Guest guest Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Dear Friend Seek legal advice before you do anything else larry wilson <lwilson005@...> wrote: hello everyone, My dear mother took me to Little Rock today to see my CI surgeon. As many of you know, I did not achieve the same fantastic results with my right Freedom implant as I did with my 3G. I still can't understand speech after 8 months. My implant has migrated forward and down. Af discussing with my surgeon why I felt this Freedom operation didn't work, he told me he could see I had big problems. He then ordered X-rays that showed I have an infection around the implanted area on the right side. They also showed the implant is not completely in the cochlea which means he will need to reimplant my right side. Anyone that can offer their experiences both pro and con on reimplant operations would be greatly appreciated. My surgeon was very understanding and said, We'll fix you up. " thanks Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 I'm so sorry you have to go through this Larry. Are you considering using a different surgeon?? In a message dated 6/7/2006 11:53:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, lwilson005@... writes: he told me he could see I had big problems. He then ordered X-rays that showed I have an infection around the implanted area on the right side. They also showed the implant is not completely in the cochlea which means he will need to reimplant my right side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 I've a question, does any one else have trouble getting that little flap to close after you plug in your attachments, once I use the attachments I can't get the little flap to close again. I've a freedom and this is the second one I've had that won't close. They gave me a new one Tuesday and the first time I used it the same thing happened. Am I doing something wrong and not shutting the flap right. Patsy Freedom implanted Feb 24, 2006 Activated March 27, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 America, the land of the litigious? You're a bit quick off the mark, . There are lots of reasons why the implant could have moved. If I had an understanding surgeon that told me he would " fix me up " , I would wait for the results before I resorted to litigation. Once another doctor finds out there is a court case against a previous operation, he would be reluctant to operate. Personally, I was told there are no guarantees. Fortunately mine worked, but had it needed to be corrected, I would have given them that chance. Ted F. > hello everyone, > My dear mother took me to Little Rock today to see my CI surgeon. >As many of you know, I did not achieve the same fantastic results >with my right Freedom implant as I did with my 3G. I still can't >understand speech after 8 months. My implant has migrated forward >and down. > Af discussing with my surgeon why I felt this Freedom operation >didn't work, he told me he could see I had big problems. He then >ordered X-rays that showed I have an infection around the implanted >area on the right side. They also showed the implant is not >completely in the cochlea which means he will need to reimplant my >right side. Anyone that can offer their experiences both pro and con >on reimplant operations would be greatly appreciated. My surgeon was >very understanding and said, We'll fix you up. " thanks Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Larry if my memory serves me correctly (and it is slipping) there was just someone on either this forum or the Nucleus forum that was just reimplanted with good results. If you did not post this to the Nucleus forum you might want to try there too and possibly change the subject to reimplantation. Good luck. Connie larry wilson <lwilson005@...> wrote: hello everyone, My dear mother took me to Little Rock today to see my CI surgeon. As many of you know, I did not achieve the same fantastic results with my right Freedom implant as I did with my 3G. I still can't understand speech after 8 months. My implant has migrated forward and down. Af discussing with my surgeon why I felt this Freedom operation didn't work, he told me he could see I had big problems. He then ordered X-rays that showed I have an infection around the implanted area on the right side. They also showed the implant is not completely in the cochlea which means he will need to reimplant my right side. Anyone that can offer their experiences both pro and con on reimplant operations would be greatly appreciated. My surgeon was very understanding and said, We'll fix you up. " thanks Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Well said Ted. " Ted F. " <ted.fletcher@...> wrote: America, the land of the litigious? You're a bit quick off the mark, . There are lots of reasons why the implant could have moved. If I had an understanding surgeon that told me he would " fix me up " , I would wait for the results before I resorted to litigation. Once another doctor finds out there is a court case against a previous operation, he would be reluctant to operate. Personally, I was told there are no guarantees. Fortunately mine worked, but had it needed to be corrected, I would have given them that chance. Ted F. > hello everyone, > My dear mother took me to Little Rock today to see my CI surgeon. >As many of you know, I did not achieve the same fantastic results >with my right Freedom implant as I did with my 3G. I still can't >understand speech after 8 months. My implant has migrated forward >and down. > Af discussing with my surgeon why I felt this Freedom operation >didn't work, he told me he could see I had big problems. He then >ordered X-rays that showed I have an infection around the implanted >area on the right side. They also showed the implant is not >completely in the cochlea which means he will need to reimplant my >right side. Anyone that can offer their experiences both pro and con >on reimplant operations would be greatly appreciated. My surgeon was >very understanding and said, We'll fix you up. " thanks Larry " The Miracle at Ohio State " aka Nucleus Freedom Implanted 10/04/2005 Activated 11/1/2005 Surgery: Ohio State University Surgeon: Dr. Bradley Welling http://internalmedicine.osu.edu/article.cfm?ID=2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 There was someone on the problemci forum also who was reimplanted with good results after a really horrible experience the first time. Jane Re: new implant operation Larry if my memory serves me correctly (and it is slipping) there was just someone on either this forum or the Nucleus forum that was just reimplanted with good results. If you did not post this to the Nucleus forum you might want to try there too and possibly change the subject to reimplantation. Good luck. Connie larry wilson <lwilson005@...> wrote: hello everyone, My dear mother took me to Little Rock today to see my CI surgeon. As many of you know, I did not achieve the same fantastic results with my right Freedom implant as I did with my 3G. I still can't understand speech after 8 months. My implant has migrated forward and down. Af discussing with my surgeon why I felt this Freedom operation didn't work, he told me he could see I had big problems. He then ordered X-rays that showed I have an infection around the implanted area on the right side. They also showed the implant is not completely in the cochlea which means he will need to reimplant my right side. Anyone that can offer their experiences both pro and con on reimplant operations would be greatly appreciated. My surgeon was very understanding and said, We'll fix you up. " thanks Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 My CI friend, Suzie Fairweather, was recently implanted and is making good progress. You can read her story at http://withinearshotbc.blogspot.com We've talked several times on the phone and have never even met in person. It's great to make new friends and to be able to talk on the phone, too! We leave our computer screens up and type what we cannot understand and that is good practice. Have a great day. Laurie in TN Implanted with Freedom 08/30/05 Activated 09/20/05 Re: new implant operation Larry if my memory serves me correctly (and it is slipping) there was just someone on either this forum or the Nucleus forum that was just reimplanted with good results. If you did not post this to the Nucleus forum you might want to try there too and possibly change the subject to reimplantation. Good luck. Connie larry wilson <lwilson005@...> wrote: hello everyone, My dear mother took me to Little Rock today to see my CI surgeon. As many of you know, I did not achieve the same fantastic results with my right Freedom implant as I did with my 3G. I still can't understand speech after 8 months. My implant has migrated forward and down. Af discussing with my surgeon why I felt this Freedom operation didn't work, he told me he could see I had big problems. He then ordered X-rays that showed I have an infection around the implanted area on the right side. They also showed the implant is not completely in the cochlea which means he will need to reimplant my right side. Anyone that can offer their experiences both pro and con on reimplant operations would be greatly appreciated. My surgeon was very understanding and said, We'll fix you up. " thanks Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 The best to you, Larry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Hi, Larry, I'm sorry to hear of your difficulties with the Freedom. I was reimplanted with my 3G in Jan.2005 when it was found to be inserted too deeply to give me high frequency sound, therefore limiting, severly, the acquisition of voice distinction. The new surgeon removed the implant and reimplanted a new one. It was so successful that I was implanted in the other ear just 9 months later (would have been sooner if not for my insurance company giving me grief) with the then available Freedom. I'm a very happy camper now, and wish the same for you. ) Jackie Implanted - right ear - Oct.2002 - Nucleus 24/3G Reimplanted - right ear - Jan.2005 - Nucleus 24C/3G Implanted - left ear - Sept.2005 - Nucleus-Freedom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Larry, Wishing you all the best. Hope the infection clears up quickly and the reimplantation goes as well as your 3g surgery. Please keep us updated as you can. cheers, silly MI In , " larry wilson " <lwilson005@...> wrote: > > hello everyone, > My dear mother took me to Little Rock today to see my CI surgeon. As many of you know, I did not achieve the same fantastic results with my right Freedom implant as I did with my 3G. I still can't understand speech after 8 months. My implant has migrated forward and down. > Af discussing with my surgeon why I felt this Freedom operation didn't work, he told me he could see I had big problems. He then ordered X-rays that showed I have an infection around the implanted area on the right side. They also showed the implant is not completely in the cochlea which means he will need to reimplant my right side. Anyone that can offer their experiences both pro and con on reimplant operations would be greatly appreciated. My surgeon was very understanding and said, We'll fix you up. " thanks Larry > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 ... We've discussed this before ... letigation is not the answer. What good does this do when your CI is still under WARRENTY? You're wasting your time over nothing so go see your doctor and get this taken care of right away! JoLene CII 3-13-02 > > Dear Friend > Seek legal advice before you do anything else > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Ted ... I completely agree! JoLene CII 3-13-02 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ " Ted F. " <ted.fletcher@...> wrote: America, the land of the litigious? You're a bit quick off the mark, . There are lots of reasons why the implant could have moved. If I had an understanding surgeon that told me he would " fix me up " , I would wait for the results before I resorted to litigation. Once another doctor finds out there is a court case against a previous operation, he would be reluctant to operate. Personally, I was told there are no guarantees. Fortunately mine worked, but had it needed to be corrected, I would have given them that chance. Ted F. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Larry, Good luck to you the second time around. *---* *---* *---* *---* *---* Show me a piano falling down a mine shaft and I'll show you A-flat minor. & Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie) Newport, Oregon N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup rclark0276@... http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 , Why legal advice? This is a medical issue, not legal. Didnt anyone tell you that there are no guarantees in life, except death and taxes? The courts are way too busy as it is mostly full of nonsensical non issues. Just imagine, Larry seeks legal advice about this matter, and his surgeon gets wind of it. Then what? Larry will be looking for a new surgeon. You think that is productive? None of us wish to go thru anything like this, but, its a reality we must accept. *---* *---* *---* *---* *---* Show me a piano falling down a mine shaft and I'll show you A-flat minor. & Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie) Newport, Oregon N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup rclark0276@... http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Larry, I am crossing my fins and tail for your successful replant. Will someone please hold me up while I am crossing my fins and tail, oops, too late, sank to the bottom of the ocean. All the little fishes, seahorses, starfishes and other sea creatures are laughing at me. Dolly Dolphin Tapping my fin and glaring at all the laughing sea creatures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Larry-- good luck with the infection clearing up and with the reimplantation surgery. I was one of the successful reimplantation surgeries. I had it done 2 years ago and have been humming along with my bilateral CIs ever since. It took me about 6 months I think to surpass my original implant on the reimplanted side. But since you have never really took off; you might be very surprised at what the Freedom will bring you. Just remember the 4 P's here also. Snoopy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 HI Larry, I am sorry to hear that your freedom implant failed. I have read that people implant who failed the first that the second work like charm. Is the surgeon that implanted the 3G? Good Luck on your second implant surgery for freedom. I final got the supero 412 reprogramed and it worked good but i notice the audiologist did not put the two fm programs. So sent back to him to put the two the fm programs on the the aid and should be getting back soon. I have not use the use fm system but i will use it when i get the aid back. > > hello everyone, > My dear mother took me to Little Rock today to see my CI surgeon. As many of you know, I did not achieve the same fantastic results with my right Freedom implant as I did with my 3G. I still can't understand speech after 8 months. My implant has migrated forward and down. > Af discussing with my surgeon why I felt this Freedom operation didn't work, he told me he could see I had big problems. He then ordered X-rays that showed I have an infection around the implanted area on the right side. They also showed the implant is not completely in the cochlea which means he will need to reimplant my right side. Anyone that can offer their experiences both pro and con on reimplant operations would be greatly appreciated. My surgeon was very understanding and said, We'll fix you up. " thanks Larry > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Sounds to me that Larry's implant did not fail. Rather, it sounds like the surgeon did not secure the implant and that is why the sugery failed, not the actual implanted device. Just my take............. Happy Hearing! Carol Boca Raton, FL N24C left ear -12/11/01 N Freedom- right ear- implanted 3/01/06 activated 4/6/06 Re: new implant operation HI Larry, I am sorry to hear that your freedom implant failed. I have read that people implant who failed the first that the second work like charm. Is the surgeon that implanted the 3G? Good Luck on your second implant surgery for freedom. I final got the supero 412 reprogramed and it worked good but i notice the audiologist did not put the two fm programs. So sent back to him to put the two the fm programs on the the aid and should be getting back soon. I have not use the use fm system but i will use it when i get the aid back. > > hello everyone, > My dear mother took me to Little Rock today to see my CI surgeon. As many of you know, I did not achieve the same fantastic results with my right Freedom implant as I did with my 3G. I still can't understand speech after 8 months. My implant has migrated forward and down. > Af discussing with my surgeon why I felt this Freedom operation didn't work, he told me he could see I had big problems. He then ordered X-rays that showed I have an infection around the implanted area on the right side. They also showed the implant is not completely in the cochlea which means he will need to reimplant my right side. Anyone that can offer their experiences both pro and con on reimplant operations would be greatly appreciated. My surgeon was very understanding and said, We'll fix you up. " thanks Larry > > .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Dear Jo I did went to see the Doctor and he determined that the failure was due to faulty implanted device. JoLene Lambrecht <jolene_lambrecht@...> wrote: ... We've discussed this before ... letigation is not the answer. What good does this do when your CI is still under WARRENTY? You're wasting your time over nothing so go see your doctor and get this taken care of right away! JoLene CII 3-13-02 > > Dear Friend > Seek legal advice before you do anything else > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 -- If your failed implant is due to a faulty device and it is still under warranty; then you should have your device explanted and then a new implant put in. The surgery tend to be very successful. That is what warranties are for: they are in place so that in case something should go wrong; then the part can be replaced by the company . Snoopy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 hello , I appreciate that. I spoke personally to my surgeon this afternoon. He assurred me the problem would be taken care of as soon as possible. I have an excellent relationship with my surgeon, and he appologised profusely for his mistake. thanks again Larry Re: new implant operation > The best to you, Larry. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Larry, I would also like to extend my best wishes to you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sure your re-implantation will be a successful one. It certainly does sound like your surgeon is sincere and you are indeed fortunate to be working with someone who is willing to do everything he can to help. All the best, Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with 3G Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 Right ear - Nucleus Freedom Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 ... You're not the only one with this problem. We have people here on this list of all brands .. MeDel, Cochlear and AB who had implant failures. It's very rare but these things do happen. The good news is that your CI is still under warrenty so what you need to do is talk to your surgeon about reimplantation. Did your doctor go over this with you? Once you get the surgery over with and start your activation .. you can move on with your life. Let me know if you have any questions. If you wish, you can contact me privately. JoLene CII 3-13-02 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Jo I did went to see the Doctor and he determined that the failure was due to faulty implanted device. JoLene Lambrecht <jolene_lambrecht@...> wrote: ... We've discussed this before ... letigation is not the answer. What good does this do when your CI is still under WARRENTY? You're wasting your time over nothing so go see your doctor and get this taken care of right away! JoLene CII 3-13-02 > > Dear Friend > Seek legal advice before you do anything else > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Dear , I agree with you 100%. I will not go the legal route. My Ci surgeon gave me a personal phone call today and emailed his cellphone number. (a rarity) He has always been gentle with me and we have a fantastic relationship. I'm sure the problem will be solved and I will be glad I didn't go off the deep end. thanks Larry Re: new implant operation > , > Why legal advice? This is a medical issue, not legal. Didnt anyone > tell you that there are no guarantees in life, except death and taxes? > The > courts are way too busy as it is mostly full of nonsensical non issues. > Just imagine, Larry seeks legal advice about this matter, and his surgeon > gets wind of it. Then what? Larry will be looking for a new surgeon. > You > think that is productive? None of us wish to go thru anything like this, > but, its a reality we must accept. > > *---* *---* *---* *---* *---* > Show me a piano falling down a mine shaft and I'll show you A-flat minor. > & Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie) > Newport, Oregon > N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup > rclark0276@... > http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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