Positive again. I was surprised how mentally knocked I was by the operation.
Stitches out and CT scan later this week and if all well, "switch on" next Wednesday.
Have been warned to keep expectations low. Initial hearing could be indiscernible noise with a long road ahead.
I can imagine how the brain turns mechanical sounds into mostly "real" sounds eventually. I often "hear" friends voices when lip reading or TV theme music. The brain throws in what "should" be happening.
Had a solo trip out the day before operation. Went for a deaf haircut. A scary experience, especially crossing the road. Change of surface levels, multi directional viewing, crowds, no danger sounds and genuine risk. Can now appreciate how older people can lose confidence in a similar environment.
(My 77yr old Mum is actually a lot more stable than me right now!)
Pre op I fell over in the gym and landed on my head. You just don't know you are going over until you hit the deck. It made an interesting "brain sound" like a steel tube being struck - hurt just the same though.
Rehab Going well, with gentle improvement. Will step this up when stronger.
E.g.
Standing on one leg
Foot to toe walking
Two ball juggling
Eye control - left right, up down, near far.
Reading signs and number plates, when walking, seems to be a good all round exercise.
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