First appointment - Page 10

Victorias mom · 10-11-2006, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RedheadGrrl

hey let talk abt it thru PM hows that??

Thanks!!!!

greema · 10-11-2006, 05:09 PM

[quote=Oceanbreeze;649870]I just chatted with SpiceHD. Lucia's surgery actually started at 1pm. She had to be at the hospital no later then 10am, for the preparation. Surgery could take anywhere from 2-6 hrs. So, we'll see. Spice said she'd let us know!

She doesn't have access to AD, so I'll be the one to relay]

Ah, cool!!!!

So her surgery started at 2 my time, so it could be anywhere from 4 to 8 p.m. before we hear anything my time -- I'm in Central zone.

Cannot wait to hear from you Ocean...

Oceanbreeze · 10-11-2006, 08:27 PM

OKay everyone...

Here's the word....

I heard from SpiceHD. Lucia's home from the hospital. CasperGemini is staying with her, so I guess it can be assumed that all went okay. He popped on briefly and gave word. Hopefully, more will follow later.

A personal note and I'm sure this goes from us all!

Rest up, Lucia!! And, feel better soon!!!

Major

from all of us!

Breezy · 10-11-2006, 08:58 PM

Congrats Lucia! I'm SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! I can't imagine how u must feel!!!!!

SpiceHD · 10-11-2006, 09:26 PM

Oops accidently click submit twice and put double post...sorry! Look at next post heheh

SpiceHD · 10-11-2006, 09:30 PM

Lucia is home and said she's okay but no details yet. I imagine she's very tired and she told me she felt pain on left ear and was sick when she first woke up but now she felt much better. I expect we will hear from her soon by tmw or so.

Was told that She will have a turn on ci on monday. But so far she is doing good heheh

Freaky Cat · 10-11-2006, 09:33 PM

glad to hear she is home doing fine.. get well soon!

LuciaDisturbed · 10-11-2006, 09:36 PM

Hey everyone, I am home from the hospital and doing great so far. When I first woke up, I was in SOOOOOOOOOO much pain!!! But after about 2 hours and plenty of painkillers and anti-nausea meds, I felt so much better!!!

I will fill y'all in on everything maybe tomorrow or Friday.

Now I'm gonna go chill and rest. I'm tired and a little high from all the morphine and the anti nausea meds.

Good night, everyone, and thanks for all your well-wishes!

SimpleMan · 10-11-2006, 09:50 PM

I'm very happy it all went good Lucia! (I knew it would be okay

)

Get your rest and sweet dreams knowing the scary part is over.

LovelyBlkGal · 10-12-2006, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuciaDisturbed

Hey everyone, I am home from the hospital and doing great so far. When I first woke up, I was in SOOOOOOOOOO much pain!!! But after about 2 hours and plenty of painkillers and anti-nausea meds, I felt so much better!!!

I will fill y'all in on everything maybe tomorrow or Friday.

Now I'm gonna go chill and rest. I'm tired and a little high from all the morphine and the anti nausea meds.

Good night, everyone, and thanks for all your well-wishes!

That great! you are doing OK

and take easy on urself and psstt did make you feel high??

t'care

LuciaDisturbed · 10-12-2006, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by LovelyBlkGal

That great! you are doing OK

and take easy on urself and psstt did make you feel high??

t'care

Oh yeah, I was VERY loopy from the morphine, as well as the meds for my nausea. I couldn't even think straight for the first 2 hours after I woke up!

Boult · 10-12-2006, 12:36 AM

Get some rest lucia

LovelyBlkGal · 10-12-2006, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LuciaDisturbed

Oh yeah, I was VERY loopy from the morphine, as well as the meds for my nausea. I couldn't even think straight for the first 2 hours after I woke up!

ouchies! but still glad that you are ok

LuciaDisturbed · 10-12-2006, 12:43 AM

Yeah, I'm going to bed.

I wanted to add that I will be activated on Monday at 9:30! YAY!

deafskeptic · 10-12-2006, 12:44 AM

Monday? Wow, I hadn't expected that so soon!

sr171soars · 10-12-2006, 06:41 AM

Wow, that is quick! Best of success and rest up.

FYI - I had to wait 2 1/2 weeks before being hooked up. Realistically, I probably only needed 1 1/2 weeks but it worked out fine in the end. It is not to say I didn't go crazy not hearing anything for so long toward the end...

Oceanbreeze · 10-12-2006, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuciaDisturbed

Oh yeah, I was VERY loopy from the morphine, as well as the meds for my nausea. I couldn't even think straight for the first 2 hours after I woke up!

Hey hon,

Glad everything went okay!

And, about being loopy from morphine, hehehe.. I was too!!! I hope the morphine worked for you, though. Didn't for me. Made me high, but I was still in pain after my surgery.

About activation...WOW!!!!!! That IS fast!!! My friend was implanted a few years back, and she had to wait 4-6 wks? before she was activated. I can't recall how long, but it was awhile after surgery. She was implanted with a different device, though...Advanced Bionics.

Good luck!!!! And feel better soon.

Cheri · 10-12-2006, 08:25 AM

Wow Lucia about so much pains?! a plus 10?

How do you feel now after seeing yourself in the mirror? I cannot believe how quick your CI goes than others I've read on here. Must be that you been chosen to be special?

I have to get my buns starting here and get my hearing test done, and see if I'm a possible candidate for CI.

I haven't done that yet, because I wanna see how you're doing first. Yes, You could say I'm still being chicken about it.

I cannot help it. I'm such a sissy.

Oceanbreeze · 10-12-2006, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheri

Wow Lucia about so much pains?! a plus 10?

How do you feel now after seeing yourself in the mirror? I cannot believe how quick your CI goes than others I've read on here. Must be that you been chosen to be special?

I have to get my buns starting here and get my hearing test done, and see if I'm a possible candidate for CI.

I haven't done that yet, because I wanna see how you're doing first. Yes, You could say I'm still being chicken about it.

I cannot help it. I'm such a sissy.

Cheri. I'll Lucia answer this more indepth, but it might be that through studies, they've learned that they can activate patients sooner? That'd be my guess, anyway.

As for pain...That's also differs from person to person. If you have a high threshhold, you may not have as much pain as someone else. If you're pain threshold is low, well..... You better HOPE the nurse has the shot loaded and ready to go!

And, get the process started, Cheri. You can always back out if you decide you don't want to have it done. But, you should at least find out of you're a candidate.

Breezy · 10-12-2006, 09:11 AM

WOW! Ur so lucky ur getting activated soon! I thought everyone usually had to wait a while for you! You must be STOKED! I know personalyl i couldn't wait either length, i'd wake up from surgery and be like, "Turn in on now....and get me some meds to make me high while ur at it. thanx"

Again, congrats and i'm so psyched for u!!

Oceanbreeze · 10-12-2006, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breezy

WOW! Ur so lucky ur getting activated soon! I thought everyone usually had to wait a while for you! You must be STOKED! I know personalyl i couldn't wait either length, i'd wake up from surgery and be like, "Turn in on now....and get me some meds to make me high while ur at it. thanx"

Again, congrats and i'm so psyched for u!!

That's too funny!

I'm pysched for her, too!!!

Reba · 10-12-2006, 09:17 AM

Lucia, I'm very glad that your surgery went well. I'm praying for your continued recovery, and for Monday's appointment to go well.

Thanks for keeping us posted. I appreciate that you have taken the effort to inform us despite your pain and meds. Here's a gentle

for you.

TweetyBird · 10-12-2006, 09:20 AM

i am glad everything ok for u!

Cheri · 10-12-2006, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

As for pain...That's also differs from person to person. If you have a high threshhold, you may not have as much pain as someone else. If you're pain threshold is low, well..... You better HOPE the nurse has the shot loaded and ready to go!

Quote:

And, get the process started, Cheri. You can always back out if you decide you don't want to have it done. But, you should at least find out of you're a candidate.

You know what? You're so right,

Bear been telling me where I could get my hearing test done, So, I just have to call and make that appt. What am I waiting for?!

LuciaDisturbed · 10-12-2006, 09:37 AM

Thanks, everybody!

They took me into the operating room, asked me to scoot over to the operating table from my bed, and then I went *poof* I don't even remember being put to sleep at all, and next thing I knew, the nurses were waking me. I was like, damn, over already?! And the pain was AWFUL! They rushed to give me morpine and some meds for my nausea. I did ask for anti-nausea meds before the surgery, but I still got sick anyway. I threw up and I was was bleeding from my mouth and had a nosebleed too. They told me that this is normal because they had intubated me and when they did it the tube scratched my throat. I am not too surprised about the nosebleed, I get nosebleeds easily, they were frequent when I was a child, so I am not surprised. I was in ALOT of pain for about 2 hours, but getting better gradually. After the 2 hours the pain went down a LOT and localized to my left ear area and left side of my neck...I went home at about 8ish...

I only have pain in left ear area and left side of neck right now. Abel has gone to the pharmacy to get my prescriptions - Tylenol with codeine and antibotics that I'm to take 3x a day for 10 days. I prefer sitting up rather than laying dow because it seems to relieve some of the pressure and some of the pain in my ear area. I was actually sitting up right after surgery because laying down was making me sick! Sitting up helped me a LOT.

I had 2 interpreters for the surgery...the one I had right before my surgery SUCKED ASS! And get this....she is a CODA, but her signs are SO SLOPPY! But they said she was the only one available. She whined about how they did not tell her that she'd be at the hospital all day, that she thought she'd only be there for a couple hours. Whatever.

BUT...I got an excellent interpreter right after surgery, and he was wonderful and has great signing skills. I was very very very impressed with him. In fact, I'm extremely impressed with everybody involved in the surgery, the docs, the nurses, etc. Everyone was so nice.

Well I better go back to bed and rest, I'm waiting for Abel to get back with my meds because my neck is hurting.

neecy · 10-12-2006, 09:42 AM

Sorry you reacted to the pain / anesthesia - but hopefully you will be feeling like yourself in no time. Activated on MONDAY?? HOLY COW That is absolutely awesome! I am soooo excited for you!

10-11-2006, 05:09 PM	#272 (permalink)
greema greema Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 605	[quote=Oceanbreeze;649870]I just chatted with SpiceHD. Lucia's surgery actually started at 1pm. She had to be at the hospital no later then 10am, for the preparation. Surgery could take anywhere from 2-6 hrs. So, we'll see. Spice said she'd let us know! She doesn't have access to AD, so I'll be the one to relay] Ah, cool!!!! So her surgery started at 2 my time, so it could be anywhere from 4 to 8 p.m. before we hear anything my time -- I'm in Central zone. Cannot wait to hear from you Ocean... __________________ The highest result of education is tolerance. -- Helen Keller

10-11-2006, 08:27 PM	#273 (permalink)
Oceanbreeze I'm back :) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: S. FL Posts: 5,885	Okay guys.... OKay everyone... Here's the word.... I heard from SpiceHD. Lucia's home from the hospital. CasperGemini is staying with her, so I guess it can be assumed that all went okay. He popped on briefly and gave word. Hopefully, more will follow later. A personal note and I'm sure this goes from us all! Rest up, Lucia!! And, feel better soon!!! Major from all of us! __________________ In Memoriam 1966 - 2007

10-11-2006, 09:26 PM	#275 (permalink)
SpiceHD caffeinolic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: annapolis, md Posts: 1,417	Oops accidently click submit twice and put double post...sorry! Look at next post heheh __________________ SOMEONE STOLE MY SIG!!! Reward for returning it! I miss taylor Last edited by SpiceHD; 10-11-2006 at 09:43 PM. Reason: accidently double posted my reply

10-11-2006, 09:30 PM	#276 (permalink)
SpiceHD caffeinolic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: annapolis, md Posts: 1,417	Lucia is home and said she's okay but no details yet. I imagine she's very tired and she told me she felt pain on left ear and was sick when she first woke up but now she felt much better. I expect we will hear from her soon by tmw or so. Was told that She will have a turn on ci on monday. But so far she is doing good heheh __________________ SOMEONE STOLE MY SIG!!! Reward for returning it! I miss taylor

10-11-2006, 09:33 PM	#277 (permalink)
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10-11-2006, 08:58 PM	#274 (permalink)
Breezy The Great Canadian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CANADA! Posts: 281	Congrats Lucia! I'm SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! I can't imagine how u must feel!!!!!

10-11-2006, 09:36 PM	#278 (permalink)
LuciaDisturbed Amateur Psychiatrist Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,805	Hey everyone, I am home from the hospital and doing great so far. When I first woke up, I was in SOOOOOOOOOO much pain!!! But after about 2 hours and plenty of painkillers and anti-nausea meds, I felt so much better!!! I will fill y'all in on everything maybe tomorrow or Friday. Now I'm gonna go chill and rest. I'm tired and a little high from all the morphine and the anti nausea meds. Good night, everyone, and thanks for all your well-wishes! __________________ We will assimilate you. Resistance is futile. We will add your distinctiveness to our Collective. Implanted left ear 10/11/06, activated 10/16/06 - Nucleus Freedom DeviantArt

10-11-2006, 09:50 PM	#279 (permalink)
SimpleMan Nice hearing guy Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: A Pale Blue Dot in the Cosmos Posts: 299	I'm very happy it all went good Lucia! (I knew it would be okay ) Get your rest and sweet dreams knowing the scary part is over.

10-12-2006, 12:43 AM	#284 (permalink)
LuciaDisturbed Amateur Psychiatrist Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,805	Yeah, I'm going to bed. I wanted to add that I will be activated on Monday at 9:30! YAY! __________________ We will assimilate you. Resistance is futile. We will add your distinctiveness to our Collective. Implanted left ear 10/11/06, activated 10/16/06 - Nucleus Freedom DeviantArt

10-12-2006, 12:44 AM	#285 (permalink)
deafskeptic AAACCK! I got BORGED! Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,282	Monday? Wow, I hadn't expected that so soon! __________________ Left ear implanted with Med-El on April 24 2007. Activated on May 9th.

10-12-2006, 06:41 AM	#286 (permalink)
sr171soars Cyborg since March '05 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,377	Wow, that is quick! Best of success and rest up. FYI - I had to wait 2 1/2 weeks before being hooked up. Realistically, I probably only needed 1 1/2 weeks but it worked out fine in the end. It is not to say I didn't go crazy not hearing anything for so long toward the end... __________________ But trailing clouds of glory till He comes... Foolishness is not a virtue

10-12-2006, 08:25 AM	#288 (permalink)
Cheri Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: All I wanted was a white knight with a good heart, soft touch, fast horse, ride me off into the sunset Posts: 20,231	Wow Lucia about so much pains?! a plus 10? How do you feel now after seeing yourself in the mirror? I cannot believe how quick your CI goes than others I've read on here. Must be that you been chosen to be special? I have to get my buns starting here and get my hearing test done, and see if I'm a possible candidate for CI. I haven't done that yet, because I wanna see how you're doing first. Yes, You could say I'm still being chicken about it. I cannot help it. I'm such a sissy. __________________

10-12-2006, 09:11 AM	#290 (permalink)
Breezy The Great Canadian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CANADA! Posts: 281	WOW! Ur so lucky ur getting activated soon! I thought everyone usually had to wait a while for you! You must be STOKED! I know personalyl i couldn't wait either length, i'd wake up from surgery and be like, "Turn in on now....and get me some meds to make me high while ur at it. thanx" Again, congrats and i'm so psyched for u!!

10-12-2006, 09:17 AM	#292 (permalink)
Reba Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 16,091	Lucia, I'm very glad that your surgery went well. I'm praying for your continued recovery, and for Monday's appointment to go well. Thanks for keeping us posted. I appreciate that you have taken the effort to inform us despite your pain and meds. Here's a gentle for you.

10-12-2006, 09:20 AM	#293 (permalink)
TweetyBird LOOK AT ILY MAGNETS! Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 21,237	i am glad everything ok for u!

10-12-2006, 09:37 AM	#295 (permalink)
LuciaDisturbed Amateur Psychiatrist Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,805	Thanks, everybody! They took me into the operating room, asked me to scoot over to the operating table from my bed, and then I went poof I don't even remember being put to sleep at all, and next thing I knew, the nurses were waking me. I was like, damn, over already?! And the pain was AWFUL! They rushed to give me morpine and some meds for my nausea. I did ask for anti-nausea meds before the surgery, but I still got sick anyway. I threw up and I was was bleeding from my mouth and had a nosebleed too. They told me that this is normal because they had intubated me and when they did it the tube scratched my throat. I am not too surprised about the nosebleed, I get nosebleeds easily, they were frequent when I was a child, so I am not surprised. I was in ALOT of pain for about 2 hours, but getting better gradually. After the 2 hours the pain went down a LOT and localized to my left ear area and left side of my neck...I went home at about 8ish... I only have pain in left ear area and left side of neck right now. Abel has gone to the pharmacy to get my prescriptions - Tylenol with codeine and antibotics that I'm to take 3x a day for 10 days. I prefer sitting up rather than laying dow because it seems to relieve some of the pressure and some of the pain in my ear area. I was actually sitting up right after surgery because laying down was making me sick! Sitting up helped me a LOT. I had 2 interpreters for the surgery...the one I had right before my surgery SUCKED ASS! And get this....she is a CODA, but her signs are SO SLOPPY! But they said she was the only one available. She whined about how they did not tell her that she'd be at the hospital all day, that she thought she'd only be there for a couple hours. Whatever. BUT...I got an excellent interpreter right after surgery, and he was wonderful and has great signing skills. I was very very very impressed with him. In fact, I'm extremely impressed with everybody involved in the surgery, the docs, the nurses, etc. Everyone was so nice. Well I better go back to bed and rest, I'm waiting for Abel to get back with my meds because my neck is hurting. __________________ We will assimilate you. Resistance is futile. We will add your distinctiveness to our Collective. Implanted left ear 10/11/06, activated 10/16/06 - Nucleus Freedom DeviantArt

10-12-2006, 09:42 AM	#296 (permalink)
neecy Use the Google, Luke! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 1,390	Sorry you reacted to the pain / anesthesia - but hopefully you will be feeling like yourself in no time. Activated on MONDAY?? HOLY COW That is absolutely awesome! I am soooo excited for you! __________________ Randy Pausch - The Last Lecture ~ RIP July 25, 2008<