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Blew nose same day as surgery

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robert1980
robert1980

i just has a stapedectomy on my right ear today. I wasn't paying attention and blew my nose about 5 hours after my surgery. I have no extra drainage other than what was already occurring, and the static noises i was hearing before I blew my nose didn't change. I'm freaking out hoping i didn't cause the implant to shift or something that will cause my surgery to not be effective or worse. Anyone else accidentally pop their ear soon after their surgery and end up okay?

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  • judi44826
    judi44826 robert1980

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    i have worried abt my surgery which was 3 weeks ago also from blowing my nose gently.i feel like my tympanoplasty/mastoidectomy isbt healing right as well, going to the Dr today to see how things are going. i dread the visit.Good Luck.

    • robert1980
      robert1980 judi44826

      Posted

      I wouldn't worry too much yet. The more stories I read online about other people's experiences the more I realize how long this surgery takes to heal. Give it some time, odds are your hearing will improve. I'd love to hear how your appointment went!

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