ANA Discussion Forum
General Category => Hearing Issues => Topic started by: shygirl on May 30, 2008, 11:55:35 pm
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Do I have to wear the little cap thingy that came with the BAHA package? I am taking my kid to a waterpark and I don't know... I'm kind of scared. My balance is still off and I get a bad headache when I get hot. But he really wants to go. And besides, it's his reward for passing 3rd grade!!! I am so proud. Does anyone know the answer to this? I didn't think about it until after the Dr office closed and we're going tomorrow(Sat)
Thanks in advance for advice.
shygirl
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How long have you had the BAHA? If it has healed up, I would just not wear the BAHA at the waterpark, and not worry about it. But I don't actually have a BAHA, so I'm not sure what the rules are.
Steve
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I had the surgery in late Feb '08 and got the processor in the beginning of March. It's pretty much healed. It still itches, though. I think it'll be okay, I just wondered if I should be concerned. ;)
Thanks Steve
shygirl
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Your son won't ever graduate 3rd grade again, so I say go for it.
By the way, welcome to the forum, and you are welcome to join in on the book club.
Lori and Jan will fill you in later on their plans for a BAHA accessory kit. ;)
Steve
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Do I have to wear the little cap thingy that came with the BAHA package? I am taking my kid to a waterpark and I don't know... I'm kind of scared. My balance is still off and I get a bad headache when I get hot. But he really wants to go. And besides, it's his reward for passing 3rd grade!!! I am so proud. Does anyone know the answer to this? I didn't think about it until after the Dr office closed and we're going tomorrow(Sat)
Thanks in advance for advice.
shygirl
I have never worn the "cappy" thing ... you can go swiming!!! .. just don't wear the processer :o
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I see you are in Texas, if I am correct?? We lived in the Austin area a total of about 20 years. If you are in central or south central Texas, I bet you are going to Shlitterbahn!??
Have fun. I will be watching for your progress. I may be needing the BAHA - so I am in informatioin gathering mode.
Take care, hug the new 4th grader for me and enjoy the water park for me, too!
Mary
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;D YAY!! we are gonna have so much fun!!! Of course I'll leave the processor at home!! Thanks for the input.
I am originally from New York State. I came down here to TX to be with family as I was the only one left up there since my father died. I live in the Houston area. I can do without the humidity, but overall I like it here.
I gave my son that hug from you, Mary. He looked at me like I've gone crazy!!!LOL Oh, we're going to Splashtown. It's closer.
Thank you for the warm welcome and invite to the book club!! Gotta go swimming and sliding now!
shygirl
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Definitely go for it and do a big cannonball into the pool! My doctor said he doesn't even know why they put that cap thing in the BAHA kit because he's never met anyone who uses it. It's more of a visual thing than a practical thing - for those that don't want the silver part to show.
Have a blast! Look out 4th grade!!! Yippee!!
I live in upstate NY for 10 years. What part are you from? Much warmer in Texas, huh? And at least it won't snow in June! :D
Lori
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We didn't end up going because my kid has a really bad sunburn. Maybe next week.
I'm from Olean, NY. 75 miles south of Buffalo.
My father died of an aneurysm(CVA). I suppose I'm following in his footsteps so to speak!!! I kind of miss the snow. I say kind of because when you're in it, that's a whole 'nother story!!!
Happy Sunday!
shygirl
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Yes, I love to hear from Southerners how beautiful the snow is. They've obviously never had to shovel 3 feet of it from their driveway on a daily basis! :D
I lived in Saratoga Springs - so I was on the opposite end of the state. We didn't get as much snow as you, I'm sure.
I hope next weeks water activities go well with your son! It's never to late to celebrate! Just put some sunscreen on him this week and tell him to stay in the shade.
Lori
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shygirl -
Hi and welcome :)
chiming in late - just returned from camping. Still smell like a campfire - yuck!!!
Anyway, you say you just had surgery at the end of February and you got your processor in March. Are you wearing it yet? I had the implant on 3/4 and won't get my processor until Wednesday 6/4.
Once your BAHA site heals, you don't have any need to wear the plastic cap. In fact, my doc threw mine out a week after surgery when he took my bandage off and I haven't seen it since. The processor contains batteries, so obviously it can't get wet - you'll fry it :D
Jan
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Shygirl:
I'm glad our BAHA wearers were able to answer your question and that you'll be able to have fun at the waterpark with your son - and your BAHA. I'm sorry to learn the trip had to br postponed due to sunburn, but these things happen. You'll both still get to go, I'm sure. He'll hardly just forget about it.
Graduation through the elementary school grades is kind of fun, for both parent and child. Even though it's been a long time since my son graduated from third grade (Reagan was president) I still recall the excitement he manifested - and our pride in his achievement.
I've been a Connecticut resident since 1969 but I'm originally from Long Island (New York). I lived in upstate N.Y. (Glens Falls and an Albany suburb) for a few winters because jobs led me there. I didn't stay all that long. It got down to 33 degrees below zero the winter I spent in Glens Falls. I thought I would never be warm again. I also spent a few years on the west coast (San Fernando valley, California). Beautiful weather, but we eventually tired of summer weather all the time. We missed having seasons. Now, my wife and I are comfortably settled in the northeast and plan to stay put. Sure, we dislike the snow and cold but we love the spring, fall and most of the summer (except when it gets too humid and/or hot). I passed through the Texas panhandle once (Amarillo) on the way to California, by car, and liked it but 12 hours, most of them sleeping in my motel, doesn't really give me a true idea of Texas, although it seems like an interesting place with a variety of climates.
I hope you, your son and your BAHA get to go to the waterpark soon and a great time is had by all! :)
Jim
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Has anyone switched to a Transear after having a BAHA? It seems to me it would be better to have something in your ear rather than projecting from the back of your head. I assume that you can wear a hat with a Tranear and one would not be as self concious with it as with a BAHA.
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My BAHA is completely covered by my hair, so no one even notices it. And since I'm not really a hat person, I haven't really had the chance to see if I could wear one if I wanted to. I will, however, make an exception for the handmade knit hat that Steve will be making me.
I wouldn't switch because I can't stand the feeling of something in my ear. I can't even wear those little ear buds that come with my Ipod. My doctor said I have very small ear canals. I guess it makes up for my very big mouth! :D
Lori
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Lori -
now who would say you have a very big mouth ??? ;)
LID -
I chose the BAHA for many reasons, but partly because I figured that at my age - currently 46 1/2 - I wasn't yet ready for a hearing aide in my ear. Call me vain - it's been said before :D Or then again, maybe I'm just desperately trying to hold onto my youth. It's strange but I couldn't imagine wearing something in my ear, yet I have no reservations about something attached to a titanium abutment implanted in my skull :D In my opinion, the BAHA is much less noticeable than the TransEar.
My hair covers my fixture very nicely and I'm anticipating that my processor will be covered also, despite the fact that I wear my hair relatively short. I have seen men with very short hair who have BAHAs and you can see their processor but from what I've heard lots of people think BAHA patients with their fixtures showing are pretty cool 8)
I don't wear a hat very often - usually just when I shovel snow - and I don't intend to wear my processor for that activity, so the hat issue isn't something that will bother me.
I think BAHA vs TransEar is a personal choice. Everyone has their reasons for the choice they make. Just because I chose a BAHA doesn't mean it's the best choice for everyone.
Jan (still waiting for Steve's knit hat)
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Hey, Shygirl, I am from Olean! What a small world. I have a lot of family there. I've been in Texas long enough to be considered a Texan. I wouldn't trade the sunshine and heat for the weather Olean gets!!
Brenda
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Thanks everyone!
We're shooting for tomorrow (Thurs). I hope we go. He's driving me nuts!!!!! :P I kinda like him, though. So I think I'll keep him. JK ;D
I am very proud of him. He pulled a B average out of nowhere!! He had Fs in math and social studies this last semester.
Oh and Steve...are you taking orders for the hats? If so, could you make mine a light pink? hehe
shygirl
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Oh sure, you can pick any color you like. They will all look kind of green, though. :)
Steve
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Excellent!!!
Green is my favorite color. When can I expect my hat, Steve?
Jan
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Steve,
Why will they be green? Are you GREEN with envy because you want a BAHA? Or is green the only color of yarn you have? ;)
shygirl
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Good question, shygirl ;)
It is a well known fact that Steve has BAHA-envy. He's admitted it himself several times :D
I'm thinking if all us BAHA-users sent him a bottle of Dawn, he wouldn't feel so left out.
Jan
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The hats are scheduled for August 2009, in Chicago, as previously agreed, and production is right on schedule.
I will begin doing further research on yarn; I was under the impression that all yarn was green, since that seems to be the color of various woolen goods I have received from various aunts over the years. There was a famous quote about the Ford Model T being available in any color you like, as long as it was black, and I was trying for a paraphrase.
As for BAHA envy, yes I have it, although the trouble Jan is reporting in snapping it on has lessened my enthusiasm. The whole point is to be able to whisk the BAHA out of your pocket and snap it on with a flourish, while saying "pardon me while I attach this device to my head."
Steve ;D
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The hats are scheduled for August 2009, in Chicago, as previously agreed, and production is right on schedule.
Are you serious :o
As for the whisking and flourishing, give me a little time - I've had my processor less than 24 hours ::)
Lori's had hers much longer - I'll bet she can whisk and flourish with the best of them ;D
Jan
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:D :D :D
Ya'll are too funny! I had to do a search on the "bottle of Dawn". I admit, I didn't get it. :-[
Heck, I can't whisk OR flourish yet. But I am getting there!
Steve! Lori can't wait for her hat!! She has a frozen BAHA. She'll freeze her aBUTTment right off!!!! ( I read that on another thread)
We're totally going to Splashtown. I hope it's not as windy as today. Then I'll freeze MY aBUTTment off ::)
Wish us luck!!
shygirl
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Steve! Lori can't wait for her hat!! She has a frozen BAHA. She'll freeze her aBUTTment right off!!!! ( I read that on another thread)
We're totally going to Splashtown. I hope it's not as windy as today. Then I'll freeze MY aBUTTment off ::)
LOL ;D
Have a great time at Splashtown. I'll bet your son is very excited to be going!
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Shygirl - you are absolutely right! A hat would really help with my frozen BAHA situation! I think I laughed my aBUTTment off when I read your post!!
So, Steve, does this move me up to the front of the line for hats? I was thinking maybe blue....
And Jan, yes, I'm quite a BAHA flourisher....it is much easier to be dramatic about it when taking it off than putting it on...I very quickly yanked the thing off when i was at the dentist getting a tooth drilled - even in the off position, the thing sends enough vibrations through your skull to make you think the dentist was using a jackhammer! The dentist laughed because it looked like I was doing a magic trick - pulling things out from behind my ear. TA DA!!!!
Have fun at Splashtown! Splash your son good for me!! ;D
Lori
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We had a pretty fun day at Splashtown, yesterday. You would think my son would've been tuckered out after 6 hours of being water-logged, but he wasn't!!!! He didn't want to leave. We stayed until closing and I was so beat by the time we got home (around 7 PM), I fell in the bed and woke up about an hour ago!!! I'm not as young as I used to be. :'(
I didn't splash him, Lori...I figured he was taking quite a beating from the slides!!!
I suppose I'd better make some lunch.
shye
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I think a whole day of water slides would have done even the toughest adult in! Kids just seem to run on Energizer batteries when they're in a place like that.
But at least he had fun and you got a good rest afterwards! I guess you really needed it!!
Lori
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Well i got a cap with the BAHA and another kind that keeps the skin from over growing the abutment, I must have fast growing skin as that little white abutment does keep it where it should.
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I asked my audiologist about when you'd have occasion to wear the cap that comes with the processor and she suggested that some people might want to wear it when they swim or on other occasions where you might want to "protect" the abutment or may be concerned it will be noticeable to other people.
For example, it's a windy day and you don't want to wear your processor, but know that your hair won't stay in place to cover the titanium fixture. If you put the cap on - it's the same color as the processor, so it blends in with your hair - the "metal" won't really be noticeable. Another example she gave me was for those who wear "stuff" (gel, spray, mousse) in their hair. She said you could style your hair with the cap on the abutment so nothing gets into it and then replace the cap with the processor after your styling is done.
I tell you, those folks at Cochlear think of everything - and I'm quite pleased by that ;D
Jan