Experience so far... 8 days out of surgery

[Groylance]

Hi all,
Just wanted to quickly share my story, hoping it may help someone in a similar situation.
I’m 35 and was diagnosed in October. Had surgery 8 days ago and am trying to get back into the swing of things.
Surgery went pretty well. I had some hearing when I woke up, but it’s gone now. They told me it’s most likely due to swelling and it’ll come back in the next couple of months. Recovery has been rough as I like to pretend that nothing is actually wrong  . First few days at home were okay but I think it caught up with me and the past two days have been full of nausea, and not being able to keep much down. Oddly enough, i seem to be waking up from very vivid dreams that make me feel sick. It’s a really bizarre feeling.
Other than that, the surgeons at the university of Utah hospital were absolutely incredible and I have nothing but amazing things to say about them. I highly recommend checking them out if you are looking for treatment.
Any advice for a guy just a week out of surgery? Thank you ALL for sharing your experiences!

[Greece Lover]

Keep up the good work. My once piece of advice is I think what you've already hinted at: the progress is not linear. a day or two of feeling great, then it feels like a setback.  Lots of healing going on and things for your body to adjust to, so have patience with yourself.  One other thing is that I struggled with anxiety quite a bit in the weeks after surgery. Kind of snuck up on me, so just be aware that that's normal.  I talked a couple times to a therapist and it was super helpful.

good luck and hope your hearing comes back OK!