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Post Surgery results, observations

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merlin17090
merlin17090

Hello all !!!

? As some of you know, I had my surgery ( Balloon dilation of the Eustachian tube ) on Friday 7/7/2017.  I was under general anesthesia ( pleasant experience ) and the procedure took about 20 minutes. Some observations. Procedure was painless post op except for the soreness in my throat which usually occurs when you are intubated as I was. Chewed a lot of ice chips the past few days. Almost back to normal. As my doctor told me post op, I do have a feeling of fullness which should last a week or so as the swelling subsides. I am quite congested as a result of the anesthesia and the fact that my E tubes we stretched to capacity. Coughing up a lot of phlegm and sputum, ( sorry for the gross out )  which is expected and normal for this type of procedure. I still have little crackles and pops in my ear, again to be expected.  Physically I feel great otherwise. Slept a lot when I returned home Friday. Doctor Undavia was pleased with the outcome and expects this will solve my problem long term.

?Will see him in 2 weeks for follow up. A word about the facility. All of the staff at DelCo Memorial Hospital were  warm and accomodating. From the admissions clerk, all nurses, aides, and doctors, to the guy who wheel chaired me to the front door I was made to feel compleletely at ease and lost all my pre surgery jitters with their help. It means a lot believe me ! I would also like to thank my loving wife and daughter for their patience, care and the love they showed me throughout this entire 16 month ordeal. They are the best and I am a very lucky man to have them in my life. Thanks to all of my friends who sent out the "positive energy" I asked for, and also to all of you here who've been following my journey and for your thoughts and well wishes, I will post again after my follow up visit with Doc. I hope all of you who are suffering from this find some peace and relief as I did ! Don't give up or give in.There is always hope....and hope is a good thing .....maybe the best of things.......

Peace and love,

?Merlin   

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  • dropnblock
    dropnblock merlin17090

    Posted

    Hi Merlin,

    Im sorry to hear about the 1st surgery being unsuccessful, I am sending all the positivity and hope in the world your way buddy, I really hope you get it fixed somehow. I have had ETD for about a year and half and it really does dampen life. I had bad allergies and my ENT told me that getting my allergies under control is the first step so I am taking immunotherapy drops under my tongue, but those haven't helped my ear at all. I am really looking into the dilation surgery but after reading about all the failed surgeries it doesn't make me feel too positive about it. Have you got to do the second surgery yet? Id love to hear your story and be a friend that can relate. Reach out to me in a private message! 

    Sending positivity your way, stay strong!

    - Tanner 

    • michael11955
      michael11955 dropnblock

      Posted

      Like you I was interested in Merlin's letter. I've been under  three  separate  ENT specialists & neither agree with each other as to the problem I have.One says I have ETD the second one says I definitely don't have ETD & the third one says that the other two might or might not be correct.Puzzled ----You betcha.

      The only thing they actually agree on is that  Balloon Dilation isn't the answer.So here  I am with huge pressure inside my head  (not pain,just huge pressure) & now feel somewhat dizzy & having some balance problems.

       

  • cournita71591
    cournita71591 merlin17090

    Posted

    Hi Merlin. I am late in discovering this thread. Still hoping you can help me.

    I have been told I have eustachian tube clogging. I also have some mild tinnitus.

    I am worried that if I have Myringotomy my ears will get worse. I am also worried

    that if I have Eustachian Tube Balloon Dialation it my not work. I have been using a

    steamer and an ear popper for relief. I do get temporary relief, but not permanently.

    I had a sinus infection that got better and then I went on the plane out of town. I had

    ear pain first, then tinnitus and finally fullness. Thanks for anything you can tell me.

    Wendy

  • RebeccaAnne
    RebeccaAnne merlin17090

    Posted

    Checking in to see how the second procedure went as well. I am new to this thread and thinking of having it done in the near future. I get my septum and sinus fixed next week.

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