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Sefra22

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Got my abutments today!
« on: April 22, 2009, 04:45:06 pm »
Yes that's right abutments with an "s". Today was full of suprises  :o Which just goes to show that no matter how much research we do, everybody is different, and experiences can vary greatly.

First of all, I did not know until I was talking to my Dr. that I was going to have GENERAL anesthesia instead of local. I am glad I did not know beforehand since I really would have stressed about it.  Man, I hate waking up from that stuff.

Secondly, I was told at the same time that I would have a "spare" abutment installed a little further back. This one would be kept under the skin, and used only if the first one fails. The reason I was told was that because I had radiation, there could be some issues with the integrity of the bone.

I had never come across that in any of my reading, but I think most everyone here who has BAHA had surgery, correct? I guess it's probably best to have it done now, than another surgery later.

I have already decided to name them "William and Harry". An heir and spare.............And maybe that's the reason for the general since they had to do 2 procedures?
I will get a chance to ask him more about it tomorrow.

Feeling good so far, a little woozy when I get up. The only pain so far is an incredibly sore throat. Did I mention how much I HATE general anesthesia ;D

Lisa
« Last Edit: April 22, 2009, 04:49:14 pm by Sefra22 »
Lisa from Portland, Maine age 46
Diagnosed June 2006
15mm X 17mm AN right side 80% hearing loss
GK March 14,2007 Dr. Noren, Providence RI
1 Year follow-up MRI shows "slight shrinkage".
2 Year follow-up MRI shows "No Change".
3 Year follow-up MRI "stable".
BAHA surgery 4-22-09 BP100 Sept. 2009

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Re: Got my abutments today!
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2009, 06:26:16 pm »
Welcome to the club of feeling woozy lol. I got a compression bandage today because it would not stop draining it was likea waterfall so I go back Friday forabandage change Lisa I am so glad you came out of it fine get some rest.  :o  ;D
« Last Edit: April 26, 2009, 04:56:24 pm by mikjul1 »
:) BORN IN THE GOOD OLD USA :)
SSD on right side since 1974
BAHA surgery on 4/21/09 Dr. Carla Lawson
BP100 turn on date 8/13/09

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Re: Got my abutments today!
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2009, 06:27:50 pm »
So Mike and Lisa, is the race to the processor on?  BTW -- congratulations on successful surgeries.
Right ear tinnitus w/80% hearing loss 1985.
Left ear 40% hearing loss 8/07.
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Re: Got my abutments today!
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2009, 06:46:03 pm »
Thanks David, I guess the race for the processors is on lol just a little fun lisa and I are doing since we where so close to each others surgerys. :D
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Sefra22

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Re: Got my abutments today!
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2009, 06:51:25 pm »
It's on...Ready...set..GO!!!!!!..................

That drainage thing sound pretty yucky, Mike. Did it seep through your original bandage?

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Lisa from Portland, Maine age 46
Diagnosed June 2006
15mm X 17mm AN right side 80% hearing loss
GK March 14,2007 Dr. Noren, Providence RI
1 Year follow-up MRI shows "slight shrinkage".
2 Year follow-up MRI shows "No Change".
3 Year follow-up MRI "stable".
BAHA surgery 4-22-09 BP100 Sept. 2009

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Re: Got my abutments today!
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2009, 06:53:50 pm »
It soak through it so I had to go back to get the compression bandage I was suprise I always thought I was fool of hot air, not water. ;D
:) BORN IN THE GOOD OLD USA :)
SSD on right side since 1974
BAHA surgery on 4/21/09 Dr. Carla Lawson
BP100 turn on date 8/13/09

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Re: Got my abutments today!
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2009, 07:33:35 pm »
Mine's really dry, I hope it doesn't keep me from getting some sleep tonight. The Dr. will remove it aat 3:30 tomorrow.
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Lisa from Portland, Maine age 46
Diagnosed June 2006
15mm X 17mm AN right side 80% hearing loss
GK March 14,2007 Dr. Noren, Providence RI
1 Year follow-up MRI shows "slight shrinkage".
2 Year follow-up MRI shows "No Change".
3 Year follow-up MRI "stable".
BAHA surgery 4-22-09 BP100 Sept. 2009

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Re: Got my abutments today!
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2009, 08:12:15 pm »
good luck tomorrow Lisa get a good night sleep.
:) BORN IN THE GOOD OLD USA :)
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BAHA surgery on 4/21/09 Dr. Carla Lawson
BP100 turn on date 8/13/09

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Re: Got my abutments today!
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2009, 09:00:23 pm »
Lisa -

the double abutments is a new one on me, but than again I had surgery - so it must be a radiation thing.

I love the names - and the comedy involved.  An heir and a spare  :D  If you keep that up Lori, Kay, and I will be recruiting you for our comedy team.

Glad things went well today.

Mike -

you are taking this gory thing a little too far  ::)  Drainage like a waterfall - EWWWW!   :D

Jan
Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
Left AN 3.0 cm (1.5 cm @ diagnosis 6 wks prior) SSD. BAHA implant 3/4/08 (Dr. Battista) Divino 6/4/08  BP100 4/2010 BAHA 5 8/2015

I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

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Re: Got my abutments today!
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2009, 09:42:46 pm »
Actually, I have two also.  The other - spare is under my skin and is called a "sleeper screw".  That way if something happens and they can't use the first one, it's not a major surgery to put the new one in - just a matter of putting an opening in the skin and screwing the external part of the abuttment onto it.  I think most doctors use them but probably don't bother telling patients about.  I only know because I asked about it and now I can actually feel a little bump under my skin directly above the abuttment that I use.

I'm glad it's over with for you and I hope you're feeling good.  I also hope the wait for the processor goes fast!

Lori
Right 3cm AN diagnosed 1/2007.  Translab resection 2/20/07 by Dr. David Kaylie and Dr. Karl Hampf at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.  R side deafness, facial nerve paralysis.  Tarsorraphy and tear duct cauterization 5/2007.  BAHA implant 11/8/07. 7-12 nerve jump 9/26/08.

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Re: Got my abutments today!
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2009, 09:44:35 pm »
The other - spare is under my skin and is called a "sleeper screw". 

Seriously?  Now you've got me wondering if I have one also.

Guess I'll just have to ask my doc the next time I see him.

Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
Left AN 3.0 cm (1.5 cm @ diagnosis 6 wks prior) SSD. BAHA implant 3/4/08 (Dr. Battista) Divino 6/4/08  BP100 4/2010 BAHA 5 8/2015

I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

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Re: Got my abutments today!
« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2009, 09:49:20 pm »
You probably do.  I know it's routine for my doctor, but I read about it somewhere which is why I specifically asked him about it, so I know its not just a Nashville thing.
Right 3cm AN diagnosed 1/2007.  Translab resection 2/20/07 by Dr. David Kaylie and Dr. Karl Hampf at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.  R side deafness, facial nerve paralysis.  Tarsorraphy and tear duct cauterization 5/2007.  BAHA implant 11/8/07. 7-12 nerve jump 9/26/08.

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Re: Got my abutments today!
« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2009, 10:51:45 pm »
Do you get a sleeper implant because you had a tumor removed  ??? I do not think I have two just one I did not see two openings.
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Re: Got my abutments today!
« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2009, 07:03:51 am »
Mike -

not sure if this is tumor related or not; Lori will probably know.  She's a nurse, so she knows a lot more about medical stuff than I do ;D

Good point about the two openings.  Although Lisa and Lori said the "sleeper" was under the skin.  Would that mean there wouldn't be a second opening visible?

Jan
Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
Left AN 3.0 cm (1.5 cm @ diagnosis 6 wks prior) SSD. BAHA implant 3/4/08 (Dr. Battista) Divino 6/4/08  BP100 4/2010 BAHA 5 8/2015

I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

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Re: Got my abutments today!
« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2009, 07:16:03 am »
I do not know but I  would think they would have to open the skin to make the hole but what do I know. ???
:) BORN IN THE GOOD OLD USA :)
SSD on right side since 1974
BAHA surgery on 4/21/09 Dr. Carla Lawson
BP100 turn on date 8/13/09