Hurrray for the BAHA Demo

[wendysig]

Hi all,
Today during my visit with my doctor I tried the BAHA demo!   I can't express enough how amazing it was!  Although it was not quite what I expected, just feeling like I was hearing on the right side was truly amazing - I can't stop saying amazing!  He had wanted to to see the audiiologist for the demo but she left early today, so I was very surprised and very happy  when  he walked in with it.  He had me close my eyes and walked around the room,stopping every now and then, talking to me and snapping his fingers to see how I heard him from different parts of the room.  I could hear him every time he spoke or snapped his fingers!  I really  have to get one of these things as soon as I can!  Unfortunately because of my leaking incision, he says it will be at least January before he would consider doing the surgery.  He wants the leak to be completely stopped for two months before he will even schedule it.  I'm going to have to  have a very long talk with my incision!

Wendy

[NL]

Hey Wendy,

That sounds so exciting! I hope the problem with the incision is soon history!

And January will be here before you know it.

Nancy 

[lori67]

Great news Wendy!  It is amazing!

Now you go tell that leaky incision of yours who's boss!   

Lori

[wendysig]

Hi Nancy and Lori,
I know January is not that far off, and in a way his telling me this makes the rest of the year a little easier.  I was hoping to have the surgrey in November and was wondering how this would effect Thanksgiving and Christmas.  I guess these are non-issues now but I would have had the surgery then no matter what if I could have.  When I put it in writing, it sounds kind of selfish but I am really looking forward to getting a BAHA (can you tell?) and now that I have a good idea of what it will be like, I can hardly wait!  It will be worth waiting for  in the end though.

Wendy

[lori67]

It is definitely not selfish to want to be able to hear!  Now, if you wanted a diamond tiara for Christmas, that might be selfish.   

I had my BAHA implant done November 9 of last year.  I was out and about the next day with no problem at all.  It didn't interfere with the holidays or our usual Christmas pilgrimage to New Jersey.  And I was definitely the center of attention with the cool screw in my head!

Don't worry - it will be worth the wait.  Kind of a belated Christmas present.

Lori

[leapyrtwins]

Wendy -

I'm SO glad you liked the demo!   I've used the words BAHA and amazing together so many times, it's nice to see someone else reinforce my opinion 

As Lori said, the surgery usually doesn't hold you back from your regular routine; I attended my daughter's volleyball game a few hours post op (even though she and her brother didn't appreciate my lovely "hat").  Yes, sometimes I live to torture my children  LOL

As for me, I'm hoping for that diamond tiara for Christmas since I already have a BAHA.   

Jan

[wendysig]

Hi Lori and Jan,
A diamond tiara sounds nice -- how do you think it would look with that lovelly bandage?  Do you think it would be too much?  I guess if I look at the BAHA surgery as a late Christmas present, that makes me feel better.  The best part is I'll already know what it is and am sure it will be my favorite present!   I don't mean to wish my life away but I hope January comes quickly!  This time I'm actually looking forward to having surgery --in a way that sounds kind of strange even if it is for a good reason.

Wendy

P.S.  Lori - I'm sure you were the hot topic of the holiday with that screw sticking out of your head!

[lori67]

Yes, Wendy, you're right - especially since my nephew bought me a little cell phone antenna to hook up to it so I could get better radio reception.  Or talk to aliens.  I'm not sure which!

I may not have any other marketable skills, but at least I can be the source of entertainment for many!   

Lori

[leapyrtwins]

I may not have any other marketable skills, but at least I can be the source of entertainment for many!   

Actually being the source of entertainment for many is a great marketable skill.  Need a manager? 

Jan

[wendysig]

Hi Lori,
Did the cell phone antenna give you better reception or have you been talking to ET?

Jan - I've told Lori I think she would be a great stand-up comedian!  You could either be her straight man or manager -- you'd be great at both or either!

Wendy

[lori67]

Well, who do you think ET comes to when he needs to phone home?   

Lori

[leapyrtwins]

Great comeback, Lori. 

Wendy was right.

I'll agree to act as both your straight man - er, woman - AND your manager, but I'm going to have to charge you twice as much 

Jan

[lori67]

Ok, I'll pay you half of what I make.    Let's see... I'm not good at math... but I think half of nothing is.....mmmm....nothing.  Okay. It's settled.   

Lori
p.s.  If you do a really good job, I'll throw in a hearing aid battery or two for you.

[leapyrtwins]

p.s.  If you do a really good job, I'll throw in a hearing aid battery or two for you.

You're soooo good to me             

[Debbi]

Wendy-

So glad you were impressed with the demo!  I am thrilled for you - and January will be here before you can say "merry Christmas."  What a terrific way to ring in 2009!

Debbi