Re: Post surgical recovery question

[Guest guest]

I was hooked up 11 days after surgery, and I got a Freedom. I think it depends

more on the doctor and what he/she chooses to put on the wound (stitches or

" glue " ) than the brand of implant.

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Post surgical recovery question

A couple people on this list who got Med-El EAS CIs reported that they were

hooked up within 8 days of surgery. It seems that those getting AB or Freedom

CIs must heal 4 weeks before getting hooked up. What account for this

difference?

Bonnie

[Guest guest]

It depends on how quickly the incision heals. If you have a body worn

processor (versus a behind the ear processor) they are usually willing to

hook up sooner, since the body worn processor is not putting extra weight on

the incision.

[Guest guest]

Hi Bonnie,

I've heard some surgeons are allowing activation of the Freedom as early as five

days after surgery now. I went bilateral (Freedoms) in April and only had to

wait two weeks for activation. Like someone else said, it is what the surgeon

is comfortable with.

Jim

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> A couple people on this list who got Med-El EAS CIs reported that they

were hooked up within 8 days of surgery. It seems that those getting AB or

Freedom CIs must heal 4 weeks before getting hooked up. What account for this

difference?

>

> Bonnie

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[Guest guest]

I was activated with my Freedom 7 days after surgery.

Post surgical recovery question

A couple people on this list who got Med-El EAS CIs reported that they

were hooked up within 8 days of surgery. It seems that those getting AB or

Freedom CIs must heal 4 weeks before getting hooked up. What account for

this difference?

Bonnie

[Guest guest]

Hi Bonnie, It depends on the center not the manufacturer as to how long you

wait after surgery for activation. My center is a month regardless if you

receive the Med El, Advanced Bionics or the Cochlear Device. Ruth

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railfocus

Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 12:01 PM

Subject: Post surgical recovery question

A couple people on this list who got Med-El EAS CIs reported that they were

hooked up within 8 days of surgery. It seems that those getting AB or

Freedom CIs must heal 4 weeks before getting hooked up. What account for

this difference?

Bonnie

[Guest guest]

Bonnie,

You are incorrect and anyone that said that is wrong.

The Study calls for a 4 week wait to be activated with the CI and then to be CI

only for 4 weeks after that before the HA component is activated (hence the full

EAS).

This is a FDA study, protocols MUST BE FOLLOWED.

End of story.

Bruce

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> A couple people on this list who got Med-El EAS CIs reported that they

were hooked up within 8 days of surgery. It seems that those getting AB or

Freedom CIs must heal 4 weeks before getting hooked up. What account for this

difference?

>

> Bonnie

>

[Guest guest]

Same for me. Activated for both (sequential) 7 days after surgery. Surgery on

Monday back at work Wednesday. I had cleared my calendar of meetings for the

week and I have a desk job. Attitude and willing to work hard are key in my

opinion.

Good luck! Neely, Dallas Texas

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> I was activated with my Freedom 7 days after surgery.

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> Post surgical recovery question

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> A couple people on this list who got Med-El EAS CIs reported that they

> were hooked up within 8 days of surgery. It seems that those getting AB or

> Freedom CIs must heal 4 weeks before getting hooked up. What account for

> this difference?

>

> Bonnie

>

[Guest guest]

I forgot to say that I have the Freedom as well. 

 

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From: railfocus <adams@...>

Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 11:01:13 AM

Subject: Post surgical recovery question

A couple people on this list who got Med-El EAS CIs reported that they were

hooked up within 8 days of surgery. It seems that those getting AB or Freedom

CIs must heal 4 weeks before getting hooked up. What account for this

difference?

Bonnie

[Guest guest]

I was given an option to be activated a week after my surgery, but decided to

wait until 3 weeks after.  My clinic says it depends on the patient, how far

away they have to travel, etc.

 

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From: railfocus <adams@...>

Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 11:01:13 AM

Subject: Post surgical recovery question

A couple people on this list who got Med-El EAS CIs reported that they were

hooked up within 8 days of surgery. It seems that those getting AB or Freedom

CIs must heal 4 weeks before getting hooked up. What account for this

difference?

Bonnie