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Puppylove

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Insurance approved for a new hole in my head!
« on: March 15, 2011, 03:55:09 pm »
Insurance came through! My BAHA surgery is set for March 29th.  I'll be going to see Dr. Friedman at HEI for the procedure. I thought it was an "office visit" type thing, but he'll be doing it at St. Vincent's and I have to be there at 9:30 for a 1:00 surgery.  What will they be doing with me all morning? 

As much as I'm looking forward to this, I am more nervous about this procedure than I was about the real surgery 9 weeks ago. I guess the thought of a screw being screwed in to my skull just seems like it will be painful. BUT, I'm taking everyone's word that it is much easier than the AN surgery. ;)

The best part of this, is that since I have maxed out my out of pocket for my insurance...the entire thing is covered...100%!  8)

Looking forward to being a member in the BAHA group ;)
Debbie



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Diagnosed with AN on left side 11/5/10. The              
approximate dimensions are 14 mm AP x 18 mm TR x 15 mm CC.
Retrosig surgery w/ Dr. Friedman/Dr. Schwartz at HEI on 1/12/11. Entire tumor removed with no facial weakness.
BAHA surgery 3/29/11

CHD63

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Re: Insurance approved for a new hole in my head!
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2011, 03:59:47 pm »
Way to go, Debbie!

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Right MVD for trigeminal neuralgia, 1994, Pittsburgh, PA
Left retrosigmoid 2.6 cm AN removal, February, 2008, Duke U
Tumor regrew to 1.3 cm in February, 2011
Translab AN removal, May, 2011 at HEI, Friedman & Schwartz
Oticon Ponto Pro abutment implant at same time; processor added August, 2011

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Re: Insurance approved for a new hole in my head!
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2011, 04:02:53 pm »
It is much easier. Congratulations!

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

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Re: Insurance approved for a new hole in my head!
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2011, 04:39:34 pm »
One can never have too many holes in her head!   ::)

Don't be nervous - you'll be amazed at how easy it is! 

I'm sure they plan on making you wait patiently while your stomach growls all morning.  Bring a book!   ;)

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Right 3cm AN diagnosed 1/2007.  Translab resection 2/20/07 by Dr. David Kaylie and Dr. Karl Hampf at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.  R side deafness, facial nerve paralysis.  Tarsorraphy and tear duct cauterization 5/2007.  BAHA implant 11/8/07. 7-12 nerve jump 9/26/08.

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Re: Insurance approved for a new hole in my head!
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2011, 05:18:18 pm »
Yeahhh!! Good luck!! As you no doubt have heard, it is INDEED easier!
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Re: Insurance approved for a new hole in my head!
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2011, 11:24:29 pm »
Debbie -

BAHA implant surgery is definitely not an office procedure, but the good news is that it's an outpatient procedure.

And, yes, it's MUCH easier than AN surgery.   

I don't know if Dr. Friedman uses local or general anesthesia, but if you're thinking local isn't the way to go I'm sure he'll agree to "put you out".  Some docs do local with sedation to help the patient with the drilling.  I had local with no sedation (was wide awake) and didn't feel any pain at all.   

You'll do great!  ;D

Good luck,

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Left AN 3.0 cm (1.5 cm @ diagnosis 6 wks prior) SSD. BAHA implant 3/4/08 (Dr. Battista) Divino 6/4/08  BP100 4/2010 BAHA 5 8/2015

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