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[Jim Scott]

Jan ~

Thanks for sharing your titanium mesh screw removal adventure with us.  Because so many AN surgery patients have these tiny screws in our skulls, this could happen to any of us and your account (and the photo) help allay any possible trepidation we might have about getting one removed.  I'm pleased to learn that this was a quick and easy procedure for you. 

Jim

[Kencutus]

Thanks for sharing with us even thou I don't have AN but I learn something new everyday.  Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks?    Glad the procedure went swift and you're back home quickly.

[leapyrtwins]

Well, gosh, you know me - I'm big on sharing adventures  

I'm actually very happy that I can stop trepidations and allay fears when I'm able to.  Knowledge is power, IMO, and I also feel that the more you know about something, the less frightening it is.  Especially when it's a simple procedure that you imagine to be not so simple.

I just spoke to an ANer last evening who is planning on BAHA surgery, but had big questions about how difficult it is.  After I told her I had local anesthesia and discussed my surgery with her, she wasn't afraid anymore.

Ken -  

you aren't much older than I am - and I'm definitely NOT an old dog    We are both young dogs, for sure 

Best,

Jan

[Captain Deb]

AAAARRRR!!!!!! So ye finally had that loose screw removed--so THAT were the problem!!!  I hope that the sawbones scallywag dint charge you an arm and a leg, cuz yers truly woulda popped thet little devil outta yer noggin wiv me riggin' knife whilst we was in Chicago fer naught but a draft o' grog!!!!!  Maybe ye needs ter make yerself an earbob outta the lil sucker!!! 

Big hugs, to ya!!!

Capt Deb

[leapyrtwins]

Actually, the screw was never loose.  It was just an annoyance.

But a doc who can remove an annoyance in roughly 10 minutes with only an injection of lidocaine and a screwdriver should be hired.  Not that your offer of your riggin' knife isn't appreciated  

I'm sure the insurance company will be charged a very large sum, for both the doc and the surgical facility, but once it's deeply discounted the doc will most definitely be ripped off by the fee he receives and the poor nurses at the surgical facility (who BTW were phenomenal) won't be driving Mercedes.

An earbob.  Now why didn't I think of that?

[pjb]

Wow I cannot believe the size of the screw and yes I can feel mine little more than an annoyance and the surgeons said if it keeps bothering me very easy to remove and do not have to worry about it being taken out... Amazed that it was so easy and they even let you drive home.... Thank you for sharing that with us one less thing to have to worry about if the time comes for some of us if it becomes necessary to have it taken out...

Best Wishes,

Pat

[leapyrtwins]

Pat -

don't worry at all.  The screw is about the size of the screws they use for eye-glass frames.  In fact, I was trying to figure out how my doc even held it in his fingers to "install" it.  Perhaps a magnetic screwdriver 

Anyway, it's a very simple & short procedure.  I still think it could have been done as an in-office procedure, but I guess having a more sterile environment is a good thing.

Jan

[pjb]

Thanks Jan you always say the right thing to make everyone feel better and now I am visiualizing how do they get those tiny screws in there definitely magnetic...everytime I lose one of my eyeglass screws it is a comedy scene especially when the screw falls to the floor... So I guess if the doctor does drop one it most definitely has to be sterile... another visual !

Best Wishes,

Pat

[grega]

Hey Jan .....

Your "titanium mesh screw removal adventure" sounds fun!
Seems forum folks have heard of just one.
With decorum at the fore,
Joined thoughts from Oz and Baltimore,
The cheer goes out .... Good On Ya, Hon !

Scheeeeeesch 

greg 

[lori67]

Jan,

I missed out on this whole thread!  How could I have missed the opportunity to make fun of your loose screw?!   

But you know, my guess would be that having that dime in your skull was more of a problem than that little tiny screw.  Happen to have a $20 bill in there?  I could use a little cash.

Lori

[leapyrtwins]

Nice poem, Grega 

About time you showed up, Lori.  Without you and Pooter around, I don't feel quite "hassled" enough - and I miss that 

Very amusing about the dime   

Thanks for the laugh,

Jan

[Kaybo]

Jan~
You really do have some "cents" up there?

K   

[leapyrtwins]

Yes, Kaybo, and it's also been confirmed - by my doctor via my MRIs - that I DO have a brain

Very amusing pun!

Jan

[saralynn143]

The radiologist who read my MRI told me I have a "pretty brain."

And when I had an ultrasound for my middle daughter, the ultrasound tech said the baby had "echogenic kidneys." Her first compliment - I made sure to write it in her baby book.

Sara

[DKL]

I am new to the forum, but had a translab procedure performed on a 3cm AN in Nashville 2 1/2 years ago.  I had never even heard of the BAHA until I accessed this site 3 days ago.  I have SSD and I, too, am very frustrated by it in both my professional and personal life.  I was wondering to what extent the BAHA helps you with sound location and tinnitus.  Those are my 2 biggest frustration points.