CI Surgery approved today - Page 2

Angel1989 · 04-28-2012, 07:48 PM

I found out my surgery will be the 2nd one of the day, I am thinking that is good since everyones coffee has had a chance to kick in. :-) I have to be there at 7:30am and they didn't tell us what time the surgery will be. I just hope I am not sitting there for 3 hours making myself worried. I would love to go away for a few days before hand to the beach. I love walking along the shore collecting sea shells. I can dream, I guess:-(

rockin'robin · 04-28-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Angle1989

I found out my surgery will be the 2nd one of the day, I am thinking that is good since everyones coffee has had a chance to kick in. :-) I have to be there at 7:30am and they didn't tell us what time the surgery will be. I just hope I am not sitting there for 3 hours making myself worried. I would love to go away for a few days before hand to the beach. I love walking along the shore collecting sea shells. I can dream, I guess:-(

Thinking of you!....and I love walking on the beach in the late evening myself....fresh air...a great de-stresser for anyone!.

Good Luck, Angel...Believe!

cdmeggers · 04-28-2012, 09:51 PM

so maybe your surgery will be at 9:30? I'm just guessing. I was to check in at 8:15 for my 10:15 surgery time. Waiting around for a couple of hours, getting your vitals checked and IV line in, talking with the surgeon and anesthesiologist and nurses and blah blah, it does get a bit nerve-wrecking.

Angel1989 · 05-01-2012, 07:16 PM

Well tomorrow is the BIG day. CI surgery should be happening around 10am. All test results and paperwork are all acounted for. Hubby is taking me out to dinner to the Olive Garden. Have to get nice and full to hold me over thru tomorrow:-) My mom will be with us tomorrow, that will be so nice. I really do appreciate your thoughts, prayers and support. I will let you all know how it went as soon as I can. Thanks again!!!!

**KristinaB** · 05-01-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Angle1989

Well tomorrow is the BIG day. CI surgery should be happening around 10am. All test results and paperwork are all acounted for. Hubby is taking me out to dinner to the Olive Garden. Have to get nice and full to hold me over thru tomorrow:-) My mom will be with us tomorrow, that will be so nice. I really do appreciate your thoughts, prayers and support. I will let you all know how it went as soon as I can. Thanks again!!!!

Good Luck.

CSign · 05-01-2012, 08:53 PM

Thinking good thoughts for you for a speedy recovery

cdmeggers · 05-02-2012, 12:47 AM

good luck!!!

C.C.Sinned · 05-02-2012, 05:14 AM

good luck!

drphil · 05-02-2012, 08:47 AM

Angel : much success in the operation today. Just take every step by step- your skull has to heal first-usually within 4 weeks. Hooking everything up is then the next step.

Each of us who had the operation will tell you- each will react a "bit differently" which is not a surprise- we are "different in our expectations". Just consider how little children crawl before walking.

rockin'robin · 05-02-2012, 08:53 AM

Am anxious to hear if Angel is doing alright!...Hope she will be able to respond to us very soon.....

soutthpaw · 05-02-2012, 10:16 AM

I doubt you will be able or want to sleep with your CI on. It will be like Deaf trying to sleep with a bunch of strobe lights flashing in your bedroom...

Angel1989 · 05-03-2012, 02:02 PM

Hi everyone. I survived and all I can say so far is OMG. Lots of pain where the incision is and severe vertigo. The process moved very quick because the first person was a no show. They kicked me out really fast, home by 1pm. I am good as long as I stay on my right side laying down. Im suppose to take all the bandages off tomorrow, sounds too soon to me. Marley has not left my side and is great comfort. Thanks for your concern and well wishes.

green427 · 05-03-2012, 02:25 PM

Glad to hear you made it through. Now the grueling waiting period starts.....

Rest easy, enjoy your Percocet pills, but be careful with 'em....

LoveBlue · 05-03-2012, 02:42 PM

Great news! Take it easy and get as much rest as you can.

CSign · 05-03-2012, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angle1989

Hi everyone. I survived and all I can say so far is OMG. Lots of pain where the incision is and severe vertigo. The process moved very quick because the first person was a no show. They kicked me out really fast, home by 1pm. I am good as long as I stay on my right side laying down. Im suppose to take all the bandages off tomorrow, sounds too soon to me. Marley has not left my side and is great comfort. Thanks for your concern and well wishes.

I hope you heal fast without too much discomfort...

rockin'robin · 05-03-2012, 02:54 PM

Wonderful!...you're a very brave gal, Angel!....Take care and keep the faith.

Jane B. · 05-03-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Angle1989

I received a call today, my CI surgery was approved by my insurance. They scheduled surgery in 12 days!!May 2nd is the big day!! I think I am a little bit in shock that it is happening so fast. Next week will be busy with all the preop appointments. It really set in when they called and asked me which ear I wanted to have done. Both ears have no hearing remaining, so I chose the side I do not sleep on. I pray I am making the right decision. I am scared to be in a hospital again, after my long illness last year but have to keep the faith!!!!

Hope and pray that things continue to go well. Did notice that you no longer have to worry about the part I added bold to!

cdmeggers · 05-03-2012, 06:35 PM

definitely keep on top of the pain with your pain pills, and just rest up and let others be your "slaves" while you recover. Hope the vertigo issues resolves pretty quick, that definitely cannot be fun.

I took my head bandage off the day after surgery (we waited until after driving 4-5 hours to get home before taking it off).

drphil · 05-03-2012, 10:10 PM

Hi Angel: You got "kicked out early". I was over night in the hospital. When i woke up- had additional bandage-belt level. Seems "too much fluid came out" - abdominal "fat" was used to "plug up". I didn't have vertigo. Didn't have "headaches" either. Went home with my son after breakfast. Came back in 2 weeks-checked the stitches and said i could go back swimming. I did-not much trouble.
He suggested that I not lift any weights over my head for 6 months-possibility of splitting the stitches.
The stitches were removed in 4 weeks then externals hooked up.
Angel first step-operation.-successful.

**Bottesini** · 05-03-2012, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drphil

Hi Angel: You got "kicked out early". I was over night in the hospital. When i woke up- had additional bandage-belt level. Seems "too much fluid came out" - abdominal "fat" was used to "plug up". I didn't have vertigo. Didn't have "headaches" either. Went home with my son after breakfast. Came back in 2 weeks-checked the stitches and said i could go back swimming. I did-not much trouble.
He suggested that I not lift any weights over my head for 6 months-possibility of splitting the stitches.
The stitches were removed in 4 weeks then externals hooked up.
Angel first step-operation.-successful.

What kind of fluid? From the cochlea?

rockin'robin · 05-03-2012, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drphil

Hi Angel: You got "kicked out early". I was over night in the hospital. When i woke up- had additional bandage-belt level. Seems "too much fluid came out" - abdominal "fat" was used to "plug up". I didn't have vertigo. Didn't have "headaches" either. Went home with my son after breakfast. Came back in 2 weeks-checked the stitches and said i could go back swimming. I did-not much trouble.
He suggested that I not lift any weights over my head for 6 months-possibility of splitting the stitches.
The stitches were removed in 4 weeks then externals hooked up.
Angel first step-operation.-successful.

When I had my Cholesteatoma surgery...I also had abdominal fat taken to "plug it up"....Still have the scar....unfortunately, both ears are infected again.

set2 · 05-03-2012, 11:32 PM

Angle,

Thanks for the update and glad you are at home recovering. Let Hubby and Marley spoil you rotten. I also have a little dog and he was practically glued to me the whole time I was at home recovering. He even followed me into the bathroom. He did not mind the major bed head I ended up with until I could shower. I thought he would hide on me.

Audiofuzzy · 05-04-2012, 06:22 PM

In hope you are feeling good Angle!
And I keep my fingers crossed the CI will bring your hearing back!
at least some!

Fuzzy

Angel1989 · 05-04-2012, 06:55 PM

Hi everyone, well new development now. I have a severe allergic reaction to what we are guessing is the tape, red, swollen with welts and so itchy. Doctor wants to keep bandaged so we will use like an ace bandage around my head keeping the bandages in place. I am quite shocked how much hair they shaved. My daughter says to dye it hot pink and become a punk rock momma. I really appreciate all your well wishes, helps knowing others care!! Thanks again!!!

rockin'robin · 05-04-2012, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angle1989

Hi everyone, well new development now. I have a severe allergic reaction to what we are guessing is the tape, red, swollen with welts and so itchy. Doctor wants to keep bandaged so we will use like an ace bandage around my head keeping the bandages in place. I am quite shocked how much hair they shaved. My daughter says to dye it hot pink and become a punk rock momma. I really appreciate all your well wishes, helps knowing others care!! Thanks again!!!

Wishing for a speedy recovery....no worries about the shaved hair...(I had the same thing, just looked sort of "lop-sided" there for awhile....

...takes time to grow back...will be thrilling to find out what happens when you first get activated!....So....get ur "beauty sleep"....and hope to be "hearing" from you soon!

honey.toronto · 05-04-2012, 08:36 PM

I hope you're feeling better soon, but don't overdo things!

drphil · 05-04-2012, 09:47 PM

Bottesini: I understand the "fluid was from the brain". Not exactly a common occurrence but there was no ongoing effect. I was/have not been "bothered". That happened almost 5 years ago. The operation was July 12, 2007.
I don't have a scar on my abdomen-either.

Angel1989 · 05-05-2012, 05:25 PM

I am having a severe allergic reaction to something. It looks like poison oak at the surgery site. Red, itchy and oozing. Starts in my hair and now its down my neck. Scared it might make its way into my ear canal, its very close. Using Benadryl in pill and cream form per my doctor. Any body have this happen. It is really bad and not getting better. Help!!

**GrendelQ** · 05-05-2012, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angle1989

I am having a severe allergic reaction to something. It looks like poison oak at the surgery site. Red, itchy and oozing. Starts in my hair and now its down my neck. Scared it might make its way into my ear canal, its very close. Using Benadryl in pill and cream form per my doctor. Any body have this happen. It is really bad and not getting better. Help!!

Are you a member of the CI forums? Each company has one with audis and other professionals often participating along with recipients. And there are several independant ones as well. That would be the best place (outside your doc's office) to get fast, practical advice on this situation. So sorry you are reacting this way. Hope you feel better fast!

set2 · 05-05-2012, 07:01 PM

Angle,

Sorry you are having an allergic reaction. I had something similar no welts and it was not related to C.I surgery. I think it started with a Nickel allergy and then the ointment with Neomycin made it worse. I can definitely relate to the red, itchy and oozing though. Hang in there and keep in touch with the doctor. I hope the Benadryl helps.

04-28-2012, 09:51 PM	#33 (permalink)
cdmeggers Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,244	so maybe your surgery will be at 9:30? I'm just guessing. I was to check in at 8:15 for my 10:15 surgery time. Waiting around for a couple of hours, getting your vitals checked and IV line in, talking with the surgeon and anesthesiologist and nurses and blah blah, it does get a bit nerve-wrecking. __________________ My Ear Blog Advanced Bionics BEA Volunteer Mentor

05-01-2012, 07:16 PM	#34 (permalink)
Angel1989 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California Posts: 2,002 Blog Entries: 1	Well tomorrow is the BIG day. CI surgery should be happening around 10am. All test results and paperwork are all acounted for. Hubby is taking me out to dinner to the Olive Garden. Have to get nice and full to hold me over thru tomorrow:-) My mom will be with us tomorrow, that will be so nice. I really do appreciate your thoughts, prayers and support. I will let you all know how it went as soon as I can. Thanks again!!!! GrendelQ, KristinaB and green427 like this.

05-02-2012, 12:47 AM	#37 (permalink)
cdmeggers Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,244	good luck!!! __________________ My Ear Blog Advanced Bionics BEA Volunteer Mentor

05-02-2012, 05:14 AM	#38 (permalink)
C.C.Sinned Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,476	good luck! __________________

05-02-2012, 08:47 AM	#39 (permalink)
drphil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 4,169	Angel : much success in the operation today. Just take every step by step- your skull has to heal first-usually within 4 weeks. Hooking everything up is then the next step. Each of us who had the operation will tell you- each will react a "bit differently" which is not a surprise- we are "different in our expectations". Just consider how little children crawl before walking. __________________ Get Real:Implanted Sunnybrook/Toronto -Advanced Bionics-Harmony activated Aug/07

04-28-2012, 07:48 PM	#31 (permalink)
Angel1989 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California Posts: 2,002 Blog Entries: 1	I found out my surgery will be the 2nd one of the day, I am thinking that is good since everyones coffee has had a chance to kick in. :-) I have to be there at 7:30am and they didn't tell us what time the surgery will be. I just hope I am not sitting there for 3 hours making myself worried. I would love to go away for a few days before hand to the beach. I love walking along the shore collecting sea shells. I can dream, I guess:-(

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05-01-2012, 08:53 PM	#36 (permalink)
CSign Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Best Coast, USA Posts: 3,216	Thinking good thoughts for you for a speedy recovery

05-02-2012, 08:53 AM	#40 (permalink)
rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 15,661	Am anxious to hear if Angel is doing alright!...Hope she will be able to respond to us very soon.....

05-02-2012, 10:16 AM	#41 (permalink)
soutthpaw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 345	I doubt you will be able or want to sleep with your CI on. It will be like Deaf trying to sleep with a bunch of strobe lights flashing in your bedroom...

05-03-2012, 02:02 PM	#42 (permalink)
Angel1989 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California Posts: 2,002 Blog Entries: 1	Hi everyone. I survived and all I can say so far is OMG. Lots of pain where the incision is and severe vertigo. The process moved very quick because the first person was a no show. They kicked me out really fast, home by 1pm. I am good as long as I stay on my right side laying down. Im suppose to take all the bandages off tomorrow, sounds too soon to me. Marley has not left my side and is great comfort. Thanks for your concern and well wishes.

05-03-2012, 02:25 PM	#43 (permalink)
green427 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cooch's Bridge Battlefield Posts: 1,689	Glad to hear you made it through. Now the grueling waiting period starts..... Rest easy, enjoy your Percocet pills, but be careful with 'em.... __________________ Warning: Anything I post may not make any sense. All advice is for entertainment value only. Sarcasm might be present. Interpret at your own risk.

05-03-2012, 02:42 PM	#44 (permalink)
LoveBlue Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,424	Great news! Take it easy and get as much rest as you can. __________________ Severe-to-profound hearing loss in both ears. SD @ 100db L-88% / R-96% - unaided Phonak Naida IX UPs

05-03-2012, 02:54 PM	#46 (permalink)
rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 15,661	Wonderful!...you're a very brave gal, Angel!....Take care and keep the faith.

05-03-2012, 06:35 PM	#48 (permalink)
cdmeggers Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,244	definitely keep on top of the pain with your pain pills, and just rest up and let others be your "slaves" while you recover. Hope the vertigo issues resolves pretty quick, that definitely cannot be fun. I took my head bandage off the day after surgery (we waited until after driving 4-5 hours to get home before taking it off). __________________ My Ear Blog Advanced Bionics BEA Volunteer Mentor

05-03-2012, 10:10 PM	#49 (permalink)
drphil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 4,169	Hi Angel: You got "kicked out early". I was over night in the hospital. When i woke up- had additional bandage-belt level. Seems "too much fluid came out" - abdominal "fat" was used to "plug up". I didn't have vertigo. Didn't have "headaches" either. Went home with my son after breakfast. Came back in 2 weeks-checked the stitches and said i could go back swimming. I did-not much trouble. He suggested that I not lift any weights over my head for 6 months-possibility of splitting the stitches. The stitches were removed in 4 weeks then externals hooked up. Angel first step-operation.-successful. __________________ Get Real:Implanted Sunnybrook/Toronto -Advanced Bionics-Harmony activated Aug/07

05-03-2012, 11:32 PM	#52 (permalink)
set2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 313	Angle, Thanks for the update and glad you are at home recovering. Let Hubby and Marley spoil you rotten. I also have a little dog and he was practically glued to me the whole time I was at home recovering. He even followed me into the bathroom. He did not mind the major bed head I ended up with until I could shower. I thought he would hide on me.

05-04-2012, 06:22 PM	#53 (permalink)
Audiofuzzy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,389	In hope you are feeling good Angle! And I keep my fingers crossed the CI will bring your hearing back! at least some! Fuzzy __________________ . A 'No' uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a 'Yes' merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble. Mohandas Gandhi .

05-04-2012, 06:55 PM	#54 (permalink)
Angel1989 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California Posts: 2,002 Blog Entries: 1	Hi everyone, well new development now. I have a severe allergic reaction to what we are guessing is the tape, red, swollen with welts and so itchy. Doctor wants to keep bandaged so we will use like an ace bandage around my head keeping the bandages in place. I am quite shocked how much hair they shaved. My daughter says to dye it hot pink and become a punk rock momma. I really appreciate all your well wishes, helps knowing others care!! Thanks again!!!

05-04-2012, 08:36 PM	#56 (permalink)
honey.toronto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 106	I hope you're feeling better soon, but don't overdo things!

05-04-2012, 09:47 PM	#57 (permalink)
drphil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 4,169	Bottesini: I understand the "fluid was from the brain". Not exactly a common occurrence but there was no ongoing effect. I was/have not been "bothered". That happened almost 5 years ago. The operation was July 12, 2007. I don't have a scar on my abdomen-either. __________________ Get Real:Implanted Sunnybrook/Toronto -Advanced Bionics-Harmony activated Aug/07

05-05-2012, 05:25 PM	#58 (permalink)
Angel1989 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California Posts: 2,002 Blog Entries: 1	I am having a severe allergic reaction to something. It looks like poison oak at the surgery site. Red, itchy and oozing. Starts in my hair and now its down my neck. Scared it might make its way into my ear canal, its very close. Using Benadryl in pill and cream form per my doctor. Any body have this happen. It is really bad and not getting better. Help!!

05-05-2012, 07:01 PM	#60 (permalink)
set2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 313	Angle, Sorry you are having an allergic reaction. I had something similar no welts and it was not related to C.I surgery. I think it started with a Nickel allergy and then the ointment with Neomycin made it worse. I can definitely relate to the red, itchy and oozing though. Hang in there and keep in touch with the doctor. I hope the Benadryl helps.

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