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General Category => Hearing Issues => Topic started by: char1957 on June 29, 2011, 07:30:40 pm

Title: Baha surgery scheduled for July 29, Good Decision?
Post by: char1957 on June 29, 2011, 07:30:40 pm

Hi all,
Sorry it's been so long since I've done any talking, but I have been looking in here and there.  My AN surgery was in Feb 10.  Could someone who's been there, tell me that I am making a good decision getting the BAHA?  My appointment went well, but I was not able to leave the portable devise on for very long, as it really hurt my head on the surgery side.  My surgery is being done at Shands (Dr. Patrick Antonelli).  Does it help at all with background noise?  I am trying my best to learn how to be "the NEW me", but some days...
Any info would be greatly appreciated. ::)

Title: Re: Baha surgery scheduled for July 29, Good Decision?
Post by: Tod on June 29, 2011, 08:38:38 pm

I can't tell you if you made a good decision since I don't know your situation. However, it was definitely the right decision for me. If nothing else, it makes all the meetings I attend at work much easier. Much easier. Most situations are improved for me.

I have no regrets about my Baha....and I show it off whenever I can.

-Tod

Title: Re: Baha surgery scheduled for July 29, Good Decision?
Post by: leapyrtwins on June 30, 2011, 06:12:59 am

BAHA implants aren't for everyone, but personally it's been a Godsend for me.  My BAHA has made a huge difference in both my personal and my "business" life.

I've never regretted getting the surgery; in fact, I think it's one of the best things I've ever done for myself.

The surgery was very simple - especially compared to AN surgery - and I had mine without general anesthesia (local only).  My recovery/healing was swift and without complications.

Jan

Title: Re: Baha surgery scheduled for July 29, Good Decision?
Post by: CHD63 on June 30, 2011, 07:40:42 am

Hi Char .....

Although I am still awaiting my "turn on" day on August 4th, I had the Ponto Pro (Oticon Medical) abutment implanted on May 11th at the same time as my translab surgery at HEi.  The abutment healed quickly with no difficulties and no pain.  When I scratch the titanium post with my fingernail, I can "hear" it on my non-AN side ..... so I am anxiously awaiting the full sounds when the processor can be attached.

No regrets whatsoever so far.

Clarice

Title: Re: Baha surgery scheduled for July 29, Good Decision?
Post by: dalern on June 30, 2011, 12:14:19 pm

For me, it has helped with background noise.  I'm so much better now in a noisy environment than I was before.  I had that hard band for a trial, and I could not wear it very long, and I did NOT have AN surgery!  I got them to give me a soft band (like a headband with velcro) and that made a lot of difference.  See if they will let you take it home for a few days.  That will give you a much better idea of how it works for you.  If possible, demo both the Cochlear and the Oticon and see which seems best for you.
~Dale