stueyyy

All changed since last messages on the board, I got to operating theatre, onto operating table, just about to go to sleep, when all was stopped, heart monitor showed irregularities, well now settled, I HOPE to start all over again...

Hi Charlotte

Yes it was very very quick indeed, others that were there had to come back a week later then back again another week later etc, so i believe.

Anyway on 1st day it was intro day for all candidates, or so i thought, after 2 hours they went home, i went on for hearing test, then see another audio, then another hearing test with different audio, both tests i had guy in on cd i had to read or listen what he said, why i dont know, i got NONE right, as i cant hear..result showed what i already knew im Profoundly deaf, but i guess its routine thing and thats what they have to do, Then i saw top Audio and hearing therapist Nikki Stephens.

Then i went back 2 days later to have another hearing test and sit in a reclining chair, then i was wired up with electrodes 1 in centre of head and 1 on each ear. She couldnt get a reading as i wasnt relaxed, well lets say " I was relaxed,but brain wasnt" so they got in touch with my own GP, and i had to go see him, im on diazepam 1 at night because of facial muscle spasm's, well he typed on his screen for me to take 2 at night and 1 in morning before i go and get wired up again. Well i done as was told, but still no reading, I do have dead and damaged nerves. Well after 2 hours HOOOORAY she got a little reading and she said that will be enough. Then i was back on 4th day to meet people who had cochlear Implants, I cant work out why it was just only me that was there, it started as a group of 4 candidates, oh well i should stop worrying about others. Audio and hearing therapist etc all said i well in criteria for C.I.

I will wait til 10th Nov, yes a week tomorrow and i pray for good news, if not then hey no worries, i carry on with life as i have past few years. 1 more question, how was your balance after operation? I have very very bad balance problem caused by damaged nerves and so many ops etc, it does concern me a little, hoping op DOESNT make it any worse.

ok hope we can chat soon on msn..

Stu

Where did you go for holiday ? was it good ?

Wow! thats amazingly Quick! Hope you get a date of OP soon or are you waiting for your ears to be sorted pre CI op?
Sorry for late reply.

Working tomorrow eve (fri) so will be about at the weekend ok.

regards.

Hi Charlotte

I will be on MSN at about 5.30 pm onwards ive done ALL assessments in 4 days, and all clear at moment, just mr Pringle is on Holiday...

speak later

Stu

Hi Stu, I am on holiday at the moment, I will be back in Blighty tomorrow so will log you in on my MSN ok...
Glad you had your first assessment...
Take care for now and will speak when i am online next. ok

Charlotte

ALL CHANGE, 1 cochlear implant after ive had restructure 1st, then another cochlear at a later date...

all go huh..

And yes it would be grrrrrreat to chat about it all, as it is im having bi-lateral....well we can chat about our probs soooon i hope.

stu

Charlotte it would be easier if we spoke on msn, im not a beast lol, its stuarrrrrt@hotmail.com yes 5 r's make thigns easier to chat..

Wow this came out of the blue.
How are you, pleasure to meet you, yes i know winchester, i lived in stamore i think it was many years ago..

Anyway my Consultant is Mr Pringle, but ive been through 4 Consultants as it started when i was young and those consutanats have passed away, but mr Pringle is cool, i start 1st session in Monday, i dont know what to expect..and to be honest im unsure about it all.

Hi Stu,

I am Charlotte Aka Overthepond, I live in winchester so not far from Portsmouth, I guess you are being assessed by SOECIC in southampton? Who's your consultant? I saw you on the See hear Post about BSL (Well done, you would be better than me! as I know very little) Since i can't send you message via See hear and thought of this site!
I hope you are doing okay at the moment, If you want to chat with someone who had been through CI operation and afterwards, I wouldn't mind giving you guidance. I had one ear implanted nearly 3 months ago. However i don't have any problems as you stated but would try and help you in anyway if you wish.

Kind regards

Charlotte