Hi,
I had a vitrectomy a couple of years ago. I was completely blind in my right eye for about six months before they agreed to the op. I had a gas bubble inserted at the same time to keep the retina in place. I had to keep my head down for a few weeks (not days). The bubble slowly disappeared and it was like a level in my eye. It sank into the sea of my bottom eyelid!!! I have to say that my eye has been brilliant since. I have had lots of laser in both eyes, so much in fact that I can't have any more. Unfortunately, my left eye has had a large bleed but I am happy to say that it is dispersing, albeit very slowly! Phew!!!
Cheers
Heather