Please, Meet My Left Second Ear, My Third Ear

Kinfolk, Kindred and Relations,

Salutation's.

I wish to introduce you to my third ear. He lives on the left side of my hard head and skull. A chunk of my scalp and bulb has been removed to make way for this - the third ear - which is "not" a totally Deaf ear neither...

...you see, the third ear is a titanium implant and abutment. I experience sound by touching, or the sensation of sound with the plugging in of my BAHA, the Bone Anchored Hearing Aid, or having accidentally hit it with a brush or comb or Afro pic. I have from time to time blinged my processor by placing crystal studs on to the cover. Maybe time for a change in decor.

I am forever vigilant with awareness when entering a vehicle. I keep in mind this titanium pipe sticking out one quarter inch from mine globe is in an ideal spot for a boo-boo. A bash, I am afraid could have catastrophic consequences. I dread the thought, but have them every time I get into a car, jeep or truck.

Or a Dodge.

This Third Ear is Deaf. As a stone. Yet, I can pick up noise or sound when it's manipulated...

...as when I shower and the water hits the abutment. When I wash my hair, the same-same and when I towel dry my hair too. This Third Ear requires daily hygiene just like the other two ears. I am probably hyper aware of this. Cleanliness is important to me.

This is the site of multiple operations, the latest being just a short three or so weeks past. It is very much my belief that this one was like hitting a Home Run for He-Who-Touched-My-Brain and I. The wound is perhaps 90% sealed. I am so very pleased. So very pleased. I attend to it's every need - everyday and every night. I continue to wear my silicone disc nightly and follow Doctor's instructions to the dot...

...I can see where this one last surgery will have a rather handsome scar remain. I am cool with this and don't mind. Have said this before. Just didn't want any damned lumps or infections.

I love my Doctor He-Who-Touched-My-Brain. I really do. More than any other doctor, I have trusted him with my life. He is the only person on this entire Earth Mother to touch my brain. He-Who-Puts-Me-To-Sleep, is another member of my Better Health Care Team. A member I could have mentioned so long ago. Sorry I have not and I would love to share his name, but won't. I can't. He sure does practice out of the TGH though. He's so damned cool! I'd love to have a latte` with the one who puts that mask on me every time...

...He-Who-Puts-Me-To-Sleep.

...that's trust. For both of these special Fellows, I have loyalty, respect and Love. Man-To-Man.