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Brewers7

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Transear vs. BAHA
« on: September 10, 2013, 02:20:55 pm »
After having a Transear for 2 1/2 years and a change in my  insurance company, I decided to get a BAHA.  Surgery to install the  abutment was on June 6.  I was "plugged in" yesterday.  On the plus side, the difference in sound clarity is amazing! I am thrilled.  On the downside, according to the audiologist who I saw yesterday, I may have some infection around the abutment site.  I have an appointment to see the oto on the 23rd.  Also, I have had some hassles with the new insurance carrier.  Hopefully, these matters will be resolved soon.  So, I guess the jury is still out but leaning heavily in favor of the BAHA. 
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CHD63

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Re: Transear vs. BAHA
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2013, 03:08:51 pm »
Check with your ENT, but it should be all right to put some Neosporin or Triple antibiotic ointment around the base of the abutment.  Two weeks is a long time to let a possible infection brew!

Clarice
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Right MVD for trigeminal neuralgia, 1994, Pittsburgh, PA
Left retrosigmoid 2.6 cm AN removal, February, 2008, Duke U
Tumor regrew to 1.3 cm in February, 2011
Translab AN removal, May, 2011 at HEI, Friedman & Schwartz
Oticon Ponto Pro abutment implant at same time; processor added August, 2011

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Re: Transear vs. BAHA
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2013, 07:06:10 pm »
They worked me in today since I have a hx of MRSA. He took a culture. Results Friday.   I am exhausted. I think in part from so much sound and stress over the infection.
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Brewers7

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Re: Transear vs. BAHA
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2013, 01:52:36 pm »
staph
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Re: Transear vs. BAHA
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2013, 02:15:43 pm »
Whew!  At least staph is more easily treated than MRSA!!

Prayers continue .....

Clarice
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Right MVD for trigeminal neuralgia, 1994, Pittsburgh, PA
Left retrosigmoid 2.6 cm AN removal, February, 2008, Duke U
Tumor regrew to 1.3 cm in February, 2011
Translab AN removal, May, 2011 at HEI, Friedman & Schwartz
Oticon Ponto Pro abutment implant at same time; processor added August, 2011

Brewers7

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Re: Transear vs. BAHA
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2013, 09:33:31 am »
Thanks Clarice.  I go back for a checkup Wednesday, but I think it is better. 
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