Posts by Eric Stewart53

....that sounds like tinnitus to me! The less you dwell on it, the less you'll actually hear it. :-)

Hannah Reed3 said:I’m doing quite well, actually. Dr. Glunčić is performing my surgery at Firulama, though I have to undergo a second procedure now—the left side this time. Since Glunčić is retiring at the beginning of October, I managed to snag an appointment for August 18th. Honestly, I haven't had any issues with the right side since the operation; there's no ringing or buzzing whatsoever. For the record, everything was done under full anesthesia, and they even made incisions behind my ears.

...incisions behind the ears 🙄 goodness, just looking back at that CT scan and seeing where the surgeon needs to work makes me think I’d much rather take the cutting than deal with that. 😕

Hannah Reed3 said:Just so everyone is aware, I had surgery for an exostosis in my right ear on April 1st. It was done under general anesthesia, so I didn't feel or hear a thing. There hasn't been any pain or dizziness since. I'm getting my stitches removed tomorrow, and I think I'll schedule the left ear immediately, especially since my doctor is retiring this coming November.

...not quite, actually. I was pretty sick up until about a week before, so the doctor suggested it might be better to wait, though it wasn't easy to hear that.😁

...my left ear is still ringing (though there's no station to tune into... haha).

...I suppose I should book a new appointment around mid-December once diving and squid season are over😉 provided Dr. Račić doesn't slip into retirement first.😕

...I've heard that at the local clinic, where he used to be the only one performing the procedure, other surgeons are taking over now—performing them under local anesthesia—and yet that patient is complaining again about tinnitus (that constant low-frequency buzzing), wondering if perhaps the issue lies with the nerve.😕😕😕

...turinica, how are you feeling?

...the 28th is coming up, but I’ve come down with a nasty flu. I need to check in with my doctor first, so I'll likely have to skip this appointment 🙄🙂🤷

The little things always seem to find a way to complicate an otherwise simple day. As stated:
My surgery is scheduled for March 28th. We shall see how it unfolds.☕

And my birthday falls on February 28th. 🙂I expect there will be plenty more impressions coming your way before you even reach the finish line.

My thanks to bluestag13 for sharing such a candid personal account. 👍It seems easier for you women; I can't help but associate this with that old joke about Fata waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. 😉😂

We’ll probably all have plenty of time to discuss that joke once we’ve finally all kicked the bucket. 🙂👋

So, how are things going with bluestag13? Are we finally hearing each other a bit more clearly now?

...Hi there, hope your recovery is quick and easy...

...I actually have a CT scan scheduled this Friday—specifically a temporal bone scan😕 because I'm set for ear surgery on February 28th. I think it'll be the left side, since I get that low-frequency whistling sound due to some exostosis, just like you mentioned. It can also feel pretty uncomfortable when water gets trapped in there after a swim or even just a shower.
I’ve noticed some hearing loss lately, which I suspect is tied to the exostosis I've decided to have surgically corrected. If the surgeon can somehow squeeze me in for the second ear right after the first—though the schedule at the clinic is absolutely packed—that would be ideal. I really want to avoid those uneven pressure sensations in my ears during dives🙂 so that I'm hopefully fully recovered by mid-May, which is usually when I start diving more intensely...

...Anyway, let me know how things go, and I'll be sure to pass along my updates as well.👍🙏👋

Carol Price79 said:You still haven't sorted that out! Seriously, you could have been posting here by now about how everything went and how you're feeling like a brand new person!

...I was under the impression I might actually hear something insightful from you.😢😠😉

Greetings, everyone 🙂

...it seems the issue has resurfaced 🙄 since I lacked the nerve to address it surgically last year 🤷

...does anyone happen to have any insight 😕👍

...Best, UP 🙏

...I find it hard to believe that absolutely no one else has encountered this particular issue before😕

...does anyone happen to know if there’s another forum out there where I might actually find an answer to it? 😕

Hey everyone!

...I was hoping to get some advice from anyone who might have dealt with this before. 😕
...I recently saw an ENT specialist, and it turns out I have narrowed ear canals on both sides due to exostosis—essentially bony growths inside the ear—and they’re recommending surgery. 😲

...I've never been one to worry too much about my health; I usually just push through until things become unavoidable. 😉

...The doctor explained that this is a common side effect for divers like myself, caused by constant exposure to cold water and the ocean. He suggested that I'll need two separate endoscopic procedures under general anesthesia to shave down the excess bone. 😢😕
...Aside from divers and swimmers, these benign growths are also pretty common in older adults. 😢

...My ear issues haven't reached a crisis point yet, so I'm not exactly panicking, but I do have a follow-up on December 7th to discuss the details, and I'm already scheduled for the procedure on one ear...

...I've been dealing with some inflammation and a persistent unpleasant odor lately. The issue is that the narrowing creates a cramped space between the eardrum and the canal, which increases the risk of hearing loss, infections, or fungal growth. As the passage continues to close up and ossify, it becomes quite delicate to clear the bone without risking damage to the eardrum. 🙄😕
...So, if anyone here has gone through similar surgical procedures, I would truly appreciate it if you could share your experiences. 😕🙏