Guest guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Good luck on Monday. I'm sure everything will go wonderfully. ?Trish It's getting close! I am a new member of this group. My cochlear implant surgery is scheduled for Monday, February 7. I chose the Cochlear Nucleus 5 product. I am very anxious about this procedure given all the possible things that can go wrong, but I'm also confident that my surgeon (Dr. Telian at the University of Michigan) knows what he's doing. I'm hopeful that all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I too chose the Nucleus 5 and was nervous in advance but was calm the day of surgery. My surgery went quite well and the hearing that followed is wonderful. I wish you every success as you take this step. Bobbi > > I am a new member of this group. My cochlear implant surgery is scheduled for Monday, February 7. I chose the Cochlear Nucleus 5 product. I am very anxious about this procedure given all the possible things that can go wrong, but I'm also confident that my surgeon (Dr. Telian at the University of Michigan) knows what he's doing. I'm hopeful that all goes well. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Get some applesauce and refrigerate it just in case you have a sore throat from where the anesthesia tube goes down during the surgery. Nothing soothed my burning throat as much as ice cold applesauce. Second surgery I didn't have the sore throat but I had the applesauce anyway. Smooth sailing. It's getting close! I am a new member of this group. My cochlear implant surgery is scheduled for Monday, February 7. I chose the Cochlear Nucleus 5 product. I am very anxious about this procedure given all the possible things that can go wrong, but I'm also confident that my surgeon (Dr. Telian at the University of Michigan) knows what he's doing. I'm hopeful that all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Congratulations Bob, on taking the step to get a Cochlear Implant. There have been that many procedures done around the world now, that its kind of getting to be every day surgery. I'm sure your surgeon will do a great job and your hearing history will determine what kind of results you are likely to get on activation. Best wishes for the surgery. Please keep in touch with the group and ask as many questions as you like. There are so many active members here, that you will almost certainly get your questions answered, or your fears allayed. Ted F. > > I am a new member of this group. My cochlear implant surgery is scheduled for Monday, February 7. I chose the Cochlear Nucleus 5 product. I am very anxious about this procedure given all the possible things that can go wrong, but I'm also confident that my surgeon (Dr. Telian at the University of Michigan) knows what he's doing. I'm hopeful that all goes well. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Best of luck with your upcoming surgery Bob! Please do hang out in the forum afterwards and let us know how you're doing. Dan > > I am a new member of this group. My cochlear implant surgery is scheduled for Monday, February 7. I chose the Cochlear Nucleus 5 product. I am very anxious about this procedure given all the possible things that can go wrong, but I'm also confident that my surgeon (Dr. Telian at the University of Michigan) knows what he's doing. I'm hopeful that all goes well. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Best of luck to you Bob, I just had the procedure this past Monday at the University of Penn. Dr. Bigelow was the surgeon. I am amazed at how well it went...three hours for the surgery and one hour for recovery and then home. I have had no discomfort, no dizziness or loss of taste. Stitches come out next Tuesday. Activation is scheduled to start February 24th. Hopefully your recovery will be as effortless as mine was. The anxiety leading up to the surgery was worse that the event. I will be thinking of you on the 7th. Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 > > I am a new member of this group. My cochlear implant surgery is scheduled for Monday, February 7. I chose the Cochlear Nucleus 5 product. I am very anxious about this procedure given all the possible things that can go wrong, but I'm also confident that my surgeon (Dr. Telian at the University of Michigan) knows what he's doing. I'm hopeful that all goes well. > Best of luck to you Bob, I just had the procedure this past Monday at the University of Penn. Dr. Bigelow was the surgeon. I am amazed at how well it went. Three hours in surgery and one hour recovery and then home. I have had no discomfort, dizziness or loss of taste. Stitches come out on Tuesday and my first activation appointment is scheduled for February 24th. The anxiety beforehand was worse than the recovery period. I wish you well and hope that your recovery is as easy as mine was. I will be thinking of you on the 7th. Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hi- I wish you successful ci surgery and a smooth recovery. You are in fabulous hands with Dr. Telian at Univ. of Mi. Dr. Telian is my ci surgeon and did both of my ci ears. I have the utmost respect and confidence in him. You are in wonderful hands for your activation and beyond at Univ. of Mi. as the ci audiologists there are superb! Let us know how it goes. with double ci joy, Margo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 April 1 will mark my 1 year anniversary with my nucleus 5. I've ahd no problems and I love the sound. I'm so glad i chose the one I did. Debbie Cole and the Lovable Leone From: hlaasdan <hlaasdan@...> Subject: Re: It's getting close! Date: Saturday, February 5, 2011, 2:39 PM  Best of luck with your upcoming surgery Bob! Please do hang out in the forum afterwards and let us know how you're doing. Dan > > I am a new member of this group. My cochlear implant surgery is scheduled for Monday, February 7. I chose the Cochlear Nucleus 5 product. I am very anxious about this procedure given all the possible things that can go wrong, but I'm also confident that my surgeon (Dr. Telian at the University of Michigan) knows what he's doing. I'm hopeful that all goes well. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 So am I Debbie! LOL Otherwise I would probbaly never hear the end of it, being that you could just run over to the coast. Which you still could do if you wish. I want to meet the lovely Leone. Quote of the nanosecond... Words are windows to the heart. & Dreamer Doll ke7nwn E-mail- rclark0276@... Home Page- http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/ Re: It's getting close! Date: Saturday, February 5, 2011, 2:39 PM Best of luck with your upcoming surgery Bob! Please do hang out in the forum afterwards and let us know how you're doing. Dan > > I am a new member of this group. My cochlear implant surgery is scheduled > for Monday, February 7. I chose the Cochlear Nucleus 5 product. I am > very anxious about this procedure given all the possible things that can > go wrong, but I'm also confident that my surgeon (Dr. Telian at the > University of Michigan) knows what he's doing. I'm hopeful that all goes > well. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 > So am I Debbie! LOL Otherwise I would probbaly never hear the end of > it, being that you could just run over to the coast. Which you still > could > do if you wish. I want to meet the lovely Leone. I wouldn't dare criticize Debbie's choice cuz she could just walk to our place to let me have it. Actually, she could drive but she's afraid to drive up the hill on the way here because of the steep drop-off on one side. ;<) There are trees to stop you now, Debbie, if you should wander off. Virg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hahaha Virg. Hey why dont you drive Debbie out here, be fun to meet you both and have a few laughs and share our CI stories too. Quote of the nanosecond... Look up and not down; look forward and not back; look out and not in; and lend a hand. & Dreamer Doll ke7nwn E-mail- rclark0276@... Home Page- http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/ Re: Re: It's getting close! > > >> So am I Debbie! LOL Otherwise I would probbaly never hear the end of >> it, being that you could just run over to the coast. Which you still >> could >> do if you wish. I want to meet the lovely Leone. > > I wouldn't dare criticize Debbie's choice cuz she could just walk to our > place to let me have it. Actually, she could drive but she's afraid to > drive up the hill on the way here because of the steep drop-off on one > side. > ;<) > > > There are trees to stop you now, Debbie, if you should wander off. > > Virg > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Thanks for the invitation, Bob, but at 82, while I don't mind chugging up and down our hill I don't want to drive 100 miles. Virg > Hahaha Virg. Hey why dont you drive Debbie out here, be fun to meet > you > both and have a few laughs and share our CI stories too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 LOL virg We looked at a hosue over there. I have ahd nightmares of that steep drop. I ahte heights. Debbie Cole and the Lovable Leone From: Virg <jvtomlin@...> Subject: Re: Re: It's getting close! Date: Monday, February 7, 2011, 3:48 AM  > So am I Debbie! LOL Otherwise I would probbaly never hear the end of > it, being that you could just run over to the coast. Which you still > could > do if you wish. I want to meet the lovely Leone. I wouldn't dare criticize Debbie's choice cuz she could just walk to our place to let me have it. Actually, she could drive but she's afraid to drive up the hill on the way here because of the steep drop-off on one side. ;<) There are trees to stop you now, Debbie, if you should wander off. Virg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Ok, well Debbie can drive? LOL Quote of the nanosecond... Without geometry, life is pointless. & Dreamer Doll ke7nwn E-mail- rclark0276@... Home Page- http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/ Re: Re: It's getting close! > Thanks for the invitation, Bob, but at 82, while I don't mind chugging up > and down our hill I don't want to drive 100 miles. > > Virg > > >> Hahaha Virg. Hey why dont you drive Debbie out here, be fun to meet >> you >> both and have a few laughs and share our CI stories too. > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Isn't 82 the new 62 Virg? :-) Ted F. > > Thanks for the invitation, Bob, but at 82, while I don't mind chugging up > and down our hill I don't want to drive 100 miles. > > Virg > > > > Hahaha Virg. Hey why dont you drive Debbie out here, be fun to meet > > you > > both and have a few laughs and share our CI stories too. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 LOL! Close, maybe, but not quite yet. Virg > Isn't 82 the new 62 Virg? :-) > > Ted F. > > > > >> >> Thanks for the invitation, Bob, but at 82, while I don't mind chugging up >> and down our hill I don't want to drive 100 miles. >> >> Virg >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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