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Brewers7

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5/7 boost
« on: October 21, 2012, 08:26:39 am »
I am going back to Baltimore fot the procedure in December.  A branch of the 5th nerve will be connected to a branch of the 7th nerve end to end.  Outpatient or something close.  It should improve my smile in 6 to 8 months.  They are also going to try to get me approved for a BAHA.  I have a Transear now and it has been helpful. My insurance initially turned me down for a BAHA.  I AM VERY EXCITED! 
« Last Edit: October 22, 2012, 09:12:55 am by Brewers7 »
Translab surgery 12/15/2008 followed by CSF leakage repair and 3 additional surgeries for MRSA of the brain (NOT typical) SSD,  facial and vocal cord paralysis, numerous reconstructive surgeries, Transear 12/2010

PamJ

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Re: 5/7 boost
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2012, 08:44:47 am »
Hi Brewers7 good luck and hope you get your BAHA let me know how you get on.  Pam
March 2011 - Acoustic Neuroma translab surgery
July    2011 - Tarsorrhaphy surgery
June   2012 - BAHA abutment surgery
July    2012 - Tarsorrhapy reversed
Sept   2012 - BAHA (Pronto Pro) fitted
Sept   2013 - Diplopia Surgery
April   2014 - Platinum chain surgery

Kaybo

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Re: 5/7 boost
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2012, 07:30:00 am »
Good for you!  Will Dr Byrne do this??

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25 yrs then-14 hour surgery-stroke
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Brewers7

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Re: 5/7 boost
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2012, 09:15:14 am »
Yes Kay.  Dr Byrne will do the surgery. I am trying to get it all scheduled before the end of the year, since I have met my deductible.
Translab surgery 12/15/2008 followed by CSF leakage repair and 3 additional surgeries for MRSA of the brain (NOT typical) SSD,  facial and vocal cord paralysis, numerous reconstructive surgeries, Transear 12/2010