After 2 ear infections, several rounds of antibiotics and 3 visits to the ENT, the doctor decided it was time for a tube in Taylor's right ear. The fluid wasn't going away and her hearing was down 40% from where it should be. Her left ear is perfectly fine and responds to medicine. On Friday September 10th we went to the hospital for the surgery. We arrived as instructed at 7:00am and they finally began about 10:26am. After a 3 1/2 hour wait it took less than 15 minutes to clear out the "thick, gooey, taffy like" fluid in her ear, clean out some wax, insert tube, check left ear and remove some wax. She woke up fine with no after effects. We were back home by 12:45pm and had a relaxing afternoon. Now drops for 3 days (today is the last day) which Taylor doesn't like at all. We go back in 3 weeks to have her checked out and another hearing test. Hopefully her hearing will be where it should be.
"Ta Da" Taylor in her very fashionable hospital clothes.
Waiting and waiting and waiting. Glad there was a TV in the cuby we were assigned to. Can only read for so long. Yodel came along with us. Taylor didn't want him to miss out on all the fun.
4 comments:
Tres chic! I think Taylor may have started a new fashion trend! Scrubs and hospital gowns for everyone! And Yodel looked like he was really enjoying himself!
Yeah, so glad Taylor finally got tubes. They have made a world of difference for Chloe. We notices a big difference the night of surgery with Chloe's balance -- since she was falling every 3 ft before the tubes. I'm sure Taylor will find the tubes make life a little bit better.
We are still seeing an improvement in Chloe's hearing 4 months after her tubes -- they told us sometimes it takes time for all the fluid and damage to clear up.
Keep us posted on Taylor's hearing.
We are glad to hear Taylor is doing well with her tubes. Hugs to both of you.
Dawn and Ty
Cynthia, this is the first time I've been on in so long. I actually get on face book more.
I am really thrilled that Taylor did so well and that she is so much better now.
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