Ben_Campbell
05-12-2005, 06:31 AM
Hi-I had the packing removed yesterday after a Stapedectomy on my left ear ten days ago.
I have very similar experiences to many people-incredibly increased hearing capabilities but with echoey unnatural sounding edge.
I also know patience is required and over time hopefully things will knit together and my hearing will return to normal.
However I have a slightly different question from those I've seen posted.Whilst listening to my hi-fi yesterday (I have a high end set up) and from that checking with heading phones it is quite clear that my operated ear is completely missing certain frequences (these were there before but obviously impared at the 40% loss I had).It is quite a surreal experience (the track Radiohead's Street Spirit has an acoustic guitar and a triangle/bell chime which my ear just doesn't detect).At this stage the right ear struggles with these sounds due to the left ear being so overpowering.
I was just wondering if frequency loss can happen but return during the period that the inner ear heals?
Does anyone have any experience of frequency loss post Stapedecomy?
Any input or responses warmly welcomed.
Ben
I have very similar experiences to many people-incredibly increased hearing capabilities but with echoey unnatural sounding edge.
I also know patience is required and over time hopefully things will knit together and my hearing will return to normal.
However I have a slightly different question from those I've seen posted.Whilst listening to my hi-fi yesterday (I have a high end set up) and from that checking with heading phones it is quite clear that my operated ear is completely missing certain frequences (these were there before but obviously impared at the 40% loss I had).It is quite a surreal experience (the track Radiohead's Street Spirit has an acoustic guitar and a triangle/bell chime which my ear just doesn't detect).At this stage the right ear struggles with these sounds due to the left ear being so overpowering.
I was just wondering if frequency loss can happen but return during the period that the inner ear heals?
Does anyone have any experience of frequency loss post Stapedecomy?
Any input or responses warmly welcomed.
Ben

