I agree with Christine about what it's like. I had to have ear tubes put in but they didn't help and I only had a few treatments. But I could lay and watch TV in that tube , read or just listen to music. Good luck.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here