ANA Discussion Forum
Treatment Options => Microsurgical Options => Topic started by: ReneeK on October 14, 2010, 09:54:43 am
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My surgery has been scheduled for 11/30/10. Dr. Friedman had submitted autorization for the middle fossia, but said I could change my mind even the day of. I am leaning more towards the translab because it seems there is less of a risk of facial paralysis. My tumor is small 1.1 X 0.7 and my hearing is really bad in the AN ear. Any suggestions or first hand experience would be helpful. I was dissappointed that I can't have the BAJA done at the same time. I guess they had not submitted authorization for that :( Does anyone know how soon after the AN suegery you can go in for the BAJA?
Thanks in advance ~
Renee
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Renee,
I just posted to you on another thread. Dr Friedman just did my AN surgery in June. If you want to talk about anything related to House, BAHA, etc send me a message and I can give you my number.
I had a wonderful experience with Dr Friedman and House. You are in excellent hands. He is both a wonderful surgeon and person.
My BAHA was implanted last week at 18 wks post op. I know when Dr Friedman and I spoke a month ago he told me that I was healed enough to have the implant at that time. I opted to have the BAHA implant done in Chicago closer to home vs travelling back to LA from the midwest.
Best,
Kris
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Congrats on setting your surgery date, Renee! I was also a Friedman patient - LA is wonderful in November! Even though my hearing was virtually perfect at the time of surgery, he felt there was really only a small chance of saving it due to the tumor location. I chose Translab...I just had this feeling it was interfering w/ my facial nerve and wanted him to have the best look at the nerve possible. Turns out that was the right decision - he stated later that he was very glad we chose Translab. I did have some facial weakness for about 8 weeks post op, but 98% ok now. Do let us know if you have any questions about the logistics of cross country surgery - we'll help in any way we can.
Best of luck to you,
cindy
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Cindy-
Thankfully I live about 60 miles from the House clinic :) Long distance travel will not be an issue, thank you so much for your kind words ;D
Renee
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Ohhhh, then you won't be flying ;) And, I suppose you are pretty familiar w/ that awesome weather out there!
Well, anything else we can help you with, just let us know :)
cindy
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Congrats on setting your date! You will be in the most capable hands!
Liz
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My surgery has been scheduled for 11/30/10. Dr. Friedman had submitted autorization for the middle fossia, but said I could change my mind even the day of. I am leaning more towards the translab because it seems there is less of a risk of facial paralysis. My tumor is small 1.1 X 0.7 and my hearing is really bad in the AN ear. Any suggestions or first hand experience would be helpful. I was dissappointed that I can't have the BAJA done at the same time. I guess they had not submitted authorization for that :( Does anyone know how soon after the AN suegery you can go in for the BAJA?
Thanks in advance ~
Renee
I can't really advise you one way or another Renee, but I did want to say all the best in your research and your choices. We'll be routing for you.
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Renee -
BAHA implants can be done as soon as your head has healed from AN surgery. That said, "healed" is a subjective term that depends on your doctor's definition.
I tried the BAHA demo 4 months after my AN surgery and could have had the implant then. However, my insurance company took 5 months to approve the surgery and the cost of the processor, so it was 9 months before I had my implant.
Just a note - we are talking BAHAs not BAJAs. BAHA = bone anchored hearing aid ;D
Jan