Due to a long-standing fluid buildup behind his eardrums, Walker got a third set of ear tubes just last week. (He had two sets as a baby...both before he was two years old.) He was experiencing some hearing loss and discomfort (his ears couldn't "pop" or "unpop") and it was just annoying. So...getting a third set of ear tubes was an easy decision for us.
He didn't love waking up from anesthesia, poor Buddy. He asked me about five times to remove that pulse oximeter. He had some tears and discomfort upon waking up - anesthesia makes you feel so funky.
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Since the surgery, he hasn't enjoyed how "loud" everything has been. Our garage door, Gracie's barking, Ben's voice, our toilet...everything is loud. I helped him put his earplugs in his ears before his shower and once I did, he smiled and said, "Ahh, back to normal." I think he did have some hearing loss...! If earplugs sound "normal" to him! Anyway, he's adjusting, and all seems to be going well. I pray that we don't need another set after this one!
