CI Surgery approved today - Page 5

Angel1989 · 05-30-2012, 11:31 PM

I am not activated yet, but I started going through the large suitcase filled with CI gear. I watched the DVD "getting to know your CI". I thought I was doing pretty good understanding all of it. Then I tried to plug in and charge the "remote", it has 2 plugs you use and I can not find the USB plug. I am getting frustrated. What about the Zypher, do you use that every night?

Angel1989 · 05-30-2012, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaze105

Surgery went well! Huge wrapping around my head and still hurts a bit. One doctor gave me a motion sickness patch due to some people feels nauseous after the surgery. I ended up having some sort of reaction to it (not allergic to it though) and I apparently ripped out the IV after the surgery. A few people had to hold me down to put another IV in..

I am glad your surgery went well. Listen to the people telling you to rest up. You may be feeling good, but it was still a big surgery. I hopefully will get activated in a couple weeks since I had that delay. I don't know what brand you went with, but Cochlear gives you a large suitcase filled with at least 100 different parts. Good luck and let us know how it is going.

cdmeggers · 05-31-2012, 12:23 AM

use the Zypher however often you want. I hardly ever use my Dry & Store, and the Zypher is still in its package. Where I live, it's pretty dry here so I don't worry much about the humidity. It rains every now and then, and if I feel my hearing aid is going crazy cause of the wetness, into the dry & store it goes! I haven't put my CI in it yet.

Angel1989 · 05-31-2012, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cdmeggers

use the Zypher however often you want. I hardly ever use my Dry & Store, and the Zypher is still in its package. Where I live, it's pretty dry here so I don't worry much about the humidity. It rains every now and then, and if I feel my hearing aid is going crazy cause of the wetness, into the dry & store it goes! I haven't put my CI in it yet.

Thank you. Can you tell me about the batteries? On the DVD it only shows the 2 hearing aid batteries being use. I know I have the rechargable batteries but they never show how to use them. Which ones do you use? Any clue where the USB plug is in that big suitcase? Need it to charge the remote, and can not find it. This is all too technical for me!!!!!

set2 · 05-31-2012, 10:05 AM

Angle,

The USB cable should have been with the charger. The charger is for both the remote and the batteries. To charge the batteries just attach the batteries to the charger. The part of the battery with the metal strip should be facing the Cochlear symbol. To recharge the remote, plug the USB cable into the charger and then connect the remote. The USB cable is plugged in near where the power cable is plugged in (look on the side of the charger opposite the cochlear symbol. Contact cochlear if the USB cable is not with the recharger.

Glad you are on the mend!

Angel1989 · 05-31-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by set2

Angle,

The USB cable should have been with the charger. The charger is for both the remote and the batteries. To charge the batteries just attach the batteries to the charger. The part of the battery with the metal strip should be facing the Cochlear symbol. To recharge the remote, plug the USB cable into the charger and then connect the remote. The USB cable is plugged in near where the power cable is plugged in (look on the side of the charger opposite the cochlear symbol. Contact cochlear if the USB cable is not with the recharger.

Glad you are on the mend!

The cable is not there. I contacted Cochlear which was super easy, online. I told them it was not there. They told me to ask my doctors office if they removed it. I said "why would they take "just" a USB cord" SO thry are sending me one out and I should have it in 7 days.

Jane B. · 05-31-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Angle1989

The cable is not there. I contacted Cochlear which was super easy, online. I told them it was not there. They told me to ask my doctors office if they removed it. I said "why would they take "just" a USB cord" SO thry are sending me one out and I should have it in 7 days.

In the meantime that is such a common item — check your computer stuff you very likely have one that fits. Just guessing as I don't have a CI but have found them interchangeable for computer gear and cell phones.

cdmeggers · 05-31-2012, 12:57 PM

yeah I couldn't help with the Cochlear items, as I have AB for myself.

I know the office removed a magnet and a headpiece from my kit to check my internal implant in the OR. The headpiece was put back in the kit, but I guess a magnet went missing? I don't know but not an issue, audie replaced the magnet for me.

Anyway, glad Cochlear is sending a replacement. It is odd that it's not in your kit, and I don't see why your CI center would take just that USB cord, what would they need it for?

Angel1989 · 05-31-2012, 01:17 PM

Exactly my point when Cochlear said that. Yes I do have other USB cords, but I really want the one I am suppose to use. Looks like it will be taken care of. I was impressed how easy it was to contact them via the computer. There was a response within 5-10 seconds. That is really good to know that for the future if I have questions.

cdmeggers · 05-31-2012, 01:58 PM

Yeah I got a pretty quick response from Cochlear too when I ordered Sound and Way Beyond for my auditory rehab. Did you get Sound and Way Beyond with your kit?

Angel1989 · 06-08-2012, 09:49 PM

Hi everyone. I saw the CI doctor yesterday, says I healed up nicely. Did an allergy patch test and I seem to by reacting to the Mastisol. It is a liquid adhesive that helps the bandages stay on. That test spot is itchy. Activation date June 20th. I hope to share some good news soon.

rockin'robin · 06-08-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Angle1989

Hi everyone. I saw the CI doctor yesterday, says I healed up nicely. Did an allergy patch test and I seem to by reacting to the Mastisol. It is a liquid adhesive that helps the bandages stay on. That test spot is itchy. Activation date June 20th. I hope to share some good news soon.

Looking forward to it!....

**TXgolfer** · 06-08-2012, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angle1989

Hi everyone. I saw the CI doctor yesterday, says I healed up nicely. Did an allergy patch test and I seem to by reacting to the Mastisol. It is a liquid adhesive that helps the bandages stay on. That test spot is itchy. Activation date June 20th. I hope to share some good news soon.

Good luck!

cdmeggers · 06-08-2012, 11:55 PM

glad they found out what the problem was. Hoping you have a great activation!

Tikra · 06-09-2012, 05:05 AM

awesome cant wait to see how u react on june 20

good luck glad they found the problem with the reaction.

honey.toronto · 06-09-2012, 08:42 AM

So great you're feeling much better, good luck for the 20th!

Sarfarigirl2011 · 06-09-2012, 04:26 PM

good luck on the 20th! I have a friend who's also getting a CI on July 6th

Angel1989 · 06-18-2012, 12:43 AM

Today I finally went thru the huge CI suitcase and charged the remote and batteries. Sad that I needed help from my daughter to do that. Hahaha It is crazy how many different parts there are. Activation date is this Wednesday at 2:40 pm.

cdmeggers · 06-18-2012, 01:42 AM

You'll figure out what everything is for soon enough.

Angel1989 · 06-18-2012, 01:49 AM

Well if not, it is nice that I can come here for support. I have received such great help from all of you. Thanks again!!!! I am going to record some of the activation for friends and family. I hope something good happens. :-)

BleedingPurist · 06-18-2012, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Angle1989

Well if not, it is nice that I can come here for support. I have received such great help from all of you. Thanks again!!!! I am going to record some of the activation for friends and family. I hope something good happens. :-)

Wishing you all the best in your activation and looking forward to hearing about it!

rockin'robin · 06-18-2012, 07:45 AM

2 more days for activation, Angel.....will be watching this thread closely!....and hope you'll be able and can find the time to give us a blow by blow about it all.....

mskaty · 06-19-2012, 09:25 AM

CONGRATS!!

Which device are you going with?

**Bottesini** · 06-19-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mskaty

CONGRATS!!

Which device are you going with?

It's in the thread. Did you read it at all, or are you just here to spam as fast as you can?

cdmeggers · 06-19-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mskaty

CONGRATS!!

Which device are you going with?

If you would READ this thread thoroughly, you'll notice she's already gotten her Cochlear N5 implant, awaiting activation...

BleedingPurist · 06-19-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cdmeggers

If you would READ this thread thoroughly, you'll notice she's already gotten her Cochlear N5 implant, awaiting activation...

I think it pretty much sums up her reading habits universally and explains the lack of understanding the facts overall.

Frisky Feline · 06-19-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BleedingPurist

I think it pretty much sums up her reading habits universally and explains the lack of understanding the facts overall.

Is that necessary to say that stuff about ms katy?

green427 · 06-19-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Angle1989

Today I finally went thru the huge CI suitcase and charged the remote and batteries. Sad that I needed help from my daughter to do that. Hahaha It is crazy how many different parts there are. Activation date is this Wednesday at 2:40 pm.

Good luck. Just remember that it is going to sound squeaky in the beginning. After a few hours of wearing the CI, and you turn it off, you are going to have a loud, booming echo for a few seconds, and you will be exhausted.

Angel1989 · 06-19-2012, 07:12 PM

It will definitely be interesting. I always have the loud noises you are talking about. Maybe it will work in reverse for me. Hahaha My audi said there may be two problems. One, my ears are so tiny it may be difficult to wear the processor. Two, my noises are so, so loud 24/7 that they may have to turn the CI way up to drown some of that out. Anyone have experience with either?? My expectations are low, so I won't be dissapointed.:-(

cdmeggers · 06-19-2012, 09:05 PM

If you feel like your BTE is going to fall off your ear easily, try some wig/toupee tape. Just stick a little bit of tape on the side of the processor, then stick it against the skin on your head behind the ear. That should help keep the BTE on better.

05-31-2012, 12:23 AM	#123 (permalink)
cdmeggers Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,244	use the Zypher however often you want. I hardly ever use my Dry & Store, and the Zypher is still in its package. Where I live, it's pretty dry here so I don't worry much about the humidity. It rains every now and then, and if I feel my hearing aid is going crazy cause of the wetness, into the dry & store it goes! I haven't put my CI in it yet. __________________ My Ear Blog Advanced Bionics BEA Volunteer Mentor

05-31-2012, 12:57 PM	#128 (permalink)
cdmeggers Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,244	yeah I couldn't help with the Cochlear items, as I have AB for myself. I know the office removed a magnet and a headpiece from my kit to check my internal implant in the OR. The headpiece was put back in the kit, but I guess a magnet went missing? I don't know but not an issue, audie replaced the magnet for me. Anyway, glad Cochlear is sending a replacement. It is odd that it's not in your kit, and I don't see why your CI center would take just that USB cord, what would they need it for? __________________ My Ear Blog Advanced Bionics BEA Volunteer Mentor

05-31-2012, 01:58 PM	#130 (permalink)
cdmeggers Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,244	Yeah I got a pretty quick response from Cochlear too when I ordered Sound and Way Beyond for my auditory rehab. Did you get Sound and Way Beyond with your kit? __________________ My Ear Blog Advanced Bionics BEA Volunteer Mentor

06-08-2012, 11:55 PM	#134 (permalink)
cdmeggers Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,244	glad they found out what the problem was. Hoping you have a great activation! __________________ My Ear Blog Advanced Bionics BEA Volunteer Mentor

06-09-2012, 05:05 AM	#135 (permalink)
Tikra Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 829	awesome cant wait to see how u react on june 20 good luck glad they found the problem with the reaction. __________________ We shall bring Hell who ever confront us

05-30-2012, 11:31 PM	#121 (permalink)
Angel1989 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California Posts: 2,002 Blog Entries: 1	I am not activated yet, but I started going through the large suitcase filled with CI gear. I watched the DVD "getting to know your CI". I thought I was doing pretty good understanding all of it. Then I tried to plug in and charge the "remote", it has 2 plugs you use and I can not find the USB plug. I am getting frustrated. What about the Zypher, do you use that every night?

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05-31-2012, 10:05 AM	#125 (permalink)
set2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 313	Angle, The USB cable should have been with the charger. The charger is for both the remote and the batteries. To charge the batteries just attach the batteries to the charger. The part of the battery with the metal strip should be facing the Cochlear symbol. To recharge the remote, plug the USB cable into the charger and then connect the remote. The USB cable is plugged in near where the power cable is plugged in (look on the side of the charger opposite the cochlear symbol. Contact cochlear if the USB cable is not with the recharger. Glad you are on the mend!

05-31-2012, 01:17 PM	#129 (permalink)
Angel1989 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California Posts: 2,002 Blog Entries: 1	Exactly my point when Cochlear said that. Yes I do have other USB cords, but I really want the one I am suppose to use. Looks like it will be taken care of. I was impressed how easy it was to contact them via the computer. There was a response within 5-10 seconds. That is really good to know that for the future if I have questions.

06-08-2012, 09:49 PM	#131 (permalink)
Angel1989 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California Posts: 2,002 Blog Entries: 1	Hi everyone. I saw the CI doctor yesterday, says I healed up nicely. Did an allergy patch test and I seem to by reacting to the Mastisol. It is a liquid adhesive that helps the bandages stay on. That test spot is itchy. Activation date June 20th. I hope to share some good news soon.

06-09-2012, 08:42 AM	#136 (permalink)
honey.toronto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 106	So great you're feeling much better, good luck for the 20th!

06-09-2012, 04:26 PM	#137 (permalink)
Sarfarigirl2011 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,031	good luck on the 20th! I have a friend who's also getting a CI on July 6th __________________ 18 yr old girl with a moderate loss in the right and moderate/profound on the left. currently wearing purple Oticon Safari P 600s

06-18-2012, 12:43 AM	#138 (permalink)
Angel1989 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California Posts: 2,002 Blog Entries: 1	Today I finally went thru the huge CI suitcase and charged the remote and batteries. Sad that I needed help from my daughter to do that. Hahaha It is crazy how many different parts there are. Activation date is this Wednesday at 2:40 pm.

06-18-2012, 01:42 AM	#139 (permalink)
cdmeggers Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,244	You'll figure out what everything is for soon enough. __________________ My Ear Blog Advanced Bionics BEA Volunteer Mentor

06-18-2012, 01:49 AM	#140 (permalink)
Angel1989 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California Posts: 2,002 Blog Entries: 1	Well if not, it is nice that I can come here for support. I have received such great help from all of you. Thanks again!!!! I am going to record some of the activation for friends and family. I hope something good happens. :-) BleedingPurist likes this.

06-18-2012, 07:45 AM	#142 (permalink)
rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 15,661	2 more days for activation, Angel.....will be watching this thread closely!....and hope you'll be able and can find the time to give us a blow by blow about it all.....

06-19-2012, 09:25 AM	#143 (permalink)
mskaty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 12	CONGRATS!! Which device are you going with?

06-19-2012, 07:12 PM	#149 (permalink)
Angel1989 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California Posts: 2,002 Blog Entries: 1	It will definitely be interesting. I always have the loud noises you are talking about. Maybe it will work in reverse for me. Hahaha My audi said there may be two problems. One, my ears are so tiny it may be difficult to wear the processor. Two, my noises are so, so loud 24/7 that they may have to turn the CI way up to drown some of that out. Anyone have experience with either?? My expectations are low, so I won't be dissapointed.:-(

06-19-2012, 09:05 PM	#150 (permalink)
cdmeggers Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,244	If you feel like your BTE is going to fall off your ear easily, try some wig/toupee tape. Just stick a little bit of tape on the side of the processor, then stick it against the skin on your head behind the ear. That should help keep the BTE on better. __________________ My Ear Blog Advanced Bionics BEA Volunteer Mentor

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