Ear drum

Vince · Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:10 pm Post subject: Re: Ear drum

gelandangan wrote:

Mine is really cheap chinese stuff, it was a 5.5 mm diameter at 1 meter long.
I got it for about AU$6 (US$4) including tax and posted.
www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-...3713206088

I don’t think this one supports iPhone/iPad mate. BUGGER

gelandangan · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2020 6:33 pm Post subject: Re: Ear drum

Ok an update re. my eardrum.
After a few days of uncomfortable feelings, I contacted the doc again.
And as a result of that, this morning he GLUES the parts together Shocked

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Now I can hear again but have to keep the ear really dry for a few weeks to ensure the healing.

Never know a drop of glue can cost $1200 !!! Confused

Aloysius · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 12:14 am Post subject: Re: Ear drum

gelandangan wrote:

Never know a drop of glue can cost $1200 !!! Confused

I'm sure you could get 2 new ears for that kind of money in China, but at the other hand you could get ears with a little cough…

Elvis · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 2:17 am Post subject: Re: Ear drum

they could be pointy too.....sure hope the glue does the trick for you mate....

gelandangan · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: Ear drum

So far so good, I can hear sounds but not very distinct, I hope it would improve with time.

Aloysius · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2020 12:08 am Post subject: Re: Ear drum

when you're somewhat older it helps that you can hear only the things you want to hear… and 'they' will understand and accept it without complaining Smile

Vince · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2020 4:14 pm Post subject: Re: Ear drum

From what I’ve heard, the process of glueing the eardrum is quite successful, but like all procedures, only time will tell how successful. Good luck mate, my thoughts are with you.

dhc4ever · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2020 5:07 pm Post subject: Re: Ear drum

So, ear drum glueing, what is the prognosis on your generally level of "domestic" deafness?

PaulS · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2020 7:08 pm Post subject: Re: Ear drum

Selective hearing is not really a hearing disorder, it happens in the brain when a subconscious urge represses the signal from the ear to the brain. As long as your brain is working it shouldn't affect your selective hearing.;)

Bushmaster · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2020 7:20 pm Post subject: Re: Ear drum

Selective hearing? That's what my better other half says I have. Just because I have had two stapedectemies.

gelandangan · Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 3:08 pm Post subject: Re: Ear drum

I have a perfect excuse to ignore some instructions Very Happy

for the time being anyway

PaulS · Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 6:15 pm Post subject: Re: Ear drum

Gelandangen,
You need an excuse?
By the time I get through discussing her lack of detailed instructions my wife apologizes to me.
I always tell her it isn't really her fault just to make her feel more guilty.

gelandangan · Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:54 pm Post subject: Re: Ear drum

My wife also shoots

PaulS · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 11:35 am Post subject: Re: Ear drum

Yes, well my wife has stopped shooting because her hands sometimes move without her telling them to. It's a shame because we both like shooting. I am in the process of training her to shoot the smaller caliber guns and the lighter rifles from the hip. I have concerns when she is alone in the house. She can't or won't trust herself with even the 9mm so we are working on the 22LR auto loaders and revolvers and the 22LR pump rifle.
I have in my mind to get her shooting the ARs from the hip at close range. That way she can have a gun within reach and not need to train to reload.

You reminded me of a friend that I had who taught his girl friend to shoot his double action Colt. He came home one afternoon and she was upset with him. She aimed one of his revolvers at his head and pulled the trigger. The gun was a single action and she didn't know to cock the hammer first. For some reason they separated that day after the police paid them a visit.

Bushmaster · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 11:41 am Post subject: Re: Ear drum

Yup...I plan on getting caught in bed with an 18 year old when I'm 100 by my wife. Dummy me not only bought her a gun, I also taught her how to shoot.

You talk about extremes. I carry a Kimber .45 ACP and she carries a
Beretta Bob Cat .22.

By The Way Gelandangan...How's that ear commin'.