i had a tube put in my ear back in the spring and it just fell out. it was the tiniest little metal tube. anyway, it was put in by an incompetant ENT to help with my dizziness (i have since learned the dizziness was not coming from ear problems). i don't want another tube put back in or anything. how long do i have to wait til i can stop having to use ear plugs when i shower etc.? will my ear completely heal back? when he put it in he said it was the smallest tube they make. thanks for the help, i don't want to call him bc he shouldn't even be a doctor and i don't trust his advice (long story).