My thumb is starting to feel better (will take a while for the pain to go away altogether I think) and I'm slowly getting used to the mouse.
The micro-suction on my ear was a complete success as far as my hearing is concerned. I got home, put music on, and started crying when I could hear it through both my ears. I couldn't help it; I just got so emotional. We take our senses for granted I feel. It was really messing with my emotional state and I feel much happier now.