Problems resulting from Head Incision. Anyone have Similar ?

I've posted my case here many times but quick tldr: 5cm clival meningioma removed 6 months ago - via 20 cm incision behind left ear. Tumor removal was successful but I have been left with conditions as a result of surgery - left side larnyx paralysis and partial tongue paralysis - and the thing I want to ask about - problems with left ear and general feeling of injury in left of head.

My left ear has definite hearing loss which feels like swimmers ear - decreased hearing and it blocks up - I need to pop it like you do on an airplane to hear. I've checked its not blocked with wax. I have an appt with ENT next week to look at that.

Along with that the whole area around the incision is dull achy. Like Alan Ritchson clouted me in the side of my head.

Now I realize it's been only 6 months - and they cut a giant hole in my head - and saved my life - so net positive there - but has anyone who had a similar procedure had similar consequences ?

Let me know. And speak into my right ear...