On Friday the 15th, I had a followup appointment with the ENT at Tripler. The incision was healing perfectly; Travis took very good care of the incisions for me. The surgical sponges were still in the ear to put pressure on the healing eardrum. All in all, the doctor was rather impressed with the progress of healing. The patch on my arm has healed quite nicely as well. It's a bit itchy now but I think that's normal. I have another appointment tomorrow to get the remaining surgical sponge removed as well as any sutures that have not come out on their own.
I was quite nervous about the entire ordeal, but, overall I am pleased that I did go through with it.