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I tried to upload my story to the files section, but I don't see it, so

I think it didn't work. Could someone tell me how.? I had saved my

document in my own document folder (it's a Microsoft Word document).

Thanks,

Carol

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Hi Sheri,

Thanks for the advice and support. I finally had the packing that

was in my ear canal removed. I'm so glad to have it out. I am now on

ear drops until Wednesday when I go in for another post-op check up.

I feel a lot better, just the loud ringing that has been quite

annoying, oh and the incision with the stitches. Just wanted to say

also I appreciate the research on my ENT's experience whether it was

for me or someone else. How is your son doing now as far as his ears

go? I hope well.

By the way, I am in Michigan.

Thanks,

>

> Hi ,

>

> Glad to hear you're recovering, although slowly. Regarding the

> packing, it's not uncommon to have to use the drops to help it

> dissolve. After my son's last surgery (#5) his packing took 3

months

> to dissolve. That was after a total mastoidectomy and

tympanoplasty.

> The packing protects the ear drum or other repairs. Just make

sure

> that it is dissolving with the use of drops. Our doctor could

tell us

> an approximate percentage of packing remaining with each visit.

>

> Regarding you ENT, after much research, I think 50-60 procedures

is

> very low. Our otologist does about 300 per year. I'd certainly

get a

> 2nd opinion from an otologist ASAP. Most ENT's will automatically

> refer to one if there's C'toma present. A reputable doctor will

always

> welcome a second opinion.

>

> If you're in the Southeastern U.S., I have a few otologists I can

> recommend, and one I say stay away from.

>

> Best of luck,

> Sheri

>