Sorry for all of the updates lately, but I’m really struggling with a lot of fear post stapedectomy surgery. Today I noticed there’s a tiny bit of clear-ish drainage leaking from within my ear canal. Is this normal or would this be cause for concern?
I’m back again with an update after my stapedectomy. I’ve been feeling super well and my hearing seems to actually have gotten much better now that the doctor vacuumed out the rest of the packing, but I have one strange symptom. My inner ear is sooooo itchy 😭😭 The doc said I still have some blood in my middle ear which could cause a feeling of fullness, but did anyone else experience a horrible itching even after all packing was out? 😅
Hi, everyone! How nice that a community like this exists. I’m looking for some hope two days post op…
I had a stapedectomy surgery 2 days ago, and right after the surgery, my hearing seemed to have actually improved. I was amazed and shocked at how loud the hospital sounded. The doctor also scratched on the bandage near my ear, and I actually heard in a way I hadn’t for ages! But now… 2 days later I can’t hear anything out of the ear that was operated on. It’s all muffled and even my own speaking voice annoys me and feels nasally. I’ve read online that there’s likely a lot of blood and swelling inside my ear still, but I’ve already removed the tampon in my ear as instructed by the doctor. Still… no luck. Has anyone else had this experience? Do I just need to be patient and wait for the ear to settle?