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Brewers7

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I am approved for BAHA!
« on: April 30, 2013, 02:13:36 pm »
I tried 3 years ago but my insurance denied it, so I went with a Transear.  Also, after many crazy compliations from my original surgery, the doctors did not think the surgery was a wise choice for me at the time.  Although the Transear was a substantial improvement over SSD, it was my second choice.  I got new insurance, so I decided to give BAHA another try.  The procedure is scheduled for June 6.  So sometime in September I should be able to report on the difference between the BAHA and the Transear. 
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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

Tod

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Re: I am approved for BAHA!
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2013, 05:33:03 pm »
Congrats!

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Bob the tumor: 4.4cm x 3.9cm x 4.1 cm.
Trans-Lab and Retro-sigmoid at MCV on 2/12/2010.

Removed 90-95% in a 32 hour surgery. Two weeks in ICU.  SSD Left.

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BAHA implant 1/25/11.

28 Sessions of FSR @ MCV ended 2/9/12.

millie

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Re: I am approved for BAHA!
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2013, 06:49:49 pm »
Terrific!  Is trans-ear the device that one can return and receive a partial refund if not satisfied?  Thanks. Mil
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neetze1

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Re: I am approved for BAHA!
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2013, 06:58:52 pm »
Terrific! Let us know how you make out!
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Translab 3/20/13 at HEI for 3.5 centimeter
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Brewers7

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Re: I am approved for BAHA!
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2013, 02:06:14 pm »
Millie,
I believe you are correct but I don't remember exactly.
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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

chance1212

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Re: I am approved for BAHA!
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2013, 07:00:55 pm »
I have also have Transear and am going for BAHA eval soon. I will be eagerly awaiting your report!
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6mm 08/11;   lost hearing by 10/11 & tinnitus;  growth shown 02/12;  more growth-now 1.2 cm 08/12;  Translab @ Vanderbilt Haynes/Thompson  11/13/12
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Re: I am approved for BAHA!
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2013, 07:26:01 am »
Susan ~

I know it has been a long haul for you to secure a BAHA.  Tenacity pays!  Congratulations!

Jim
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4.5 cm AN diagnosed 5/06.  Retrosigmoid surgery 6/06.  Follow-up FSR completed 10/06.  Tumor shrinkage & necrosis noted on last MRI.  Life is good. 

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Mei Mei

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Re: I am approved for BAHA!
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2013, 04:24:02 pm »
Congrats on getting what you finally needed.   I hope you are happy with it and make surge you take it back as many time as you need to until your are satisfied.

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1 cm Tumor RetrosigmoidSurgery on Jan 12 at Johns Hopkins
Drs. Niparko and Tamargo
35dB loss pre surgery and now SSD
Post surgical Headaches and Tinnitus
Dr Ducic Georgetown Excision Surgery May 2011
Dr. Schwartz GW  Titanium Mesh  March 2012
Drs Kalhorn/Baker, Georgetown Removal of Titanium Mesh
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