I went to visit my surgeon yesterday. After a quick hearing test, he has determined that I’m hearing better than I did before the surgery (February 27, 2008). The ear drum is looking good, I have to keep putting drops in it twice a day for the next two weeks, and I still can’t expose the ear to water. I’ll see him again in four weeks.
Monday was my first day back in my Gym class. Admittedly, I’m not the most athletic person, but I’m so happy to be back. For each day I sat out from Gym, I had to write a one page paper on a topic related to athletics, fitness, or health. I didn’t mind at first, but after the forth week I grew tired of the practice. Getting to go back to class with my friends and play kickball outside was wonderful!
My hearing is slowly getting better. Sounds are less sharp than they used to be, but I have a way to go. Higher-pitched sounds and my own yelling bring pain to my ear, but the surgeon told me that my nerve is still getting used to the amplified sounds. Remember, the problem with my right ear was a hole in the ear drum. The nerve that carries the sound information to my brain is in great condition, but it’s been accustomed to much softer sounds than what I’m hearing now. It’s overwhelmed.
This is all great news and reason for me to celebrate. I’m overjoyed, really. 
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