Bionic Hearing

Yeah, I know the post title is stupid… “Bionic Hearing”. Blah.

It’s better than “Miracle Ear”.

Whatever the case, I’m marvelling right now at the difference a hearing aid makes.

Today, I had my first post-surgical follow up for the cholesteatoma surgery I had last Monday. The right ear is healing nicely, but we won’t know whether I’ll get full hearing back in that ear for another two or three months. A bit of a waiting game, and I’m fine with that. The good news of the day with the right ear is that it should be a one and done surgery!

As for the left, where I’d had some minor “touch-up” work done?

Apparently my hearing has actually improved. It’s good news, but it’s still not back to normal levels.

Enter the miracle of technology.

Boom. I’m hearing sounds now that I had almost forgotten about.

So yeah. My hearing may not be 100% natural anymore, but I’m definitely okay with bionic hearing.

Now if I can just get an Iron Man suit to go with it. 🙂

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For more readings on my battle with cholesteatoma, check out these posts:

Also… if you want to connect with me and others battling cholesteatoma? Check out this Facebook page for “Cholesteatoma Survivors”.