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Hearing Loss | Last Active: Jul 22, 2023 | Replies (159)

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@lizzy102

Surgery was today! It went just great! My surgeon was a peach and the staff very caring. I popped out of anesthesia with no dizziness or other issues. Pain is manageable. I do have a grapefruit sized bowl over my ear that has 4 x 4 dressings in it.Got a little bruising and my neck is sore from my head being turned on the side.I don’t notice an increase in tinnitus at this time.
Thoughts about “How to get ready for your surgery”.
Do neck stretches - looking over your shoulder with your shoulders down and back, for a couple weeks before the dare.
Eat extra protein before surgery and bring some for the evening after. I did protein drinks and ate my usual healthy diet.
Bring socks.
Bring your positive attitude.
Bring Gatorade or a better electrolyte replacer for after surgery, hospital gave it to me and I had some in the hotel room.
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Experienced some balance issues this morning but they have resolved. So far so good. I wear the protective gear for one more day then get to wash my hair - joy! Incision is not “little” it runs along the back of my whole ear. It is healing nicely and pain is still minimal, for me. Nobody mentioned that the muscles in my neck would be so sore! I’m using Bio-Freeze on it and Arnica Cream on the bruising. Will upload photos this afternoon.