almost 2 weeks post op - really bad soreness and bruising...

[bdsgurl]

is this normal almost 2 weeks post op...my ear hurts so bad i dont want anything or anyone to touch it...my hubby and mom say it looks real bruised, but that it did a while back also, why am i just now starting to feel it so much? Its sooooooo sore? anyone else have this?

[kenneth_k]

Hi,

I think it's quite normal to have a sore ear following surgery. My ear was sore for weeks, then scratchy, now it's a bit numb but close to normal. These things apparantly takes time to heal.

If it looks infected, however, you may want to have it looked at by a doctor.

Regards, Kenneth.

[Jim Scott]

Bdsgurl ~

I didn't have this issue but I understand that a sore ear is not uncommon following AN surgery.  A call to your doctor - just to let him know what's happening - might be worth your time.

Jim

[Jwh]

Ok....  I'm not sure if this makes sense or not but............ my grandmother use to tell me that you can't feel more then one pain at a time.  For instance maybe your double vision subsided now your focusing on another pain that probably was already there??  I'm noticing that throughout my recovery.  I guess it makes sense

Jen

[Syl]

bdsgurl:

I don't know that my ear was bruised after surgery, but most that side of my head was numb for some time. I think the Drs folded my ear forward for the surgery then keps it that way with the bandage that was 2 sizes too small for my head. I don't remember how long it took before I realized that my ear did hurt. Even when my staples came out 10 days post-op, I didn't feel that either.

I would call the Dr. or mention it if you have your post-op visit soon.

Syl