dsmerritt Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Well I took the plunge and got implanted yesterday. To be honest I almost walked out of theatre as I was petrified, but stuck with it. Apparently they had lots of issues with the implant due to the skin graft from my previous ear reconstruction surgery but it's in place so the ENT is happy. Pain is kind of under control so feeling more positive now :-) Will keep you updated with my journey! Thanks for your support so far. Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted December 18, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 I'm glad that is behind you. Rest well. Mary Beth Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Sandy Posted December 18, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Congratulations! Let your journey begin! Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 18, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Hello dsmeritt, Excellent news - yes, ears reconstruction can alter vascular path which actually dictate surgical planing. Now, just rest and wait patiently your activation. Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 18, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Yay!! Glad to hear the worst is over. Rest up and wait for activation!! It's a wild ride!!! Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesidae Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Good for you! I recently took the plunge as well (about a month ago). Felt pain for 24 hours. Swelling (ear) lasted about 5 or 6 days. I experienced numbness around the surgical area of approx. 10 days. I don't know what I was expecting, but the surgery/recovery was much better than I expected! I get my processor on Dec. 30. My advice?? Be patient Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted December 20, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Good luck on December 30th Ross! Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmerritt Posted December 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Good luck on the 30th Ross! My pain is still hanging around but I expect that is due to some of the complications they faced getting it in place. It's nice and discreet though which I like. Each day I feel better but looking forward to complete recovery. Ivana do you know what they would be referring to when they talk about bluelined re the surgery? It's mentioned in my notes but no idea what it means! Cheers Darrelle Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 20, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Good luck on the 30th Ross! My pain is still hanging around but I expect that is due to some of the complications they faced getting it in place. It's nice and discreet though which I like. Each day I feel better but looking forward to complete recovery. Ivana do you know what they would be referring to when they talk about bluelined re the surgery? It's mentioned in my notes but no idea what it means! Cheers Darrelle Hello Darrelle, well, blue line or blue-lined means - leading line but it has to be connected (I guess) with some intra-operative finding. If you can quote little bit more, perhaps it could help me to be more specific. Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Sandy Posted December 20, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Good luck on the 30th, Ross. What a great way to start off the new year! Keep us posted and don't forget, ask any questions,; we are here to support each other's in this awesome journey! Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmerritt Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Thanks Ivana. It says that 'anterior to sigmoid bone removed - posterior scc may have been bluelined, no exposure' and 'posterior semicircle canal ? Bluelined' All mambo jambo to me hahaha Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 21, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Thanks Ivana. It says that 'anterior to sigmoid bone removed - posterior scc may have been bluelined, no exposure' and 'posterior semicircle canal ? Bluelined' All mambo jambo to me hahaha Ah, now it is clear - it just mean a certain surgical finding where your surgeon have seen marked posterior SCC. This doesn't have to mean anything bad, just surgeons usually like to underline finding which they remind during the surgery. That's why they cleared possible misunderstanding by stating the fact that the aformentioned SCC is intact. Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmerritt Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Ok thank you!! Ivana Marinac 1 Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbras Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Ross, Hope all goes well on 12/30. What a way to start the New Year! Elaine Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Matt Posted December 22, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Hey Darrelle, Congratulations on joining our elite club! When's your activation day? Where are you from? I live in Newtown, NSW and go to SCIC for my checkups. Keep us posted. Matt Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmerritt Posted December 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Hi Matt! I'm in Perth. No idea activation day yet. I guess I won't find out till my checkup on the 5th Jan :-) Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadepedro Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Good luck! We'll be activated 8th jan. All the best to you. Keep us informed Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 22, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Ok thank you!! Keeping fingers crossed - so the activation goes smoothly... Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 22, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Hi Matt! I'm in Perth. No idea activation day yet. I guess I won't find out till my checkup on the 5th Jan :-) Well, it's approximately a month after the implantation. That's how it was with me so there is no reason why it wouldn't be same for you. Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted December 25, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Congratulations on the start of a new journey!! Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/985-finally-implanted/#findComment-6789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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