Category: Ears

I realize that many of the blog articles I’ve been writing have been pretty text-heavy. That’s OK for those of you who want to hear all the specific details about my surgery and recovery. But a picture’s worth a thousand words, right? So I decided to catch up with an all-photo post. Here is the… Continue reading some photos of Todd’s ears

I’m writing this from a Southwest Airlines 737-700 about 42,000 feet in the air. It’s been a busy day, but the big point is that we are now on our way back to Colorado from Louisiana. Let me bring you up to speed. I already wrote about Tuesday’s trip to the Bogue Falaya Park. Well,… Continue reading bye bye, Louisiana

Today is the fifth day after my SCDS surgery, and I finally got to leave our hotel. My period of bed rest officially ended about 11:00 am this morning, though some other people who have this same surgery are told to stick to bed rest for three full weeks. So I took it very easy… Continue reading I can’t wait to see what it’s like on the outside now

As of right now, I just finished my 4th day of bed rest after SCDS surgery, and am starting my 5th and final day. Hurray! Where am I in the recovery process? Well, my digestive system restarted yesterday, which is good. It was pretty uncomfortable at times, but I’m glad things are moving now. I… Continue reading my last full day of bed rest

It is Sunday morning, the 3rd day after my SCDS surgery. High points to look forward to today: The giant bandage on the side of my head came off today, which meant my head got washed a little. That was nice. I’m midway through my 5 days of mandatory bed rest. I’m also hoping Beth… Continue reading day 3 of recovery from ear surgery

I learned Friday afternoon that there were some tests I needed to have done in Colorado before coming to Louisiana. So, since we were leaving first thing Tuesday, that meant having the tests Monday morning. I had an EKG and blood tests at Boulder Community Hospital. Travel through security at Denver International Airport was the… Continue reading surgery accomplished!

I’m getting my head examined…and fixed! In this post I explain the rare inner ear disorder I have, and how my surgeon is going to repair it.

Whew, what a day! I just spent the last 3 days in Louisiana, and I’m glad to be back. Monday (which was Labor Day, an American holiday) I flew to New Orleans, then rented a car and drove to Baton Rouge. Tuesday I had an appointment with my ear surgeon in the afternoon, and in… Continue reading just got back from Louisiana – 8 month ear checkup

I finally finished uploading my video “Inside Todd’s Head” to YouTube. Here it is in normal (low) quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UZi5LPjIF4 And here is the higher quality (HD) version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UZi5LPjIF4&fmt=22 I realize 95% of people are going to watch this video and listen to it through low quality computer speakers, and those people will miss out on… Continue reading Inside Todd’s Head

I’m now at Community Coffee in Baton Rouge, having just finished my 6 week post-op follow-up appointment with Dr. Gianoli.  Short summary: he’s given me a clean bill of health and I’m ready to resume normal activities (though he doesn’t want me to really exert myself for another month). To bring the occasional reader up… Continue reading 6 weeks post-op results