Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 , February 1st is an excellent date - that's my birthday. Congratulations to you for sticking to your guns and getting there. NZ > Surgery Date > > > Hi everyone, > > Good news! Today I was contacted by my CI center to schedule > a date for my second CI surgery. I had the choice of either > February 1st or 2nd. > > Although I originally planned on delaying surgery until May > or June, I've opted for February 1st since it will be early > enough in the semester that it shouldn't negatively affect my > college courses. > > I'm so excited and can't believe this is really going to > happen! Thanks to all of you for your continued encouragement > -- especially during the time I was awaiting insurance > approval! <hugs>! > > > Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 > Deafblind/Postlingual > BTE hearing aid user 20 years > Severe-profound hearing loss 10 years > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 , You go girlfriend! Best wishes for you and bravo for taking on a challenge....surgery AND schooling! Yeow!! Freedom 9/21/05 HOOKED!! > > Hi everyone, > > Good news! Today I was contacted by my CI center to schedule a date for my > second CI surgery. I had the choice of either February 1st or 2nd. > > Although I originally planned on delaying surgery until May or June, I've > opted for February 1st since it will be early enough in the semester that it > shouldn't negatively affect my college courses. > > I'm so excited and can't believe this is really going to happen! Thanks to > all of you for your continued encouragement -- especially during the time I > was awaiting insurance approval! <hugs>! > > > Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 > Deafblind/Postlingual > BTE hearing aid user 20 years > Severe-profound hearing loss 10 years > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 , I would like to add my congratulations on getting your surgery date. I know alll will go well on February 1st, and wish you a speedy recovery. I can't wait to hear about your activation . Kozlik <lisak70@...> wrote: Hi everyone, Good news! Today I was contacted by my CI center to schedule a date for my second CI surgery. I had the choice of either February 1st or 2nd. Irv in Ca. Implanted(Freedom) - Sept. 13, 2005 Activated - Oct. 7, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 , I would like to add my congratulations on getting your surgery date. I know alll will go well on February 1st, and wish you a speedy recovery. I can't wait to hear about your activation . Kozlik <lisak70@...> wrote: Hi everyone, Good news! Today I was contacted by my CI center to schedule a date for my second CI surgery. I had the choice of either February 1st or 2nd. Irv in Ca. Implanted(Freedom) - Sept. 13, 2005 Activated - Oct. 7, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Congratulations !! I am looking forward to hearing about your activation. Barb _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Kozlik Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 5:53 PM Subject: Surgery Date Hi everyone, Good news! Today I was contacted by my CI center to schedule a date for my second CI surgery. I had the choice of either February 1st or 2nd. Although I originally planned on delaying surgery until May or June, I've opted for February 1st since it will be early enough in the semester that it shouldn't negatively affect my college courses. I'm so excited and can't believe this is really going to happen! Thanks to all of you for your continued encouragement -- especially during the time I was awaiting insurance approval! <hugs>! Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 Deafblind/Postlingual BTE hearing aid user 20 years Severe-profound hearing loss 10 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Wow , you certainly starting 2006 great, first your recital that went great and now the good new for your second CI on Feb. 1st. (((FINS HUGS))) for GOOD LUCK! Dolly Dolphin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Wow, . This is great news! Congrats to you and we'll soon be reading all about the second part of your journey. I'm so excited for you. Alice http://www..com > > Hi everyone, > > Good news! Today I was contacted by my CI center to schedule a date for my > second CI surgery. I had the choice of either February 1st or 2nd. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Congratulations . Jim > > Hi everyone, > > Good news! Today I was contacted by my CI center to schedule a date for my > second CI surgery. I had the choice of either February 1st or 2nd. > > Although I originally planned on delaying surgery until May or June, I've > opted for February 1st since it will be early enough in the semester that it > shouldn't negatively affect my college courses. > > I'm so excited and can't believe this is really going to happen! Thanks to > all of you for your continued encouragement -- especially during the time I > was awaiting insurance approval! <hugs>! > > > Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 > Deafblind/Postlingual > BTE hearing aid user 20 years > Severe-profound hearing loss 10 years > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 , I'm real happy for you! Congratulations. I wish you lots of sucess to be able to hear better. this friday i will find out whether or not the surgeon will schedule a surgery date for me. keeping my fingers crossed Nora > > , > > Congratulations!!!! > > A, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Irv, Thanks so much!! Everyone is excited about my bilateral surgery -- especially because of what it will mean for my increased personal safety. Just yesterday I was nearly hit by a car I didn't hear on my right side. Unfortunately, the same thing has happened to me several times over the past year. I thank God for Tigger (my guide dog) because if it were not for her attentiveness during each of these incidents, I could have been badly injured or worse. Tigger was specifically trained to work with a deafblind person. When I trained with my first guide dog in 1992, I had moderately-severe hearing loss, but it did not affect me to the same degree as severe-profound HL. After the incidents I experienced, I began to understand the importance of having all guide dogs trained (especially for those who are hard of hearing or deafblind) to always be on alert. When I receive my second CI, hopefully Tigger and I can relax a little more. Tigger is already 9 years old (she will be 10 in June) and I'm sure the added stress is getting to her. Even my trainer at the guide dog school where she was trained advised me to start thinking about retirement which is always a difficult thing to do. Fortunately, Tigger's guide work is excellent and just as sharp as it used to be when she and I were first introduced to each other. She does have some issues with arthritis, but the vet and I are monitoring her to make sure she is comfortable and pain free. Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 Deafblind/Postlingual BTE hearing aid user 20 years Severe-profound hearing loss 10 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 . we are all excited about your upcoming surgery because you have been such a great source of information for and inspiration to many of us(me included). Thanks for the info about Tigger. The person who manages the food program at our senior center also is involved with the training of service dogs. She always brings her animal to work, and I am amazed at how well behaved they are. Since I have been going to the center, she has had 2 different dogs(one graduated this summer). I'm sure that you will rest easier after activation knowing your safety will be greatly enhanced. Kozlik <lisak70@...> wrote: Irv, Thanks so much!! Everyone is excited about my bilateral surgery -- especially because of what it will mean for my increased personal safety. Just yesterday I was nearly hit by a car I didn't hear on my right side. Unfortunately, the same thing has happened to me several times over the past year. I thank God for Tigger (my guide dog) because if it were not for her attentiveness during each of these incidents, I could have been badly injured or worse. Tigger was specifically trained to work with a deafblind person. When I trained with my first guide dog in 1992, I had moderately-severe hearing loss, but it did not affect me to the same degree as severe-profound HL. After the incidents I experienced, I began to understand the importance of having all guide dogs trained (especially for those who are hard of hearing or deafblind) to always be on alert. When I receive my second CI, hopefully Tigger and I can relax a little more. Tigger is already 9 years old (she will be 10 in June) and I'm sure the added stress is getting to her. Even my trainer at the guide dog school where she was trained advised me to start thinking about retirement which is always a difficult thing to do. Fortunately, Tigger's guide work is excellent and just as sharp as it used to be when she and I were first introduced to each other. She does have some issues with arthritis, but the vet and I are monitoring her to make sure she is comfortable and pain free. Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 Deafblind/Postlingual BTE hearing aid user 20 years Severe-profound hearing loss 10 years --------------------------------- Irv in Ca. Implanted(Freedom) - Sept. 13, 2005 Activated - Oct. 7, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Gilad, Wow! That's great news. Did you start the process in September or at a later date? And also, where are you having the cochlear implant done? Here's to April coming soon ! in SC in process of hopefully becoming a CI candidate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Hi Gilad, Congratulations Gilad! This is going to be a wonderful and very emotional journey for you. One that I am very glad I took. Best regards and best wishes for success, Jim > > Hello everyone, > > I hope you are all doing well. Those who are just after the surgery, > I hope are feeling better and are recovering easily and quickly... > > I just wanted to let you all know about the wonderful news I got. I > finally have the date for the surgery, even withotu the approval of > the insurance. How that happened, I don't know. Maybe I have a > little friend up there that made things work out... > > Anyway, it's going to happen on April 10th, in less than 11 weeks. I > just can't believe it's finally going to happen and I might have a > better hearing so soon. I had tears yesterday just for this hope and > I really hope that everything will work out well. I'm overwhelmed > with the way things happened so fast. I didn't even think about > having the surgery in September and now I finally have a date. > That's just truly amazing... > > I have to go now and just wanted to share the news with all of you. > I hope I will be joining the wired community soon and enjoy it > together with all of you... > > Be blessed, Gilad > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Gilad, What wonderful news!! Congratulations!! <smile> April 10th isn't that far away. Soon you'll be hearing the voices of your loved ones, friends and sounds you've never heard before. I can identify with you crying tears of happiness. I did to -- many times -- after I was told that I was a CI candidate.()I even shed a few tears after learning that my bilateral surgery was approved.) Being given the opportunity to have our hearing improved by this technology is indeed a miracle in itself. You have so much to look forward to! Congratulations! Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with 3G Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 Right ear - Nucleus Freedom Surgery date: 2/1/06 Activation date: 3/1/06 Deafblind/Postlingual Severe-profound hearing loss since 1995 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Congratulations Gilad! I'm really glad you have your date and something to focus on. We may be having our surgeries around the same time perhaps? I've just got a couple of more tests to do and then it will be a couple of months which places me around April. _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of gil_borisovsky Sent: Wednesday, 25 January 2006 7:51 AM Subject: Surgery Date Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well. Those who are just after the surgery, I hope are feeling better and are recovering easily and quickly... I just wanted to let you all know about the wonderful news I got. I finally have the date for the surgery, even withotu the approval of the insurance. How that happened, I don't know. Maybe I have a little friend up there that made things work out... Anyway, it's going to happen on April 10th, in less than 11 weeks. I just can't believe it's finally going to happen and I might have a better hearing so soon. I had tears yesterday just for this hope and I really hope that everything will work out well. I'm overwhelmed with the way things happened so fast. I didn't even think about having the surgery in September and now I finally have a date. That's just truly amazing... I have to go now and just wanted to share the news with all of you. I hope I will be joining the wired community soon and enjoy it together with all of you... Be blessed, Gilad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Hi Barb, May you have showers of blessings and an Angel in your pocket on the 13th. Leave it in God's unchanging hand, and please relax. Larry Surgery date > HI Everyone, > My surgery date is coming up!!! I am having my implant put in on > Monday, Feb. 13th! I am excited but nervous. Balance issues are what I > am most concerned about but I am looking forward to hearing much more than > I am now!!! > Reading all the posts has prepared me for this surgery since I know > more what to expect. Thanks to everyone for your support! > > Smiles, > Barb > > > --------------------------------- > > Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Here is my good luck (((((((FINS HUGS))))))), OOPS! Oh dear, I hugs Barb too tightly, she squirted out (whoosh!)skyward and she is now enjoying all the views of planets, shooting stars and the rest of the galaxy. Barb is now heading for the 23rd Century. Wellll, Barb certainly will be relaxes by Monday, Feb. 13. Calling y, yoo, hoo, y, I need your help please... Dolly Dolphin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Hi Barb, I know what you are feeling as does all of us do who have done this. Please realize that we will be here rooting for you as you have the surgery to restore quality of life thru better hearing. Good Luck and be sure to let us know how you are doing as soon as you can. Alice http://www..com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 The best to you in your surgery, Barb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 , Any surgery is likely to make you feel a little nervous. I do hope this surgery will give you a little comfort from your pain. I would lilke to get you on the calender with Dr and Hospital....if you have already posted, I missed it...can you tell us again? Take Care, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 , I can't believe you are having surgery in a little more than 3 weeks. Yee gads...that is mighty fast. I know you know your own situation so I can't be the judge...but I thought I was moving fast at getting scheduled in 8 weeks! Of course some of my pre-op time was relegated to blood donation and getting the in-laws in place to take care of my son, and they were coming from overseas. Still, if it all seems too soon, I would recommend you defer for a later date. Anyway, if you stick with those dates, the real fun and focus begins. Try to stay on an even keel and not get too freaked out. Have you managed to get on top of the anxiety and depression a little? I don't have anything to add to the question of driving...except you really must follow your doctors advice....whatever that means in your situation. While you may be able to " fudge " a little on the front side of surgery...it is unlikely you are going to be able to withstand a commute of that distance if you wish to return to your same job...so you are going to have to find an alternative. I guess that means relocate the family (perhaps temporarily), or telecommute. All the ideas suggested are great....before surgery. After surgery I think you will find you do not have the stamina to drive that long and if you did, you would find yourself quite uncomfortable and perhaps doing damage to the alignment of your newly fused spine. I think it is unreasonable to expect that you are going to bounce back from this surgery quickly and be driving an hour each way with an 8.5 hour workday in between....so my recommendation would be to do whatever you have to do in order to have your work life/manager have low expectations for your quick return, if you know what I mean. I wish I could be more helpful! Take Care, Cam p.s. You are on the calender girlfriend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Cam, I tried calling you earlier today because I wanted to tell you about the surgery date.......yes it does seem to soon, but I am so ready, so ready, the pain is getting so unbearable, I can bearly do anything at all.......I have no quality of life right now But I am so happy that the date is set, I have everything arranged already with my children I am a very organized person (I love to plan way in advance) I have been planning since I found out I will need surgery. I will only have to donate 2 units of blood so that is covered, I already booked a room for the night before surgery so I will already be on campus (university) so I don't have to fight rush hour traffic and of course some extra nights for my husband it was pretty pricing being it is in D.C. but they did give me a patient rate so that was good, and if he doesn't use it no charge will apply. I will have a private room, they said the room is pretty big and there is a recliner. I will take a tour of the actual floor (orthpedic only floor) and see for myself I also am going to ask if we can bring a cot (doesn't hurt to ask) I already have my house pretty much in shape for when I return, organizing and putting things in reach, I will come home with a walker, brace, grabber, sock grabber and potty. Which currently I already have the potty and shower seat, I have shower stall so that will work out great. I have my list ready to start shopping for things like stool softners, silky pajamas and things like that (done alot of reading and taking notes from others in the group) My house will be a perfect set up for me because my kitchen, dining room, living room, office and guest room (for mom) and my bedroom is on one floor, I will only have to go down stairs if I want to leave or go to the girls room. I was just telling susan I am lucky for the fact that I work for the government and there is a Social Security office that is about 15-20 minutes away from my house (no traffic to get there) so I already started paper work and with the support of my doctor i will be able to transfer. Dr L already stated to me that I will not be able to commute for a very very long time, so when he does release me back to work I will not be able to commute. I do understand your concern about the surgery date, but believe it or not I am excited I am not at the least bit nervous (of course that is subject to change) as for the anxiety and depression it is alot less. I do believe with the help you have given me by basically telling me that I need to take control...........that is what I did I took control I found the perfect doctor for me and with the knowledge I have now I feel confident that I am making the right choice, no doubt in my mind. I do want to thank you and everybody else for making me understand that this is not a choice you enter lightly.......you have to research and listen to the people who have been thru the same journey that I am about to take,,,,,,,,,,,,I can never thank you enough for making me open my eyes,,,,,,,,,,,I don't know where I would have been right now if I had not listened to your advice and wisdom. In a side note I am not sure if I told you but Dr Lauerman told me that I am fused to L5, If you remeber Dr Reing (VA) told me i was fused to L2. That is pretty scary to think what would have happened if I had surgery with Dr Reing, Really scary............ Thank you again Any advice or tips all would be appreciated and If you don't mind I can I give my husband (Ronnie) your phone number so he can update you?cammaltby <cammaltby@...> wrote: ,I can't believe you are having surgery in a little more than 3 weeks. Yee gads...that is mighty fast. I know you know your own situation so I can't be the judge...but I thought I was moving fast at getting scheduled in 8 weeks! Of course some of my pre-op time was relegated to blood donation and getting the in-laws in place to take care of my son, and they were coming from overseas. Still, if it all seems too soon, I would recommend you defer for a later date. Anyway, if you stick with those dates, the real fun and focus begins. Try to stay on an even keel and not get too freaked out. Have you managed to get on top of the anxiety and depression a little?I don't have anything to add to the question of driving...except you really must follow your doctors advice....whatever that means in your situation. While you may be able to "fudge" a little on the front side of surgery...it is unlikely you are going to be able to withstand a commute of that distance if you wish to return to your same job...so you are going to have to find an alternative. I guess that means relocate the family (perhaps temporarily), or telecommute.All the ideas suggested are great....before surgery. After surgery I think you will find you do not have the stamina to drive that long and if you did, you would find yourself quite uncomfortable and perhaps doing damage to the alignment of your newly fused spine.I think it is unreasonable to expect that you are going to bounce back from this surgery quickly and be driving an hour each way with an 8.5 hour workday in between....so my recommendation would be to do whatever you have to do in order to have your work life/manager have low expectations for your quick return, if you know what I mean.I wish I could be more helpful!Take Care, Camp.s. You are on the calender girlfriend! Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 , Of course I would love to be in touch with Ronnie during your surgery! I know you have my number, and if you want you can send me his cell number to my email along with any other contact info. I just bet you will do well . I hope your patience pays you good dividends and gets you to a good result. I know it will take time but hopefully you will get there! You sound like you have gotten a lot of things in order and that will be well worth the effort. The more you have done now, the easier it will be to just do the recovering...which is mostly sleeping for a few weeks anyway. I am glad to hear the depression has lifted a little. Take Care, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Cam, I will send you his number, thank you. I was telling Ronnie the other night that from what I have learned about you is that you have followed the doctors orders after surgery wish is so important and so I told him that I am going to use you as an example. One thing I remeber we had discussed in the past and it was such a great point "is that if you start doing to much, you may lose the help you need". So what I did was I told my girls and husband that just because mommy may get dressed and do my hair or even make-up and I am looking nice that day does not mean that I can do anything I know with me I have a big control issue and I am a neat freak. So I really need to work on that and let things go. question......My daughter is going to have a baby, she is due in late June. She wants me to be there for her when she delivers. Do you think that is going to be at all possible for me to be there? I will not be the primary coach, her husband will be. Also she wants me to stay with her afterwards at her house, she knows I can't be any help, I can only be there emotionally and for advice do you think I will be able to do that? Thanks cammaltby <cammaltby@...> wrote: ,Of course I would love to be in touch with Ronnie during your surgery! I know you have my number, and if you want you can send me his cell number to my email along with any other contact info.I just bet you will do well . I hope your patience pays you good dividends and gets you to a good result. I know it will take time but hopefully you will get there!You sound like you have gotten a lot of things in order and that will be well worth the effort. The more you have done now, the easier it will be to just do the recovering...which is mostly sleeping for a few weeks anyway.I am glad to hear the depression has lifted a little.Take Care, Cam Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 , I think you were wise to front end the " you look better so you must be better " thing right now before family gets to far ahead of you. This way you will always be able to wiggle yur finger and say " Remember, I told you even though I look better I have a long way to go until I am better, I am sorry I can't _________________ (whatever). I really don't know what to say about your daughters birth request. I honestly think it might be very challenging just 6 weeks after surgery to be up with her at delivery. And, as to staying with her, I honestly would advise you against it if I had to say right now, not knowing what kind of recovery you will have. I say that because I don't think there is anything needier than a newborn infant and your own child who will probably be somewhat overwhelmed. I realize that you are saying you wouldn't do anything...but ask yourself how likely it would be if she or the baby needed something if you wouldn't try. I think you may underestimate how needy you will still be, and depending on your pain levels, still under quite a bit of medication. I think I would lower her expectations, and tell her that if you do very well and feel up to it that you will come see her for a day or two, but that she should plan to have others take on whatever support roles she feels she needs to have in the hospital and when she first comes home. Look at it this way, at least you will be very available by telephone when she calls with all the questions a new mother is bound to have! Thats my advice...but please realize it's just an opinion! Take Care, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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