u/Ok-Barker2424

I had a stapedotomy procedure four days ago. A little while ago, I dropped a bottle that I was putting into our recycling container and stooped to retrieve it. Unfortunately, I bumped the top of my head on a cabinet doing so. The hit was on the very top of my head, hard enough to definitively feel, but not enough to cause a break in the skin or a bump or bruise. I’ve been trying SO hard to take it easy , avoid lifting over 10 lbs., avoid turning my head quickly. I’ve actually felt surprisingly good since the procedure —- no dizziness or pain at all after the first day. Now I’m anxious that I‘ve messed up. I know there’s no use calling the doctor’s office. What’s he going to say except “don’t do it again.” There’s really nothing he can do to “fix” the piston if I disturbed it.

Has anyone else experienced a head hit following a stapedotomy or a stapedectomy ? Did it dislodge the prosthesis? *Should I be more concerned? (*I mean, concerned enough to call the after hours number at the medical office —- on a holiday weekend — Independence Day - when I know the office isn’t going to be open. )

Hello. I’m scheduled for a first stapedotomy in a few days. I’m female, age 71 and I’m new to Reddit— still learning about how to use it.) I’ve been reading comments in this subreddit mostly to find out what I can expect during the procedure and immediately after. It may be silly, but I’m wondering about how I’ll be positioned during the procedure. My doctor mentioned that he will be using a laser. Will I likely be on a surgical table or in a sitting position— in a chair similar to what is in a dentist’s office? I know I’ll be asleep— so it really doesn’t matter, but I’m the curious type. I want to know as much as possible about what I’ll experience. (Do I sound nervous? Yeah, I’m a bit anxious.) What was your experience? I’m having a stapedotomy not a stapedectomy, if that makes any difference. Thank you.