text: I think a lot of people really psych themselves up about wearing contacts and then find out that it really wasn't a big deal at all.  Try not to be afraid.  You might be aware of the contacts at first (maybe for the first couple of days), but it shouldn't be painful.  Once your eyes adapt to them, you won't be able to feel them at all.  Someone at your doctor's office will be there to teach you how to put them in and take them out properly.  And you'll probably go back to see your doctor a week or two after you've had the contacts.  So if you have any problems or questions, you'll be able to talk about them then.  Just remember to follow your doctor's instructions and also remember that you can never lose a contact behind your eye (it's not physically possible).  Good luck and enjoy your new contacts!