Cherishu,
Sorry to hear about the post natel depression. My wife went through that so if you want someone to talk to and share experiences, pm me and she is happy to have a chat with you. (Just contacted her and she says it is OK
) We are not far way being just outside Rugby, just across the M1.
On the graft front once done you will be kicking yourself for worrying so.
No tissue typing if it is the first. In addition to Andrews notepad, take a friend with you to take down the answers for you.
My surgeon explained with large diagrams (that was all I could see) what the procedure involved, back then only a full penetrating graft (PK) where all the cornea layers are replaced was available. Today depending on how close the cone is to the cornea edge, scarring and so on they will aim to do a partial thickness graft where just the top few layers are replaced (DALK).
Probably be in surgery for about an hour completely in the land of nod and possibly a nights stay in hospital. The eye will feel gritty and sore for a couple of days may be a week. You might be photosensitive too so take a good pair of sunglasses with you.
You will have eye drops to prevent infection and steroid ones to reduce the risk of rejection and it also helps with the healing process.
Initially you will have a vists after a few days and perhaps after a week or so. As the healing progresses these become less frequent.
Once vision is stabilised you can get glasses, sooner if you do not mind regular prescription changes. 12 to 18 months post op and in most cases all the stitches are removed. As the cornea heals a couple will be removed here and there; the aim is to get the new cornea to be as normal as possible once healing is complete.
Hope this helps.
Gareth