My ears have a special part inside that is not working right. The doctor will fix this part so I can hear better.
My ears have a special part inside that is not working right. The doctor will fix this part so I can hear better.
Before surgery, I will not eat breakfast. The nurse will give me special pajamas to wear and measure how tall I am.
Before surgery, I will not eat breakfast. The nurse will give me special pajamas to wear and measure how tall I am.
The doctor will use special tools to fix the inside of my ear. I will be asleep during this time so I will not feel anything.
The doctor will use special tools to fix the inside of my ear. I will be asleep during this time so I will not feel anything.
The surgery will make the special parts in my ear work better. This means sounds will be clearer and I can hear what people say.
The surgery will make the special parts in my ear work better. This means sounds will be clearer and I can hear what people say.
After surgery, I will wake up slowly in a special room. Mom or Dad will be there when I open my eyes.
After surgery, I will wake up slowly in a special room. Mom or Dad will be there when I open my eyes.
My ear needs time to heal. I will rest at home in bed or on the couch and drink lots of water.
My ear needs time to heal. I will rest at home in bed or on the couch and drink lots of water.
When my ear is healing, I can read books, watch movies, and play quiet games. I need to be gentle with my ear.
When my ear is healing, I can read books, watch movies, and play quiet games. I need to be gentle with my ear.
The doctor will tell me when my ear is all better. Then I can run, jump, and play with my friends again.
The doctor will tell me when my ear is all better. Then I can run, jump, and play with my friends again.
Mom and Dad will take care of me at home. They will give me medicine, help me rest, and make sure my ear gets better.
Mom and Dad will take care of me at home. They will give me medicine, help me rest, and make sure my ear gets better.

Why I Need Ear Surgery

My ears have a special part inside that is not working right. The doctor will fix this part so I can hear better.