Two Months Post Microtia Repair!

September 18, 2011.  Today's the 2 month mark from when Ben had his microtia surgery.  Since the past post when Ben's brother repeatedly re-injured Ben's new ear, Dr. Lewin put his ear on lockdown under an ear cup for the following week.  After checking it last week, Dr. Lewin gave him the go ahead for any activities that he wants.  Soccer?  Sure!  Swimming?  Sure!  Ben had his first foray back into the soccer world yesterday and was a champ - he loves soccer.

His hearing on right side reverted to sub-par levels, so we talked with Dr. Roberson this past Wednesday.  He said that there could be problems with the ear drum, the stapes or both.  We'll go see him in person at the end of the month for an in-person assessment.

We've also scheduled an appointment for the surgical repair - he said there's a 50% chance that the surgery will result in restoring Ben's hearing to normal levels whereby he would not have to wear a hearing device.

Above is a photo of Ben today.  He was in the middle of eating, so that's mid-bite.  There are still a few tiny bumps in his ear, but his ear is looking really good overall.