Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Well, what did you put down there? What food? What meds or drinks? Many of us find that since being banded that things we used to be able to eat we can't any more. Not because of texture or toughness, but for other reasons. I won't touch orange juice, rarely tomato juice or sauce, nothing really spicy, nothing really salty. They all lock me up tight and cause lots of heartburn. So, don't do them. But for you it may be different things. Yes, your stoma is irritated. I'd be on liquids for a couple days, and non-acidic ones, especially since he locked it up and then reopened it. Don't assume a general rule from what happened one day. If you eat/drink carefully for a few weeks and still have problems, then you may have an issue. And if you have dilation, that means you've not always been careful, so be especially so now. As to trusting him, of course. You trusted him with your life, didn't you? dan Getting Frustrated > Hi All, > Just had my first refill. 4cc's in a VG band. Feels great to have > some restriction back. The doc put all 10 cc's in and them withdrew 6, > I believe. Still don't understand why he does it this way. I guess it > proves my band can hold all 10? He says I did not have a slip, but a > dilation. Here's the problem. The heartburn started up the first > day. I'm confident now that my band is causing my heartburn. I'm > hoping it will not become reflux as before. How is it that I'm only at > 4 cc's and already having problems? Is it just irritation from being > refilled or am I one of the lucky few, if it is " few " to have this > problem? Should I trust him when he says placement is good? Very > confused. > Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 I have severl things that trigger reflux since I have had the band. Chocolate, pecans, anything that is spicy. I think like Dan says, eat wise and avoid any irritants. honu@... wrote: Well, what did you put down there? What food? What meds or drinks? Many of us find that since being banded that things we used to be able to eat we can't any more. Not because of texture or toughness, but for other reasons. I won't touch orange juice, rarely tomato juice or sauce, nothing really spicy, nothing really salty. They all lock me up tight and cause lots of heartburn. So, don't do them. But for you it may be different things. Yes, your stoma is irritated. I'd be on liquids for a couple days, and non-acidic ones, especially since he locked it up and then reopened it. Don't assume a general rule from what happened one day. If you eat/drink carefully for a few weeks and still have problems, then you may have an issue. And if you have dilation, that means you've not always been careful, so be especially so now. As to trusting him, of course. You trusted him with your life, didn't you? dan Getting Frustrated > Hi All, > Just had my first refill. 4cc's in a VG band. Feels great to have > some restriction back. The doc put all 10 cc's in and them withdrew 6, > I believe. Still don't understand why he does it this way. I guess it > proves my band can hold all 10? He says I did not have a slip, but a > dilation. Here's the problem. The heartburn started up the first > day. I'm confident now that my band is causing my heartburn. I'm > hoping it will not become reflux as before. How is it that I'm only at > 4 cc's and already having problems? Is it just irritation from being > refilled or am I one of the lucky few, if it is " few " to have this > problem? Should I trust him when he says placement is good? Very > confused. > Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Dan, I'm trying real hard to be careful because I don't want to end up with another dilation. I've been especially watching my amounts. I did stick with mostly soup these first 2 days, pea soup, tomatoe based soup and did have very little tuna/chicken salad, plenty of mayo. I'll only have soup and tilapia tonight. I guess I didn't expect the heartburn to start up again so quickly. I also seem to have this wierd pain that is radiating up into my jaw and head from my stomach. What is that? I have felt this before when I was tighter. I guess I do need to be a little more trusting, but the doc also had initially said, " Slip, need surgery, " then changed his mind. I think it caused me to wonder. Thanks so much for the input, I will continue to be careful. Carol > > Well, what did you put down there? What food? What meds or drinks? Many of us find that since being banded that things we used to be able to eat we can't any more. Not because of texture or toughness, but for other reasons. I won't touch orange juice, rarely tomato juice or sauce, nothing really spicy, nothing really salty. They all lock me up tight and cause lots of heartburn. So, don't do them. But for you it may be different things. > > Yes, your stoma is irritated. I'd be on liquids for a couple days, and non-acidic ones, especially since he locked it up and then reopened it. > > Don't assume a general rule from what happened one day. If you eat/drink carefully for a few weeks and still have problems, then you may have an issue. And if you have dilation, that means you've not always been careful, so be especially so now. > > As to trusting him, of course. You trusted him with your life, didn't you? > > dan > > > Getting Frustrated > > > Hi All, > > Just had my first refill. 4cc's in a VG band. Feels great to have > > some restriction back. The doc put all 10 cc's in and them withdrew 6, > > I believe. Still don't understand why he does it this way. I guess it > > proves my band can hold all 10? He says I did not have a slip, but a > > dilation. Here's the problem. The heartburn started up the first > > day. I'm confident now that my band is causing my heartburn. I'm > > hoping it will not become reflux as before. How is it that I'm only at > > 4 cc's and already having problems? Is it just irritation from being > > refilled or am I one of the lucky few, if it is " few " to have this > > problem? Should I trust him when he says placement is good? Very > > confused. > > Carol > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Hi, Carol - Sounds like this 4 cc is a bit too much for the first start at a re-fill. i'd get some out. After a long unfill, we have to go espeically slowly with fills. NO reflux is ok with the band. But do be sure you are following the basic band rules to prevent reflux: - no food within 2-3 hrs of bedtime - one hr before bedtime, drink a full glass of water. Take any bedtime meds here, no meds ever right at bedtime - minimize or stop the reflux " triggers " - coffee, chocolate, alcohol, mint, citrus, spicy or greasy foods, onions and garlic. I personally don't like the idea of filling way up and then withdrawing. In my expereicne, that causes a lot of extra swelling for no benefit. But I knowe some docs do this, and feel it's useful. I'd suggest getting a bit out, if the above things don't help. Sandy r > > Hi All, > Just had my first refill. 4cc's in a VG band. Feels great to have > some restriction back. The doc put all 10 cc's in and them withdrew 6, > I believe. Still don't understand why he does it this way. I guess it > proves my band can hold all 10? He says I did not have a slip, but a > dilation. Here's the problem. The heartburn started up the first > day. I'm confident now that my band is causing my heartburn. I'm > hoping it will not become reflux as before. How is it that I'm only at > 4 cc's and already having problems? Is it just irritation from being > refilled or am I one of the lucky few, if it is " few " to have this > problem? Should I trust him when he says placement is good? Very > confused. > Carol > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Hi Sandy, So good to hear from you. Was starting to wonder where you were? This is day 6 since the fill. I'm doing pretty well. I had lost all of the 7 lbs by Saturday that I had gained these last 2 months. Needless to say I was excited since I'm trying to get to my 100 lb goal by my Bandiversary on 4/5. Had only 6 more to go and then put 1 1/2 back by this morning. Kind of a let down, but so grateful to have my band back in commission. I guess the first couple of days were a bonus. Went to a wedding on Saturday and thought I did really good. Did have half of the piece of " carrot " wedding cake. Anyway, still adjusting. The heartburn has calmed down and I'm really trying to stop when I'm supposed to. My biggest challenge is staying " conscious " while I'm eating. After almost 2 years its absolutely scary to realize how I can get to an unconscious state as I try to shovel the food in. I am curious about the pain that I'm having once in a while, though. It starts in my stomach and kind of shoots all the way up to the side of my throat and then ear/head. Is it just a referred pain? It doesn't happen often. I've had no reflux and have been able to sleep ok. Doing what you suggest with trying to be real careful to not eat before bed and do the water. I have no desire to go back where I've come from. Thanks to you and others for caring enough to help a slow learner. Carol > > > > Hi All, > > Just had my first refill. 4cc's in a VG band. Feels great to have > > some restriction back. The doc put all 10 cc's in and them > withdrew 6, > > I believe. Still don't understand why he does it this way. I > guess it > > proves my band can hold all 10? He says I did not have a slip, but > a > > dilation. Here's the problem. The heartburn started up the first > > day. I'm confident now that my band is causing my heartburn. I'm > > hoping it will not become reflux as before. How is it that I'm > only at > > 4 cc's and already having problems? Is it just irritation from > being > > refilled or am I one of the lucky few, if it is " few " to have this > > problem? Should I trust him when he says placement is good? Very > > confused. > > Carol > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I am in the process of getting an implant. I have been reading everyones posts. I am frustrated at picking out a implant, I thought I had wanted the med el. Now I am just not sure. I have been given more info on all implant manufactures. So confusing. I want to make the right decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Peggy - There is no wrong choice. You should pick the implant that serves your personal needs the best. Alice Listowner > > I am in the process of getting an implant. I have been reading everyones posts. I am frustrated at picking out a implant, I thought I had wanted the med el. Now I am just not sure. I have been given more info on all implant manufactures. So confusing. I want to make the right decision. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 My doctor recommended the med el for the purpose of an mri but like someone mentioned that even though you can get a light mri, you can't get a full mri in case need be. Hmmm. The audi said that the med el has less problems with the device. I have been comparing the n5 with the med el maestro. I mean really, they do the same thing. Same amount of electrodes. Battery life is different, med el lasts longer. I did notice the size difference, n5 being smaller and more colorful! But still the thought of not hearing music or my teenagers argue lol hass alot more to do with this than size and color.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 You have to request the skeleton molds if you want them. You are wise to have some kind of anchor. One person's processor fell off his ear & into some body of water, gone forever. -------------------------------------------------- From: " JIM WILLIAMS " <jimwms@...> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 8:14 PM < > Subject: Re: Re: getting frustrated > To and others: > > I recently had the implant surgery and will be activated a week from > Wednesday > (the Nucleus5). > > Does the audi normally give you the option of the skeleton ear molds? It > sounds > like a great idea. > Jim > Dayton, OH > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: <wdywms@...> > > Sent: Thu, May 19, 2011 9:08:29 PM > Subject: Re: Re: getting frustrated > > > Actually the Nucleus5 processor is thinner & shorter than the previous > processors. Skeleton ear molds will anchor the processors. > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: " Shirley M " <nbmalcolm@...> > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 7:13 PM > < > > Subject: Re: getting frustrated > >> I too fit this description; wanting to make an educated decision and >> thought I had until audi informed about recalls.......geesh; this is >> difficult enough and now I am reading about the design of the Nucleus >> processor being too thick and falling off. How did everyone else manage a >> decision? The only positive thing is my audi said if there was ONE that >> was way better than the others then they would be using that one only so >> that leads me to think there can't be that much difference???? >> >> >>> >>> I am in the process of getting an implant. I have been reading everyones >>> posts. I am frustrated at picking out a implant, I thought I had wanted >>> the med el. Now I am just not sure. I have been given more info on all >>> implant manufactures. So confusing. I want to make the right decision. >>> >> >> >> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Although it is known to be a good product, unfortunately I do not know of any doc who recommends the low tesla MRI so that would not be a reason to get a MedEl device over others. The magnet in the Nucleus device can be removed in order to get a regular MRI if need be. Although I have never had to do this, I have heard that it is a simple procedure. I am bilateral and have had my first one for 91/2 years and the 2nd one for 5 years. They are very reliable. The amount of time one gets on a CI varies depending on whether they are using rechargeable or disposable batteries. I like the fact that I can use either. I have pretty strong programs on mine and I get around 17-18 hours with the rechargeables and about 3 1/2 – 4 days with the disposables. Happy Hearing! Carol Boca Raton, FL Cochlear America Nucleus 24C - left ear - Sprint 12/11/01 then 3G then upgraded to Freedom on 2/19/08 Cochlear America Freedom right ear -implanted 3/01/06 - activated 4/06/06 From: peggy alexander Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 9:22 PM ; nbmalcolm@... Subject: Re: Re: getting frustrated My doctor recommended the med el for the purpose of an mri but like someone mentioned that even though you can get a light mri, you can't get a full mri in case need be. Hmmm. The audi said that the med el has less problems with the device. I have been comparing the n5 with the med el maestro. I mean really, they do the same thing. Same amount of electrodes. Battery life is different, med el lasts longer. I did notice the size difference, n5 being smaller and more colorful! But still the thought of not hearing music or my teenagers argue lol hass alot more to do with this than size and color.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I am not promoting Nucleus, just sharing my experience. With previous Nucleus processors, music sounded rather flat, but with the N5, music sounds " Sony " , as someone here put it. Cochlear has just come out with " Hope Notes for music appreciation. -------------------------------------------------- From: " peggy alexander " <jimcoljr@...> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 8:22 PM < >; <nbmalcolm@...> Subject: Re: Re: getting frustrated > My doctor recommended the med el for the purpose of an mri but like > someone mentioned that even though you can get a light mri, you can't get > a full mri in case need be. Hmmm. The audi said that the med el has less > problems with the device. I have been comparing the n5 with the med el > maestro. I mean really, they do the same thing. Same amount of electrodes. > Battery life is different, med el lasts longer. I did notice the size > difference, n5 being smaller and more colorful! But still the thought of > not hearing music or my teenagers argue lol hass alot more to do with this > than size and color.  > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 I love my University of Michigan rehab audiologist; she presented the features from each manufacturer trying very hard to keep personal biases to herself. When she was finished, it was clear that the Nucleus 5 was what I wanted. I have had mine for 3 weeks and love it! It sometimes falls off from me pushing on it when I lay back in a recliner and other times; I am still adapting. For most of the time, it fits wonderfully behind my ear and I wear " heavy " plastic eyeglass frames too. It is hardly noticeable and certainly in this day and age of bluetooth technology and people wearing a phone much more prominent close to their ears. From: Shirley M <nbmalcolm@...> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 7:13 PM Subject: Re: getting frustrated  I too fit this description; wanting to make an educated decision and thought I had until audi informed about recalls.......geesh; this is difficult enough and now I am reading about the design of the Nucleus processor being too thick and falling off. How did everyone else manage a decision? The only positive thing is my audi said if there was ONE that was way better than the others then they would be using that one only so that leads me to think there can't be that much difference???? > > I am in the process of getting an implant. I have been reading everyones posts. I am frustrated at picking out a implant, I thought I had wanted the med el. Now I am just not sure. I have been given more info on all implant manufactures. So confusing. I want to make the right decision. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Hi, I have had my implant for 6 years this month, I selected the one from cochlear americas (freedom). I used some criteria that I had kind of picked out from listening to others. But the bottom line is that it seems that all the implants are just about the same. I almost selected the bionic product but decided against it because the doctor who was installing the implant had only done the surgery 12 times before and had implanted all coclear americas implants and i being number 13 did not want to go with one he had never implanted. So don't forget to talk to the surgeon when making your decision. Best wishes in your new hearing adventure. > > > > I am in the process of getting an implant. I have been reading everyones posts. I am frustrated at picking out a implant, I thought I had wanted the med el. Now I am just not sure. I have been given more info on all implant manufactures. So confusing. I want to make the right decision. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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