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General Category => Hearing Issues => Topic started by: Denise S on October 06, 2012, 01:23:17 pm

Title: 'Finally' had BAHA surgery
Post by: Denise S on October 06, 2012, 01:23:17 pm

Well, I finally had the BAHA surgery this week Tuesday 10/2 for the Cochlear BP100.

Now,  this waiting for the osseointegration phase is gonna make me feel like a little kid waiting for Christmas.  My "Gotcha" date is December 19th, so an early Christmas gift  :D  Actually, due to this date and $$$ due, Christmas presents will be much more limited.  Oh well, my family is as excited for me to get this as I am  ;D

Title: Re: 'Finally' had BAHA surgery
Post by: Jim Scott on October 06, 2012, 01:28:55 pm

Denise ~

Christmas and presents come and go but improved hearing is a gift you'll enjoy every day starting December 19th.  I'm pleased to learn that your family can appreciate that. 

Only 74 days to go...but who's counting?  ;)

Jim

Title: Re: 'Finally' had BAHA surgery
Post by: millie on October 07, 2012, 08:07:32 am

I have heard BAHA's are wonderful and although the hearing is different, it is greatly improved.  Phonaks too.  Enjoy your new gift!  Millie

Title: Re: 'Finally' had BAHA surgery
Post by: leapyrtwins on October 07, 2012, 11:40:38 am

My BAHA was one of the best gifts I ever gave myself.

Once all your bandages are taken off - rub your finger very gently over your abutment and you'll actually hear the sound of your fingertip.

A little preview of better things to come  ;D

Jan

Title: Re: 'Finally' had BAHA surgery
Post by: Denise S on October 12, 2012, 06:25:13 pm

Thanks Jim....I actually didn't start 'counting', yet ;)

Jan....while the nurse changed my pad/dressing thing this week she hit the abutment with some tweezers....Wowza, could I ever hear that ;)