David, I had to have tubes put in and on replaced after 2 weeks. Now the right one is loose and the Dr will take them both out soon. I seem to have many earaches from them , not just in my ear but the whole area around the ear. I wish I knew what advice I could give but we are all different they say. Good luck with them and keep them from getting water in them when you shower. Some ear plugs work pretty good at this. Originally the tubes were for HBO because my ears wouldn't hold presure.