Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Hi Pam! This was my first balance nerve to go. I also have to be careful when I walk around especially in crowded areas or in the dark. I have other medical issues from birth that prevent me from driving. I have poor depth perception and can only see a real tiny bit and I do mean tiny bit out of the side of my right eye. My left is currently 20/40. If I close my left eye, my right eye vision is not clear and all I see are l bits and pieces out of my right eye, so, no, I don't drive. I don't even ride my bicycle alone. Yes, I can still ride my bike! That was a thrilling discovery last summer! 8-) I just need to be extra careful on turns. I ride in back of a family member or friends. Not being able to drive has not held me back despite not being anywhere near a bus line or taxi service. I keep busy and I have family members and friends who will make sure I get to where I need to be. I do understand where you are coming from. It's not an easy decision. I would love to know what it would be like to hear out of both sides of my head; but I would then have the same issues to face as you are right now. Right now I don't have any family support for another surgery and besides we are all very pleased with my progress thus far and what the CI has given me. In the event that my vision worsens (currently being treated for Glaucoma) then I will surely think about a second CI. Best wishes with your decision, Pam! If you have any more questions, just ask away. Patti Surgery Day 11/25/02 (What A Day!) Hook Up Day 1/2/03 (A Happy Day!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 I hear you Debra.. I too miss nursing. I worked for a year deaf and it was a struggle all the way. I was lucky to be a supervisor so I could try to hang on in spite of not being able to do the clinical work.. but finally I put myself out to pasture (so to speak).. Thanks for that info.. does sound like you've had great cooperation and have a wonderful team of people as a resource. Keep us informed.. Pam In a message dated 4/28/2004 5:07:01 PM Alaskan Daylight Time, beckmann@... writes: > My implanted receiver is said to be functional and the company offered to > cover the cost of a replacement. The insurance paid for the 2nd opinion and > testing at Mayo and no there will be no hassle from them at all. We are just > not sure about the safety of an additional assault on the ear so elective > re-implantation is out...if I do end up with an additional life saving surgical > situation then I have nothing to lose by trying a new implant. > > I too, am a retired R.N. and miss it tremendously everyday! > > Debra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 My implanted receiver is said to be functional and the company offered to cover the cost of a replacement. The insurance paid for the 2nd opinion and testing at Mayo and no there will be no hassle from them at all. We are just not sure about the safety of an additional assault on the ear so elective re-implantation is out...if I do end up with an additional life saving surgical situation then I have nothing to lose by trying a new implant. I too, am a retired R.N. and miss it tremendously everyday! Debra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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