I had an ear tube placed in my right ear today. The entire appointment took about 20 minutes. I can feel relief already.
For anyone who reads this discussion and has questions, here is what happens:
1. The eardrums are numbed.
2. Then a hole in the eardrum was created.
3. Next, the fluid behind the eardrum was suctioned out. This just felt weird, and the notice was loud. Even though the provider had warned me, when turned on suction I jumped. Guess anything in the ear is going to be loud.
4. The tubes were then inserted.
5. Was given some ear drops to use for next 5 days.

The echo is gone! I will go back in 6 months for follow-up hearing tests.