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Surgery update
10 years ago
And I'm back again. It's been a while since I last woke up that urghly after surgery (think only the first time was comparable). Unfortunately that was because it took a bit longer than intended, so it's not all good news this time around.
Seems that the cholesteatoma affected both the hammer and anvil bones and both had to be removed. The stirrup bone is okay, fortunately, which should make it possible to add a prosthesis at a later time that should restore a fair portion of my hearing. Though I'll likely get a hearing aid until the prosthesis goes in (they'll be waiting to see whether the cholesteatoma returns first). Either way, at the moment it's probably best to stay to my left if you talk to me.
But hey... at least I can now say that I have four less bones in my body than the average human (already got a prosthesis on the other side).
Seems that the cholesteatoma affected both the hammer and anvil bones and both had to be removed. The stirrup bone is okay, fortunately, which should make it possible to add a prosthesis at a later time that should restore a fair portion of my hearing. Though I'll likely get a hearing aid until the prosthesis goes in (they'll be waiting to see whether the cholesteatoma returns first). Either way, at the moment it's probably best to stay to my left if you talk to me.
But hey... at least I can now say that I have four less bones in my body than the average human (already got a prosthesis on the other side).
Not much I can do about it, so time will tell how it all turns out.
The cholesteatoma sorta eats into the bones. That's also why it's vital to have it removed the moment it is discovered. Over time, it'd screw up your hearing first, then likely your balance and after that it can even affect the bone between your ear and your brain. You definitely don't want it to get that far >.>
Anyhow, anything that does not kill me makes me closer to a bionic lion, I guess :P