HearPeers Heroes Matt Posted June 29, 2013 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Did somebody mention nuts........mmmm.......nuts..........aaaaaaahhhhh. You guys are all nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leblisa Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Still a bit light headed and get tired somewhat easily but no dizziness. The only time I'm aware of a funny taste in the far right side of my mouth is when I brush my teeth; don't notice it at all with eating. Ear pain is easily managed with Tylenol. I did try putting in my right hearing aid this morning (now that the swelling's down enough to do so) and, sadly, did not hear a thing. Perhaps I need to wait another couple weeks for swelling to fully subside before testing to see if I have any residual hearing left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leblisa Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Oh! forgot to mention: I took a shower and washed my hair today: that made me feel quite a bit better. My incision seems long; I think it's because I asked surgeon to place the magnet pretty far back. Sore throat from intubation is almost fully gone. There: that's the full update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted June 29, 2013 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Lisa, sounds like you are doing quite well considering. it takes a little while for the swelling to go down and also realize you head right now is thinking WHOA! what the heck just happened to me. I didn't have any taste problems but from what I understand, it corrects itself rather quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russboltz Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Lisa - you sound like a typical recovery. The soreness may last all the way up to (and even a bit after) your activation; I had very slight swelling even 4 weeks later, and the incision site is still sensitive, which isn't unusual for any incision as that can be the case for several months. I did find that putting antibiotic ointment on each day made it feel better. Good luck on it all! rusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Matt Posted June 30, 2013 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Lisa, did you loose much hair. I'm just jealous of anyone with hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simekj Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Sounds good Lisa. I put crystaderm cream on the scars and it helped to soothe and heal the them. They may take a good month to 'cool' down. I made the mistake of putting my aid on too. Don't worry, it will become a non-issue. Basically drives home the point that this is it -- no turning back. And overall CI is way better than HA any way. As for tired, totally normal as it's the anaesthetic. Don't push yourself too much. It can take 2 weeks for some people to get over the chemical effects. Just sleep often. You need to be emotionally well for switch on. The more rested you are, the better you can cope with whatever happens at activation. I found myself in tears sometimes. It can hit like a freight train. Some of that is the release of tension due to struggling with HA. Everyone is different of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted June 30, 2013 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Karen pefectly said. summed it up perfectly and I actually felt the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted June 30, 2013 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Nice to hear - one more person in hearing world: congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Sandy Posted July 28, 2013 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Lisa, good luck with your activation tomorrow. I'm looking forward to your reaction. Keep us informed. I'm sure everything will go well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted July 28, 2013 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Yes lisa good luck tomorrow. I know you have got to be excited. please let us know how it goes. Cant wait to hear about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted July 28, 2013 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Joining into the club of cheerleaders... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leblisa Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Awww, you guys are so sweet. Here's how I'm feeling about tomorrow (see attachment): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpl2ci Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Lisa, best wishes for a highly successful activation tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Lisa, Good luck on your activation, the exciting moment has finally arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Matt Posted July 29, 2013 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Well it's tomorrow already here - so how was the activation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted July 29, 2013 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 ok Lisa lets hear it! how did it go?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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