! Like you I read all these reports before treatment so you 'sort of know' whats going to happen. It is still a bit scary on the day. The pain is no worse than a visit to the dentist, its just a bit weird!
I was refused first time because my eyes had not settled down enough after wearing contacts. It says in the documentation 1 week of no contacts before surgery I would say TRIPLE that time to be sure of doing the surgery on the day.
The coolest thing was my Optical Express surgery nurse had already had LASIK so knew exactly what I was going through! The day after I was 2 lines below 20/20 and no pain at all - freaky. Any sharper and it would be something out of a Marvel comic! Aftercare is great, they are completely professional and kind.
My Optomotrist(?) commented on the quality of Dr Georges work - I feel reborn. Insist on him and the Birmingham team and you will be fine.
p.s. It also make you consider how lucky you are to have sight (of any sort when you are under the laser).
Dont hesitate - book it!