Upside/Downside
Rocko,
That is one strange story, I have never heard of some one going deaf while they slept. Sorry this happened but look on the bright side, now you know which ear to keep facing towards the better half! Then when she asked you to do something you can always plead that you just didn't hear her....
Good Luck bro and keep up the great progress, you'll be skinny in no time.