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sophie2015
sophie2015

Hi I had a modified radical mastoiedectomy 17 march 15 and was just wondering how long is recovery it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be but still feel tired and still in some pain

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  • damo35054
    damo35054 sophie2015

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    I had quite bad pain for the 1st week, but everyone is different. However I felt fine about 2 weeks in and was back at work in the 3rd week.

    I'm now just over a month had my bipp removed and although I still have discharge which is usually worse in the morning I feel absolutely fine.

    Hope that helps sophie

    • sophie2015
      sophie2015 damo35054

      Posted

      Thank you that does help I am due to get the packing out on Tuesday I have been told it is not pleasant, I too am still having discharge I don't feel dizzy but feel a bit off balance is this normal, I am due back at work Wednesday unless Dr signs me off for longer, pleased you are on the mend .

    • damo35054
      damo35054 sophie2015

      Posted

      It's not particularly pleasant no but it's over quick. I felt slightly off balance for a couple of weeks. I was given one week on my original sick note, although I wasn't on my deathbed I certainly wasn't ready for work. Let them know how you feel when they take out the bipp if you don't feel ready they will extend it.

      Hope you get well soon

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