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General Category => Hearing Issues => Topic started by: Tod on December 18, 2010, 03:33:22 pm
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Just got my coverage letter today. Happy Christmas to me! Funny thing though, I had checked the insurance company website a week ago Friday and had seen that it was approved on Dec 8th. Since I didn't want to get all excited and be disappointed, I didn't want to say anything until I got the letter.
So, my doc should be scheduling the surgery soon. I will follow-up with his office next week. The audiologist appointment is already set for January 6, so things are moving on.
I hope everyone is having happy days leading up to Christmas,
Tod
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Tod ~
Congratulations on getting insurance coverage approval for your BAHA. I think that is one of the biggest hurdles in the BAHA process. Next, the abutment surgery, then the wait, then, ta-da! the processor - and a world of better hearing!
Jim
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Congrats Tod! I hope you enjoy the final product as much as I .... and I dare say, many, many others .... do.
Best of holidays to ya!
Greg
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Wonderful news, Tod!
Congratulations ;D
Jan
Almost forgot. When you have a surgery date, please PM the date and your mailing address to me so Lori and I can send you one of our complimentary Official BAHA Recovery Kits. It's just a little something we created to spread BAHA joy and celebrate our infatuation with our BAHAs ;D
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Thanks everyone. Jan, will do.
Btw, article in the paper today in Richmond about a married couple receiving cochlear implants. The doctor interviewed is the neurotologist from my original surgery who will also be doing my BAHA as well.
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/lifestyles/flair/2010/dec/19/tdflair01-cochlear-implant-technology-improving-ar-718763/ (http://www2.timesdispatch.com/lifestyles/flair/2010/dec/19/tdflair01-cochlear-implant-technology-improving-ar-718763/)
Tod
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Great article, Tod.
My doc does CIs too. As much as my BAHA fascinates me, CIs fascinate me even more. Did you know they actually have remote controls? Since they are implanted under the skin, remotes are necessary to change volume, change programs, etc.. CIs need to be "tweaked" and mapped before they work well, but most wearers get incredible results with them.
Medical science is just amazing! ;D
Jan
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I agree. I have a friend that has been deaf for the past 30 years and got her CIs last year at Hopkins. She works at Gallaudet and is now hearing everything! She's so excited.
Congratulations on passing yet another hurdle...insurance forms! That makes two big hurdles in one year. We're all proud of you!
It'll sure be a Merry Christmas at your house!
Best,
Mei Mei
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Ho ho ho. Keep us posted!
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Yep...big Christmas gift. Surgery is January 25.
Apparently I'm going to have to wear big plastic cone around my neck for a week following to keep me from scratching the site. At least, I think that's what I understood....
-tod
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Apparently I'm going to have to wear big plastic cone around my neck for a week following to keep me from scratching the site. At least, I think that's what I understood....
Seriously? I've never heard of this.
Jan
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Hee, hee. :D
Steve
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Seriously? I've never heard of this.
Jan
I'll post pics afterward. ;D
-Tod
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Mind if I ask if your implant is being performed by a medical doctor or a veterinarian? ;)
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Go with the veterinarian - they always have treats at the counter! ;)
Congratulations and good luck, Tod!
Lori
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Well, you know, vets are better educated...they have to be able to treat multiple species, not just one. (At least, that's what the vets say...)
-Tod
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It's true. I think I'm going to start seeing a vet about my headaches and maybe I'll get a diagnosis. Hmmm!
Mei Mei