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Denise S

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'Finally' had BAHA surgery
« on: October 06, 2012, 01:23:17 pm »
Well, I finally had the BAHA surgery this week Tuesday 10/2 for the Cochlear BP100.

Now,  this waiting for the osseointegration phase is gonna make me feel like a little kid waiting for Christmas.  My "Gotcha" date is December 19th, so an early Christmas gift  :D  Actually, due to this date and $$$ due, Christmas presents will be much more limited.  Oh well, my family is as excited for me to get this as I am  ;D
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Left AN:  1.2 cm (kept growing during 2 yr.)MIDDLE FOSSA  11/9/09;  Michigan Ear Institute Dr. Zappia & Pieper
SSD, mild tinnitus, delayed onset of facial paralysis lasting 3-4 weeks, no tears AN side
BAHA surgery 10/2/12 Dr Daniels G.R.,MI

Jim Scott

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Re: 'Finally' had BAHA surgery
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2012, 01:28:55 pm »
Denise ~

Christmas and presents come and go but improved hearing is a gift you'll enjoy every day starting December 19th.  I'm pleased to learn that your family can appreciate that. 

Only 74 days to go...but who's counting?  ;)

Jim
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Re: 'Finally' had BAHA surgery
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2012, 08:07:32 am »
I have heard BAHA's are wonderful and although the hearing is different, it is greatly improved.  Phonaks too.  Enjoy your new gift!  Millie
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leapyrtwins

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Re: 'Finally' had BAHA surgery
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2012, 11:40:38 am »
My BAHA was one of the best gifts I ever gave myself.

Once all your bandages are taken off - rub your finger very gently over your abutment and you'll actually hear the sound of your fingertip.

A little preview of better things to come  ;D

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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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« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2012, 06:25:13 pm »
Thanks Jim....I actually didn't start 'counting', yet ;)

Jan....while the nurse changed my pad/dressing thing this week she hit the abutment with some tweezers....Wowza, could I ever hear that ;)
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W&W 2 yrs. (due to watching other brain tumor: it's stable)
Left AN:  1.2 cm (kept growing during 2 yr.)MIDDLE FOSSA  11/9/09;  Michigan Ear Institute Dr. Zappia & Pieper
SSD, mild tinnitus, delayed onset of facial paralysis lasting 3-4 weeks, no tears AN side
BAHA surgery 10/2/12 Dr Daniels G.R.,MI
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