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Craig66

NSW

2466 posts

Craig66

NSW, 2466 posts

17 Jan 2013 10:07pm

Many have said that they have needed a second or third operation.
For what reason did you need more than one? Assume on same ear.
I asked my surgeon prior surgery about follow up operations on same ear, he said that I would not need a repeat operation ever.
My surgeon is happy with how much he was able to drill out the bone (rebore, oversize) making my ear channel bigger.
And yes, I still wear Doc's Pro Plugs

Craig66

NSW

2466 posts

Craig66

NSW, 2466 posts

17 Jan 2013 10:08pm

wheels said...
Hi Sebol
Just wondering what hospital you went to so i can steer clear.

My first thought was Tattoo parlour, not hospital

pomE

NSW

164 posts

pomE

NSW, 164 posts

18 Jan 2013 12:11am

dbabicwa said...

pomE said...

NOT to force liquid down ones ear canal i.e syringeing

So how do THEY doing it? Forcing metal scalpel down your ear canal while you unconscious ? :)

Syringeing only every 6 mnths or once a year. Is is not wise to do it more than that. So, yeah, do not do that very often.

Suction via small surgical "vacuum", via an ENT specialist. THe stories of home made suction decices makes me go numb!

I go once a year for a good clean out and check-up- always fully concious! It's not exactly a pleasant feeling and the cold air on the exposed middle ear process can make me dizzy to the point of gripping the chair for life!

WallZie

87 posts

WallZie

WA, 87 posts

17 Jan 2013 11:35pm

sebol said...
Yep that was a very very bad day.

The anestesist got 2 chemicals to use, something to put you to sleep and a muscle relaxant(once you are sleeping) which stops your breaving and they plug you onto a respirator.

He gave me the wrong one first so my breathing stopped while 100% conscious and despite my vain attempt to wiggle (muscle no longer reacted), they sufocated me to unconsciousness

They apparently realised something was wrong when they saw that I was blue and finally plugged me on the respirator but went ahead with the operation anyway

I had extreme difficulties to fall asleep for quite a few weeks after as my body would jerk me awake everytime I would fall asleep.

Got over it and went kiting

Same thing happened to my mother when she went in for an op in Wellington. She was terrified because she couldn't breath and couldn't get anyone's attention to help!! She was convinced she was going to cark it. Apparently she reacted differently to the drugs than other people? At least that's what they told her

They completed the op as well

mitch88

NSW

271 posts

mitch88

NSW, 271 posts

18 Jan 2013 12:56pm

you can go to the docs and get it washed out with a massive syringe. or do it yourself with warm water and a syringe

Craig66

NSW

2466 posts

Craig66

NSW, 2466 posts

28 Jan 2013 7:18am

mitch88 said...
you can go to the docs and get it washed out with a massive syringe. or do it yourself with warm water and a syringe

whats that your saying Mitch ???????

I cant hEAR you ????

Oh your Gopro fell of in the surf and you and your mates are bobing around looking for it ?????

good luck with that

kiteboy dave

QLD

6525 posts

kiteboy dave

QLD, 6525 posts

28 Jan 2013 12:11pm

horace01 said...
You'll be surprised just how much crap they draw out.

Horace try burning one just holding it in your hand at the same angle as it would be in your ear. You'll be surprised how much crap it draws out

dbabicwa

808 posts

dbabicwa

WA, 808 posts

25 Oct 2013 12:21pm

Got myself a "nice" little infection some time ago so wanted to share some thoughts and revive this thread...

Used Blu-tac since. Works well but it does block hearing. Which is ok if used for one ear, like I do. However, if using in both not so good.

Than decided to order Doc's Pro vented plugs. But which sizing?

It's got 8 different sizing ( T, XS, MS, S, M, L, XL, XXL)! Impossible task to choose from.

Luckily, this exist (sizing samples):

I would strongly suggest to get this before you order! Couldn't believe I am T and XS! Nothing bigger than XS can't put in... Unbelievable.

Used it yesterday and since vented, can hear, and most importantly my ear is hopefully safe!

bene313

1347 posts

bene313

WA, 1347 posts

25 Oct 2013 12:37pm

Thanks dbabicwa

After a few years of minor blockage problems I'm getting my ears checked on Monday. Fingers crossed they're just full of sand, salt and wax!

Kazan

QLD

699 posts

Kazan

QLD, 699 posts

25 Oct 2013 3:08pm

horace01 said..

Hunter S said...
^^^^ Ear candles are an established hoax

1 post Horace is an ear candle pimp

Dont know about them being a hoax I use them all the time. They work for me.

How exactly? I tried this one and all it did was choke me with smoke! Like how the hell do they work?

kitingtopher

313 posts

kitingtopher

SA, 313 posts

25 Oct 2013 4:05pm

apparently it is a reaction to cold wind . gath stops alot of the problem

snalberski

858 posts

snalberski

WA, 858 posts

25 Oct 2013 2:38pm

Like many of the posters here I've had ongoing ear problems for many years. Some people have a strait ear canal and some (like me) have a little kink at the end of their ear canal. This kink stops water from draining out which can cause an infection. The best strategy is to keep your ears dry . I've tried quite a few different types of earplugs - some lose seal or drop out but these I find an excellent design (Macks Ear Seals). I got 5 sets on Ebay for $5.00 a set.

dbabicwa

808 posts

dbabicwa

WA, 808 posts

25 Oct 2013 3:01pm

Thanks! Are they vented? If not can you drill a tiny hole in it to make it vented? Duno, heat a needle and make a hole...

dbabicwa

808 posts

dbabicwa

WA, 808 posts

25 Oct 2013 3:06pm

kitingtopher said..

apparently it is a reaction to cold wind . gath stops alot of the problem

Also bad bacteria. Sneaky and unstoppable by the helmet...

nigelw2

VIC

237 posts

nigelw2

VIC, 237 posts

25 Oct 2013 8:28pm

kitingtopher said..

apparently it is a reaction to cold wind . gath stops alot of the problem

Yep agree.
Wearing a helmet with ear covers helps especially after a good stack as is stops water getting forced into your ear.

snalberski

858 posts

snalberski

WA, 858 posts

25 Oct 2013 5:48pm

dbabicwa said..

Thanks! Are they vented? If not can you drill a tiny hole in it to make it vented? Duno, heat a needle and make a hole...

They're not vented but I dont know if a vent is required. I've never had vented earplugs. Non of the various types I had including swim designed quite expensive ones had vents. Its not a bad idea though. You would need to drill a tiny hole - I think a hot needle wouldn't penetrate the silicone seal ends cleanly enough if at all. The same company makes dedicated swim plugs which are similar in design but these are the better type.

Main

QLD

2338 posts

Main

QLD, 2338 posts

26 Oct 2013 7:21am

dafish said..

Perforated ear drums are REALLY painful having gone through that with my board slamming the side of my head in the 70's.

Hey Dafish - I got hit on the side of the head by my board over at TOS a few years ago and the impact blue my eardrum. Funny how it never mends 100%. Its always popping and creaking and clicking sometimes when I run.

Aqua ear works for me most times...

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