Normal eight day post op report

[Guest guest]

I had my left ear CI implanted Dec 30th. So far surgery has been very

successful with nothing unexpected. I write this report because it

seems like day to day nothing changes, but when I look at where I was

1 week ago remarkable improvement has occurred. Others who are

contemplating CI, or are in this in between phase may be interested.

One week ago:

I was taking Vicodin for pain(really only 6 tablets total) - now

nothing and the pain is 80 - 90% gone.

I was initially mildly dizzy with a " walking on eggs " feeling. Never

any spinning feelings but had mild nausea. I did need to hold unto the

wall when showering the first day post op. Now driving, no nausea,

the slightest of uneasy feelings occasionally when turning the head

fast. 99% of the time totally normal. I've been doing some of my

hobby wood working without difficulty.

Wound became red, swollen, and tender 24 hours after surgery. Never

any fever, no drainage. Tenderness confined to the suture area. This

is now 80% improved. I like to sleep on the left side and now no pain

when I put the left side of my head on a pillow. Marked improvement.

Hearing has been unexpectedly good for me. I never realized how much

I depended on lip reading before surgery. I still understand 80 - 90%

of of what I did pre op. And that was near 100% face to face.....and

0% on the phone, TV, radio, or even 25 foot distance!!

So, all in all everything is going well. Processor date Feb 2nd!

Dave