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General Category => Hearing Issues => Topic started by: Puppylove on March 15, 2011, 03:55:09 pm

Title: Insurance approved for a new hole in my head!
Post by: Puppylove on March 15, 2011, 03:55:09 pm

Insurance came through! My BAHA surgery is set for March 29th.  I'll be going to see Dr. Friedman at HEI for the procedure. I thought it was an "office visit" type thing, but he'll be doing it at St. Vincent's and I have to be there at 9:30 for a 1:00 surgery.  What will they be doing with me all morning? 

As much as I'm looking forward to this, I am more nervous about this procedure than I was about the real surgery 9 weeks ago. I guess the thought of a screw being screwed in to my skull just seems like it will be painful. BUT, I'm taking everyone's word that it is much easier than the AN surgery. ;)

The best part of this, is that since I have maxed out my out of pocket for my insurance...the entire thing is covered...100%!  8)

Looking forward to being a member in the BAHA group ;)
Debbie

Title: Re: Insurance approved for a new hole in my head!
Post by: CHD63 on March 15, 2011, 03:59:47 pm

Way to go, Debbie!

Clarice

Title: Re: Insurance approved for a new hole in my head!
Post by: Tod on March 15, 2011, 04:02:53 pm

It is much easier. Congratulations!

Tod

Title: Re: Insurance approved for a new hole in my head!
Post by: lori67 on March 15, 2011, 04:39:34 pm

One can never have too many holes in her head!   ::)

Don't be nervous - you'll be amazed at how easy it is! 

I'm sure they plan on making you wait patiently while your stomach growls all morning.  Bring a book!   ;)

Lori

Title: Re: Insurance approved for a new hole in my head!
Post by: jaylogs on March 15, 2011, 05:18:18 pm

Yeahhh!! Good luck!! As you no doubt have heard, it is INDEED easier!
Jay

Title: Re: Insurance approved for a new hole in my head!
Post by: leapyrtwins on March 22, 2011, 11:24:29 pm

Debbie -

BAHA implant surgery is definitely not an office procedure, but the good news is that it's an outpatient procedure.

And, yes, it's MUCH easier than AN surgery.   

I don't know if Dr. Friedman uses local or general anesthesia, but if you're thinking local isn't the way to go I'm sure he'll agree to "put you out".  Some docs do local with sedation to help the patient with the drilling.  I had local with no sedation (was wide awake) and didn't feel any pain at all.   

You'll do great!  ;D

Good luck,

Jan