ANA Discussion Forum
Archive => Archives => Topic started by: Pembo on October 16, 2005, 05:52:46 pm
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I got my implant just 3 weeks ago. I'm looking forward to "hearing" again. I thought we needed a thread for current BAHA people, future people, etc.......... So sign in here and tell us your BAHA story.
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I got my surgery at the same time of the AN removeal .. and get the sound processer on Nov 17 !!
found a BAHA web site for users ... http://www.baha-users-support.com/cgi-bin/2bb/2bb.cgi
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I just came back from Sydney after seeing the surgeon about the BAHA. I had a test with it on the headband and it was great. I am booked in to have the pin put in on 10th November, though the date may change. It is as if I am getting my life back again! I stopped going to meetings, professsional activities as well as social activities. But all those things I couldn't do because of the hearing loss, I'll be able to do again.
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Hi,
I had my AN removed 7 months ago and am starting to think about getting the BAHA. I would be interested in knowing what the procedure was like . Any information would be great.
Thanks,
Marcy
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The BaHa implant has really grabbed my attention these past few months from all the positives but I am balding and have to wear my hair real short so that big adaptor sticking out is the biggest drawback. Maybe in time they will make a smaller unit.
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I have been reading more about the BAHA and think that I may be interested in it. I hear fairly well with the one ear, but I do have some problems in large groups. I also notice that people can sneak up on me on my deaf side very easily. To those of you that have the BAHAs, how close to regular hearing are they? Do they get a lot of static and such?
Jean
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You should be able to "try" it to see if you like it .. its not natural hearing ... (like a FM radio on a mono station), but its HEARING!! .. that how I've been adjusting to volume, when the BAHA is louder than a own hearing , I stop, turn it down a spec, then I'm all set. I forget its there ..
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The implant surgery was very easy. I only had a slight headache afterwards. I got "hooked" up after about 6 weeks. The Baha snaps on like a lego.
As Joef said it's not regular hearing but I can hear people talk when they are on my deaf side and it is much easier to follow conversations in group settings.
I'm happy to answer any questions!
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I go monday for my second consult on BAHA, this time for the divino. My new insurance covers it so now the decision is do I want it or not.
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Could somebody describe the procedure for getting the implant work? Do you need general anesthesia? How long did it take? do they shave much hair? ...the works, please.
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The implant surgery was quite simple. My doctor does it in the operating room but he said some docs will do it in the office. I was told I would be awake but I don't remember anything after we got to the OR and started crying from nerves. The procedure lasted 45 mins and I was home by lunch. Only a very small area was shaved, it wasn't noticable at all. The worst part was the antibiotic ointment in my hair. Baby powder and shampooing with Dawn finally got it all out. I had mild headaches for about 2-3 weeks. I got hooked up 2 1/2 months later. It snaps on like a Lego and I don't even know it's there.
I fretted about the surgery and having something in my head quite a bit before I had it done. Now I realize it was all for nothing. My dr described the surgery as easier than having your tooth drilled, he was right.
If you have any more questions, just ask away.
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So, what kind of anesthesia was it? Did they drill something in the skull? Did the doc describe any risks? Was your scalp numbed or your whole skull? Did you have an inhalent anesthetic? What intensity of headache and what was the drug you had to use for pain, if any?
See? I am curious but scared too! Thanks for allowing me to be so inquisitive.
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I think they just put me in a twilight sleep with some of those forget meds. I came out of it quick. Risks...he didn't really say other than the basic ones of surgery and infection of the site. My scalp doesn't have full feeling back from the AN surgery and I noticed a little more numbness after surgery but it's gone now. My headache was a dull ache that I managed with Extra Strength, otc, Tylenol. Only the day of surgery did I want something stronger but I took Tylenol and Advil in shifts and it worked.
Have you been on the Baha website? It really wasn't that bad and I was very nervous and scared too. Now I look back and think that was really nothing. :)