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Old 10-27-2008, 08:34 PM   #37 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Sunryze View Post
I figured I'd post this here since it's about surgery. I had surgery 11 days ago. I'm scheduled for activation on Thursday.. The problem is my head is still lumpy. I can't see how the implant is going to stay there, it's like a mountain, haha. It's still a little sore but not painful really. Can someone tell me if this is normal??
Sunryze,

What you're experiencing is normal. It's not unusual for a person to be able to feel their CI protrude a little bit. I've had my first CI for the past 4 years and I can still feel the small "bump" where my CI is located. As for the magnet, it will stay attached to your head. Your audi might have to give you a stronger magnet, but then again, he/she may not. If I remember correctly, magnet strengths come in 1 (weakest strength), 1 1/2, 2, 3, 4, 5 and (I believe -- if it hasn't been discontinued) 6 (strongest strength). I started off with a number 2 magnet, but later switched to a number 1. Hope this helps! Good luck at your activation on Thursday!
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