Too many years listening to loud music with headphones.

 

Pfft, who needed headphones?

My kids used to tell me to turn it down.

 

What? Sorry, I can't hear you.

 

What...what you say,Charly....

 

Rob, I think the same thing has made my hearing bad and I have had constant ringing in my ears for 7-8 years now, 24/7. Sounds like one of the old tube tvs off channel.

 

I have that too. I think it's called tinnitus. When I went to the ENT and mentioned it to him he said that there was nothing to be done about it.

 

Yup gotta live with it. You will see solutions on the internet but they are all BS or scams to take your money.

 

Surgery went great. Offending object removed successfully. Zero pain as I slept through the whole thing.

This afternoon, my left ear feels "congested" because of blood and swelling. They didn't clear out the blood because it will help protect the ear drum patch for a bit. So I won't know how my hearing may have been affected for at least a few days yet. I have a follow up visit to the ENT doc in a few weeks to see how the patch is performing and how the drum is healing.

Thanks to all who took the time to comment in this thread and for all your good wishes. You guys are the best.

 

Wish you a quick recovery...