dsmerritt Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Well I have finally been given a date for my bonebridge implant - 18 Dec. Very excited. I haven't been given any information on recovery time after the implant, ie how much time off work. Anyone have any suggestions on how much leave, if any, I should take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted November 30, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Excellent - congratulation! Hard to say - I was off a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted November 30, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 That's is awesome news! So happy for you!! I not have a bone bridge so can't really answer that part of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted November 30, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Great news!! Good luck with your surgery. I have a cochlear implant I am new implanted so I can't help with info either. I needed two weeks for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesidae Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 My doc suggested to stay home for 7-10 days. My recovery was much better than expected. I had a bit of pain for 48 hours post op. The area behind the ear was swollen for 4-5 days. I must admit my mental alertness was not up to snuff for 5 days post op (not sure why). I am 6 days post op and I feel very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted November 30, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Did you take strong pain mess? They have a tendency to make u groggy. Or just from the surgery. The merest hey use for surgery can affect everyone differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmerritt Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Thanks for the feedback! Since it is so close to Christmas anyway, I might just take the following week off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 1, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Newhearing - operations for Bonebridge and cochlear implant are not same... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 1, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I know that. But it gives the reader something to go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted December 1, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 As far as recovery, it really varies from person to person. If your CI surgery is on a Thursday, from the people I have talked to and my own experience, usually by around Monday you have your legs under you. Things need to be taken slow. Some have issues with pain while others are just taking Tylenol by the next day. Some have a little dizziness and some don't. Others mentioned different taste shortly after surgery. This did not happen to me. I think these are the most common things you might hear from people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 1, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I agree Adam. Everyone is an individual. We all do things differently and we all react to things differently. I had pain for 21 days no dizziness and really bad tinnitus for the first three weeks then it calmed down. So take it with a grain of salt. No two people will react the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 1, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I know that. But it gives the reader something to go on. Pardon me, but then it's not possible to compare pain and discomfort's level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 1, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 As far as recovery, it really varies from person to person. If your CI surgery is on a Thursday, from the people I have talked to and my own experience, usually by around Monday you have your legs under you. Things need to be taken slow. Some have issues with pain while others are just taking Tylenol by the next day. Some have a little dizziness and some don't. Others mentioned different taste shortly after surgery. This did not happen to me. I think these are the most common things you might hear from people People - can I ask you something: this is topic for Bonebridge and somebody could be confused when you explain CI surgery and postoperative issues within this section. Please. have in mind that someone who is just entering into this field can not process everything immediately... Pardon me but we mix a lot of facts and experiences - can we please stick with the titled topic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 1, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Yes ma'am we can do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmerritt Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 I love that everyone is so willing to share their knowledge and experience on this forum. I really appreciate the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Sandy Posted December 2, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Good luck with your surgery. What a fantastic Christmas present! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 2, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 The more you know the better you will do. It encourages others to do their best when they see their peers striving for their best and really working hard to get there. Life in genera is not a piece of cake so why should we expect it? So d your best and only good things will come of it. Best of luck on your surgery and recovery. It is definitely a journey worth taking!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 2, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 I love that everyone is so willing to share their knowledge and experience on this forum. I really appreciate the feedback. Well, speaking for myself - I am here because I have learnt so much just by reading other people's experiences. Then of course, I will share my experience... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted December 2, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Kara and Ivana Very well said. I could not agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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