Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) Off to hospital tomorrow morning to have a stapedectomy on my left ear which should restore my hearing. It's been a long time coming, I've been putting it off for years and years but have at last decided it's worth getting done as it has a very good success rate. General anaesthetic and in overnight then 2 weeks off work (slightly embarrassing as I've only been there 4 weeks ). Just hope I don't regret it when I can no longer sleep through OH's alarm at 5.30am or wild windy weather in the middle of the night . Edited December 1, 2015 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Good luck you'll be fine. Hugs.xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Good luck ANH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Good luck, and a speedy recovery - remember to take Arnica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Will think of you and send good wishes......it will be worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Best of luck ANH for a speedy recovery. I should think you'll be having to tell people to for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Good luck xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Good luck, hope you've got lots of relaxing things planned for your convalescence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Best wishes. Hope all goes well. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Good luck and enjoy your time off.Hope OH spoils you rotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Good luck xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Good luck ANH X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I'm sure everything will be/has been okay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Hope everything went OK today. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Hope it all went off ok and you are recovering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 It was a bit of a shambles at the start. Went in at 7.30, was told the op would be at 9am but then was told they didn't have a piece of "kit" they needed and I'd not be taken till after lunch . Had to wait 6 hours but was taken eventually at 2pm. The op took an hour and I came round very quickly afterwards, a little woozy but felt fine quite quickly. It went well apparently and they let me go home with OH at 8pm as I wasn't feeling sick or dizzy and my BP etc was fine. Feeling a little discomfort but a lot better than I expected. Everything I do seems to reverberate through my head which is odd and eating is very noisy but just feeling sleepy now. Thanks for your nice messages xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Glad to hear it's gone well, hope you can relax and get used to the noise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Glad it went well. Make sure you look after yourself. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 That's great you got home,nothing like snuggling into your own bed. Take it easy,I find an anaesthetic can make you feel a bit woolly headed for days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Glad it went well. You might feel a bit down after the anaesthetic. Did you come out with any verbal rubbish whilst coming round. When in recovery as a nurse we often had proposals of marriage from blokes coming round and learnt all their little secrets, some thought they were in heaven but we put them right on that. I found sedation weird (had for my gastroscopy) and I had a dream about this long thing pushing through cells. Obviously my sub conscious whilst not fully asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 I think I was lucky, I wasn't even aware of the moment that I was going under. I woke up very quickly (according to the nurse) and just felt like I'd been asleep. Really thirsty though and got through about 3 jugs of water . No dizziness or unsteadiness going to the loo and wolfed down a surprisingly tasty tea . Slept quite well last night and don't really have any pain this morning, just a bit of discomfort. I might quite enjoy my 2 weeks off work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Sounds positive, Make sure you rest though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Sounds like a very easy operation and glad to hear you're recovering well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Glad it all went well. Big step getting used to hearing everything in full. On the plus side you can now say you have eyes in the back of your head when you pick up some naughty little utterings from the young'uns who are used to getting away with naughties! When I had my broken ankle I also felt as though I'd woken up, saw the lady sitting by me and I said oh you must be my guardian angel - not that I thought I was elsewhere but she was checking that I was OK - and I was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...