Had the post-op check today. My surgeon wasn’t available so I saw a different one. He seemed a little concerned that I have more swelling than I should at this point, but he saw no signs of infection, so he said to just keep an eye on it and call the office if I start feeling worse. I have another followup scheduled with my actual surgeon on the 19th.

This surgery is definitely kicking my butt more than my first one did. I had more pain over the weekend, though not enough that I regretted not getting the painkiller prescription filled — Tylenol still did the job. There’s been less pain yesterday and today. I was also tired and spacey all weekend, so I didn’t do much. Feeling a tiny bit lightheaded sometimes when I get up, and it’s still annoying as hell to have only one arm on my glasses. And I still can’t taste anything on the right side, so I’m eating less as meals aren’t as enjoyable.

Brought Ray to the doctor with me to be my ears, since I’ve been struggling more with just the CI than I did with both it and the hearing aid. Having him with me was definitely helpful, so he’ll be coming with me to the next one as well.

Hope this unexpected swelling resolves itself soon, because I suspect that my activation could be delayed if it doesn’t.