Yes, the tube was put in on Dec 1st, and I was told I can leave it in or remove it in 6 months, my choice. The constant sound of my heart beat in the ear is hard to adjust to, not sure this is normal. I will call the ENT this Friday and voice my concerns. The tube did relieve the pressure I was feeling but did not correct the muffled hearing. I am guessing an enlarged lymph node is involved. I also have an enlarged gland, the size of a large gum ball, on my jaw line which I have been told is a salivary gland or lymph node ....the ent and oncologist can not agree. I will throw myself into Christmas for now and see what the oncologist has to say when I see him in January.