Wednesday, July 7, 2010

The Doctor was in!

We tried calling the advice nurse back home at 17 cents a minute. Do not ask Tom how long he was on hold!! She basically agreed with the plan from the pharmacy here. Another tourist recommended a different doctor here. We hunted him down and he was great!

He stArted by flushing toms ear with water and then hydrogen peroxide. Toms ear was completely plugged which is why the drops were not working. They couldn't even get in!

Then the doctor used the tool in the middle to pick out some cotton pieces. Dang Q-tips!!




It looked like he was going to pierce my husbands brain!

He found some infection so Tom got a shot...in his butt...and we got some pills to take with us. The plan is to be feeling good enough to fly on Friday.

Here is the patient flushing his ear with air and just basically feeling miserable.



We had to cancel our snorkeling adventure but it is raining today anyway. So off to wAtch the world cup!

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3 comments:

  1. Tom is such a kill-joy! Ditch the boy and go to the beach by yourself. Or not . . . since it's your honeymoon and all. Gald the trip is going well besides the injuries at the begining and end of it. Can't wait for you guys to get home.
    PS. the house is still fine

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  2. Bummer for Tom. Hope his ear gets feeling better soon. I can relate to medical issues on the honeymoon - makes for great stories afterward :)

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  3. Thinking of you and Tom! So sorry about Tom's ear infection:-( I've really enjoyed your blog and pics! Safe travels home. Hope to see you soon!!! Love, Tenley

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