Yes. Several. 3 of them were lifesaving. c-section ... etc ... bilateral hand carpal ligament release. Thank goodness there are excellent doctors in major medical centers in major cities! I hope you had a good otolaryngologist and kept all or most of your hearing!
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yes, appendix burst
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I broke my nose five years ago when I fell face first into a rock playing capture the flag in a construction area (don't ask). I had surgery to get it restraightened and so I could breathe better two years ago. I had a giant cast on my nose for three weeks. Sometimes the cure is worse than the disease if you know what I mean, at least for a while.
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After a number of years being misdiagnosed, I was finally given a correct diagnosis. Sadly, the correct diagnosis came a few years to late avoid major surgery. I had a 3 hours surgery, received 19 staples along my lower abdomen and now I have a pretty ugly scar on my lower belly. I wish I'd asked more questions about scaring and incision size. I understand that there are things doctors can do to reduce scarring and decrease healing time. In addition to a big, ugly scar, 9 years later I still have no sensation on the skin on and around my scar.

Also, just in case anyone is having surgery on their abdomen.... if the doctor orders you to walk after surgery, DO IT! I didn't after the first surgery and I was miserable. Turns out, when doctors operate on your belly, they frequently fill your abdomen with some kind of gas to create space. At the risk of being indelicate... you don't know what uncomfortable is until you've had a gas pain in your shoulder or some other weird and unexpected place. Recently, I had a similar surgery and followed the instructions and the difference was IMMEASURABLY better!
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plain and simple ... no
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