Recovery Time

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I was able to return to work after one week following a mastoidectomy.

However, my second surgery was a canal wall down and I needed two weeks

to recover. You're right...everyone differs. Good luck to you and keep

us posted.

Kathy

>

> I am scheduled to have a mastoidectomy on Feb. 27th to remove my c-

> toma. My question is who has had this procedure and how long were

> they off work? I am hoping to return to work on Monday. My surgery

> is a Wednesday. Do you think this is enough time. I know everyone

> differs for recovery time, any input would be appreciated.

>

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CholesteatomaRentableneptune wrote:-

>I am scheduled to have a mastoidectomy on Feb. 27th to remove my c-

>toma. My question is who has had this procedure and how long were

>they off work? I am hoping to return to work on Monday. My surgery

>is a Wednesday. Do you think this is enough time. I know everyone

>differs for recovery time, any input would be appreciated.

I would say you are being somewhat optimistic, however I guess it does

depend on exactly what you do for a living. If your job is a bit of a

sinecure and you are sitting down all day then you may get away with it.

I had the canal-wall-up procedure, which took about three hours of the

surgeon's time (meaning I was anaesthetised for around three-and-a-half

hours.) He fitted a considerable amount of drilling and bone-grafting into

that three hours. I was told to plan to be away from work for two weeks

from the day of the operation; in the end I went back after 10-11 days

because I felt fit enough to do so.

As you say, everyone is different. Remember though that a halfway-decent

employer will not expect you to rush back after major surgery - and this IS

major surgery, don't let anyone tell you otherwise !!

,

UK

[Guest guest]

Last March I had a CWU/mastoidectomy. I was up for work, and working

within 3 days. My job requires a lot of standing and running around

but not a lot of bending and lifting.

However, I had reconstructive surgery last September and even though I

was back at work right away (within the week), I don't think it was a

good idea. I was extremely dizzy. So dizzy, customers actually

thought I might have been drunk. I should have taken at least a

couple weeks off then.

Everyone heals and handles things differently. A CWU isn't as evasive

as a CWD so my short healing time was probably attributed to that. My

last surgery, the surgeon had to do some redecorating with my hearing

bones - he relocated the staples bone which through my equilibrium out

of wack and it's still not fully recovered. It's still tough to be at

work sometimes, specially when I get a dizzy spell accompanied by a

migraine headache. But, a couple of migraine relief Advil, and I'm

good to go again.

I was planning on being off my feet for a couple of weeks. I was

quite surprised when I was up doing house work and looking after my

husband and son the next day (first surgery).

My second surgery, I'm disappointed I still haven't fully recovered

and finding it difficult to get back into my exercise routine because

everytime I get my heart rate up, I have a vertigo attack. I can't

have more than a couple alcoholic drinks because the effects through

me for a loop and I feel sick right away before I get a chance to

enjoy the other effects. However, the vertigo and dizziness is getting

better all the time - or at least I'm getting use to it.

So, that's my experience. Hopefully you're as lucky as I feel I was.

So many people here have had a much more difficult of a time with this

whole thing. Hopefully you're one of the lucky ones too.

Colleen

>

> I am scheduled to have a mastoidectomy on Feb. 27th to remove my c-

> toma. My question is who has had this procedure and how long were

> they off work? I am hoping to return to work on Monday. My surgery

> is a Wednesday. Do you think this is enough time. I know everyone

> differs for recovery time, any input would be appreciated.

>

[Guest guest]

Since you won't really know until you're in the recovery phase, I

would set the expectation with your employer that you need 2 weeks

(i.e. give yourself another week). If you recover more quickly, and

your job is not physically demanding, you can always go back early if

you feel up to it at the time.

I have had 2 of these operations, and while after the first one, I

think 3-5 days was enough recovery time, this time around I feel I

need a bit longer. You don't want to rush the recovery process.

-

>

> >I am scheduled to have a mastoidectomy on Feb. 27th to remove my c-

> >toma. My question is who has had this procedure and how long were

> >they off work? I am hoping to return to work on Monday. My surgery

> >is a Wednesday. Do you think this is enough time. I know everyone

> >differs for recovery time, any input would be appreciated.

>

> I would say you are being somewhat optimistic, however I guess it

does

> depend on exactly what you do for a living. If your job is a bit

of a

> sinecure and you are sitting down all day then you may get away

with it.

>

> I had the canal-wall-up procedure, which took about three hours of

the

> surgeon's time (meaning I was anaesthetised for around three-and-a-

half

> hours.) He fitted a considerable amount of drilling and bone-

grafting into

> that three hours. I was told to plan to be away from work for two

weeks

> from the day of the operation; in the end I went back after 10-11

days

> because I felt fit enough to do so.

>

> As you say, everyone is different. Remember though that a halfway-

decent

> employer will not expect you to rush back after major surgery - and

this IS

> major surgery, don't let anyone tell you otherwise !!

>

> ,

> UK

>

[Guest guest]

Last time I had my surgery I took the full two weeks. The first week

alone was spent just getting over the anesthetic and then the 2nd week

was trying to get my balance back and getting my eyes to work

together! For some reason my first surgery seemed to affect my eyes

and now when I have suction they don't focus together. Not sure if

anyone else has had this, not very nice!

I would give it the full two weeks unless you won't get paid and then

you would need to go back earlier. I'm in the UK and our sick pay is

covered thankfully.

Louise

-

> >

> > >I am scheduled to have a mastoidectomy on Feb. 27th to remove my c-

> > >toma. My question is who has had this procedure and how long were

> > >they off work? I am hoping to return to work on Monday. My surgery

> > >is a Wednesday. Do you think this is enough time. I know everyone

> > >differs for recovery time, any input would be appreciated.

> >

> > I would say you are being somewhat optimistic, however I guess it

> does

> > depend on exactly what you do for a living. If your job is a bit

> of a

> > sinecure and you are sitting down all day then you may get away

> with it.

> >

> > I had the canal-wall-up procedure, which took about three hours of

> the

> > surgeon's time (meaning I was anaesthetised for around three-and-a-

> half

> > hours.) He fitted a considerable amount of drilling and bone-

> grafting into

> > that three hours. I was told to plan to be away from work for two

> weeks

> > from the day of the operation; in the end I went back after 10-11

> days

> > because I felt fit enough to do so.

> >

> > As you say, everyone is different. Remember though that a halfway-

> decent

> > employer will not expect you to rush back after major surgery - and

> this IS

> > major surgery, don't let anyone tell you otherwise !!

> >

> > ,

> > UK

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I have had two of these surgeries. A cwd in 06 and a cwu in 07 and the recovery time for me was sligltly different. The cwd i went back to work after 10 days and i should have taken longer. Driving was a problem since i tended to get a little dizzy sometimes on my commute. I would also get dissy at work and i had constant drainage from that ear for close to a month. Generally im a fast healer but the cwd was not an easy recovery, it really took me like two months before i felt totally normal. I also wasnt sleeping well so i was tired all the time. I think the extra week would have helped me alot on that one. The Cwu i took a week and i was fine when i went back. I actually wanted to go back earlier but i forced myself to take a fuill week. I found the cwu was a much easier recovery overall. Once i had the packing and stitches removed i felt fine.

I would discuss it with your doctor. Depending on the type of work you do you may need ot be out longer or be assigned light dusy work. I know on both of mine i had a lifting restriction od 10lb for a month and no bending over etc. My doctor told me this was due to the typmanoplasty portion. Sicne i work in IT and bang on a keyboard most of the day going back to work want a big deal. If i had a job that required lifting i think that would have been a different story.

On Feb 3, 2008 11:07 AM, Colleen <mah_skarra@...> wrote:

Last March I had a CWU/mastoidectomy. I was up for work, and working within 3 days. My job requires a lot of standing and running around but not a lot of bending and lifting. However, I had reconstructive surgery last September and even though I

was back at work right away (within the week), I don't think it was a good idea. I was extremely dizzy. So dizzy, customers actually thought I might have been drunk. I should have taken at least a couple weeks off then.

Everyone heals and handles things differently. A CWU isn't as evasive as a CWD so my short healing time was probably attributed to that. My last surgery, the surgeon had to do some redecorating with my hearing

bones - he relocated the staples bone which through my equilibrium out of wack and it's still not fully recovered. It's still tough to be at work sometimes, specially when I get a dizzy spell accompanied by a

migraine headache. But, a couple of migraine relief Advil, and I'm good to go again.I was planning on being off my feet for a couple of weeks. I was quite surprised when I was up doing house work and looking after my

husband and son the next day (first surgery). My second surgery, I'm disappointed I still haven't fully recovered and finding it difficult to get back into my exercise routine because everytime I get my heart rate up, I have a vertigo attack. I can't

have more than a couple alcoholic drinks because the effects through me for a loop and I feel sick right away before I get a chance to enjoy the other effects. However, the vertigo and dizziness is getting better all the time - or at least I'm getting use to it.

So, that's my experience. Hopefully you're as lucky as I feel I was. So many people here have had a much more difficult of a time with this whole thing. Hopefully you're one of the lucky ones too.

Colleen >

> I am scheduled to have a mastoidectomy on Feb. 27th to remove my c-> toma. My question is who has had this procedure and how long were > they off work? I am hoping to return to work on Monday. My surgery

> is a Wednesday. Do you think this is enough time. I know everyone > differs for recovery time, any input would be appreciated.>

[Guest guest]

My daughter has accepted a job at a sustainable farm this summer. The work will be physical, dirty and hot. She is scheduled for her first surgery June 25. She thinks it is realistic that she can return to work within a week and continue till college in the fall.

Could I please have some feedback on this plan? Thanks.

[Guest guest]

at least a week, ask the Dr about hot and dirt. That might be a no-no....

From: anne hewitt <mailtomiddlemas@...>cholesteatoma Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 5:27:17 PMSubject: Recovery Time

My daughter has accepted a job at a sustainable farm this summer. The work will be physical, dirty and hot. She is scheduled for her first surgery June 25. She thinks it is realistic that she can return to work within a week and continue till college in the fall.

Could I please have some feedback on this plan? Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Do you go to her dr. appts with her?  If she is having any reconstruction done whatsoever or if the surgery is super invasive, I would vote " NO " .

 

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On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 5:27 PM, anne hewitt <mailtomiddlemas@...> wrote:

My daughter has accepted a job at a sustainable farm this summer.  The work will be physical, dirty and hot.  She is scheduled for her first surgery June 25.   She thinks it is realistic that she can return to work within a week and continue till college in the fall. 

 

Could I please have some feedback on this plan?  Thanks.

[Guest guest]

thank you so much for responding. I love hearing the good results as there is so much bad out there. I am so worried that she will be in pain and the packing will be bothersome to her. She is having the surgery right when she is due to start kindergarten. It is nice to hear that your son is doing we well. Did your son have to have a 2nd surgery to see if the c-toma came back or no?? Is his hearing normal?From:

mollymolly39 <mollymolly39@...>cholesteatoma Sent: Wed, July 21, 2010 7:42:11 AMSubject: Re: recovery time

Our son had a cholesteatoma removed from his left ear when he was 8 (he is now 10). There was a lot to remove and it was a 4-hour surgery and his doctor assured me there is not a lot of pain after ear surgery and he was right. Our son had no problems with pain at all. Nothing motrin couldn't handle and although I can't remember specific recovery time it was very short. He was back to school very soon, wearing a bandage over his ear for a few days.

>

> What can I expect for a recovery with a 5 year old for the c-toma removal and ear drum reconstruction? With packing in for 3 weeks, how much pain/discomfort is involved?

>

[Guest guest]

thank you so much. There are so many horror stories out there, it is nice to hear the good stuff. I hope your son is ok. Does he have to have more surgery for the hole now? Is his hearing ok?From: "janetmunro3@..." <janetmunro3@...>cholesteatoma Sent: Wed, July 21, 2010 12:30:37

AMSubject: Re: recovery time

My 3 1/2 year old did really well as far as pain and discomfort goes. Waking up from surgery was the tough part. They are disoriented and in pain, but they also need time to "sleep it off". My son didn't want any pain medicine at all. He just did not want to take anything and we waited 3 extra hours before leaving the hospital because the nurse wanted him to take oral pain med. I had to spike his juice with tylenol when I could tell he was in pain. After the 2nd day- he was back to normal and getting in trouble for jumping on the couch, running and rolling around on his ear. Probably why he now has a hole in the ear drum 3 months later. I'm sure your son will do fine. I scheduled people to visit on different days so that we had something to look forward to. Good luck!JanetSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: "rikki.ziman" <rikki.ziman>

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What can I expect for a recovery with a 5 year old for the c-toma removal and ear drum reconstruction? With packing in for 3 weeks, how much pain/discomfort is involved?

[Guest guest]

Ditto.

Keep

the food to liquids the first day. The anesthesia can make them very nauseous afterwards.

Bring along something for him to use if he does get sick in the car on the way

home, and paper towels.

In

a day or two the energy is back. We kept our son out of school for a few more

days, only because the incisison site looks fairly nasty, which your son won’t

be able to see, and you know how young kids are . . .

e

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cholesteatoma

Subject: Re: recovery time

Our son had a cholesteatoma removed from his

left ear when he was 8 (he is now 10). There was a lot to remove and it was a

4-hour surgery and his doctor assured me there is not a lot of pain after ear

surgery and he was right. Our son had no problems with pain at all. Nothing

motrin couldn't handle and although I can't remember specific recovery time it

was very short. He was back to school very soon, wearing a bandage over his ear

for a few days.

>

> What can I expect for a recovery with a 5 year old for the c-toma removal

and ear drum reconstruction? With packing in for 3 weeks, how much

pain/discomfort is involved?

>

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I think he is doing fine. I am more than happy to deal with a hole in the ear drum than having the ctoma come back (crossing my fingers). Dr wants us to wait and see if it will heal on its own ( and keep it dry) these next 3-6 months. The audiologist said that his high pitch tones are affected, but I can't really tell. He says "huh?" All of the time anyways. I can't hear very well either though- so we just talk loud lol! JanetSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: Rikki Ziman <rikki.ziman@...>Sender: cholesteatoma Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:01:31 -0700 (PDT)<cholesteatoma >Reply cholesteatoma Subject: Re: recovery time thank you so much. There are so many horror stories out there, it is nice to hear the good stuff. I hope your son is ok. Does he have to have more surgery for the hole now? Is his hearing ok?From: "janetmunro3 " <janetmunro3 >cholesteatoma Sent: Wed, July 21, 2010 12:30:37AMSubject: Re: recovery time My 3 1/2 year old did really well as far as pain and discomfort goes. Waking up from surgery was the tough part. They are disoriented and in pain, but they also need time to "sleep it off". My son didn't want any pain medicine at all. He just did not want to take anything and we waited 3 extra hours before leaving the hospital because the nurse wanted him to take oral pain med. I had to spike his juice with tylenol when I could tell he was in pain. After the 2nd day- he was back to normal and getting in trouble for jumping on the couch, running and rolling around on his ear. Probably why he now has a hole in the ear drum 3 months later. I'm sure your son will do fine. I scheduled people to visit on different days so that we had something to look forward to. Good luck!JanetSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: "rikki.ziman" <rikki.ziman>Sender: cholesteatomaDate: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:42:44 -0000<cholesteatoma>Reply cholesteatomaSubject: recovery time What can I expect for a recovery with a 5 year old for the c-toma removal and ear drum reconstruction? With packing in for 3 weeks, how much pain/discomfort is involved?

[Guest guest]

For my reconstructions, I had to wait six weeks before I could lift 10

pounds, so that would take care of a lot of rigorous stuff. I also

couldn't blow my nose or stifle a sneeze.

Matt

rgplongbeach wrote:

>

> I know I'm getting ahead of myself but I'm an avid runner and workout

> religiously. Does anyone know how long it will be before I can resume

> running and or lifting weights? My surgery was on Aug 24 and was a

> mastoidectomy, tympanoplasty and a little reconstruction.

>

>

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