Well, at about 3pm i signed into my docs office, for my 2 weeks follow up and for the testing of my implant. After about 15min the Audi assistant came and got me for the testing. I was instructed to remove my HA and then had the Processor (the external part of the CI) placed over my ear and the magnet took right away. I didn't feel the magnet at all, which was reassuring since i was afraid of it being immensely uncomfortable. The initial test took about 2 min and showed all the electrodes were working properly, the second test was a series of beeps, which to my sounded like a telephone was ringing, (one of those old ones that sound like a bell going off) they tested this i think 22 time, once per electrode. This was so they know where to start the level of sound on my processor when they turn it on on the 17Th of July. The sounds felt like they where coming from with in (which they where) but it was kinda weird, i mean sound normally would go into the ear and then you hear it; but this was more like i heard it and it traveled out of my ear. I was given a card to carry showing that i may set off airport security systems and as a warning for medical procedures in the event i can't respond to questions. i was also given the instructions video for the processor and Implant, which i will view later. After this I went back to the waiting area, where i waited for the doc. After a few more minutes, I was taken back so they could get my vitals and then given a room to wait in. while they where taking my vital i was given a copy of the pics they took during my surgery. I will try to post these later, since i have to scan them first. After a while the doc came in and we talked about what i can and can not due. Basically its all the same, no bending and no stooping, I can't lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk. No mowing the lawn or going to work as there are to many particles in the air that can damage my eye. You want to talk about depressing news.....Most people would welcome the time off work and enjoy it. I, However, am depressed my it, i have been home for two weeks now with nothing to do, i have two more weeks of nothing to do ahead of me now. and I am making no money what so ever. It has gotten to a point where if i hadn't had the testing part done today, i would probably regret even having this surgery; But hearing the beeps during the test reminded me of what the outcome is and how the benefit out weights the negative. Well that's really about it, so i guess i will leave you all to ponder the safety advice given in the movie "Volcano"
In the event of an Earth Quake, "stand in the door jam, put your head between your legs and kiss your A** goodbye."
Pics of the surgery will be up later, maybe not today but later sometime.
Hanah Grace Kaminski
15 years ago
1 comment:
Baby i know these last two weeks have sucked as you would say since you can't do anything. But you know the outcome will bring you much JOY.. I also know you are depressed that you have to be off another two weeks but you knew going into this it could be a long recovery. Yes i know u didn't think or even know about the Belly Palsy but there could have been worse problems that could have happened..... But honey the outcome will be amazing just think two weeks and you will be turned on.... Honey its been since you were 8 years old since you could here from that ear... I am so excited for you!!!!!!!!!!! Keep your head up and remember I love you and the kids love you and your family loves you..... So hang in there and no matter how low you may feel it could be worse.... Plus think of this time as bonding time with the kids and your wife......Well hang in there and i will be at your side no matter what.. I LOVE YOU!! And you are a wonderful husband and father.. Just remember that no matter what the Lord hands you we as a couple will get through it... So smile and just get excited about the 17th... It's almost time to be able to hear again.... I LOVE YOU SEXY MONKEY
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