SCARED ABOUT WHAT I AM READING

[Guest guest]

I realize that it is better to be aware than taken by surprise and

maybe I am naive or still in shock of this crazy 'disease' for my 5

yr old.

I thought after the second surgery to put the prosthesis in - life

would go on and be 'normal'. Everything I read here leads me to

believe this is not true. Here is wha scares me based on what I

have read..

1)People are allergic to titanium and have many problems

2)People have ocntinual problems, infections, followup surgeries - is

this just for those with acquired cholesteatomas?

3)People still don't regain hearing after implant

4)Implant has slipped

5) it seems to go on..

would you recommend NOT having hte prosthesis put in?

Has anyone had a positive, non-reoccuring experiences?

Who is about 3-5 years post op from prosthesis and what are you

experiencing?