Forecast: 7-14
Attained: 8-14

Had the surgical packing hoiked out of my ear this morning at the outpatient clinic. It was only a small blob of stuff but it felt much larger in situ.
Doctor said the fact I'd noticed an improvement in my hearing despite the swelling, and the packing, was very encouraging. :)
Don't have to use the eardrops anymore but will still have to keep my ear dry for another week. Fortunately I've become quite adept at washing my hair without getting water near my ear.

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