What is Stapedectomy Recovery like?

I am currently in the exact situation. I am on day 4 recovery . Dizzy to where I cannot function, extreme ringing in ear and half of my tongue is numb. I am miserable. When did yours start to subside?

I am getting a stapedectomy in August and would love to hear about other peoples experiences with the recovery. Tell me your stories! I am getting a little nervous

So glad I found this group. Wish I had seen this before my Stapedectomy 1 month ago. I'm wishing I never had the surgery at all. 😞 I have had constant ringing in my ear since my surgery that I never had before. Still don't hear well and have had strange uncomfortable noises and feelings of being in a bubble. I'm worried that it won't get better and am experiencing a lot of anxiety.
I made an extra appointment with my doctor today. He drained some liquid and removed scabs, but still have the ear ringing, don't hear well and a new very weird terrible sensation of my head like blowing off and the room moving
when I sneeze or burp.
Please let these be temporary and let all be well soon 🙏

Hello.
Based on my experience, I would say you’ll be OK.
It’s normal to be nervous. I felt the same way. I waited 24 years to get it done.
I had surgery on 6/2024. It was 💯 % successful. I was able to hear right after the surgery even with all the packaging. I returned a week later to remove the outside packaging, I was able to hear. Returned two weeks later the surgeon to cleaned inside operated ear. I was able to hear better. I returned 9/19/24 for hearing tests after surgery, and my hearing was restored at the same level as my right ear. Before the surgery, my hearing loss was severe (80). I did not have any problems after surgery (NO dizziness, headache, pain, I did not lose the teste, my face did not get paralyzed, my eardrums were not perforated, I did not have any complications. I only took two of the prescribed pain med because I did not feel any pain. I only took antibiotics. I was able to drive a week after the surgery was performed. I was able to take a shower the next day. Of course, protecting the operated ear with a cotton ball with Vaseline to prevent water from entering the ear. I was able to drive a week after the surgery was performed.

I feel blessed to have an excellent surgeon in Chicago at Northwestern Hospital.
My surgery was conducted through the back of my ear because my ear canal was too small. No noticeable scars.
I still have some tinnitus, also some itching outside/ inside the operated ear. The doctor said it would take 6 months to complete healing. It is part of the healing process. I hope this help and give you some comfort.