Since the surgery/ activation I've noticed I'm a lot more sensitive when it comes to deaf jokes- when I had hearing aids it took me until sophomore/jr year of College to become ok with the jokes- which are funny I do have to admit. so NOW that my hearing in my left ear is completely gone- it's difficult to accept it. I miss out on A LOT more than I did in the past, which is unfortunate as I am such a social person. People have been good to me and very understanding but I can understand their frustrations in having to repeat themselves more than one time.
So there you have it, I'm a lot more sensitive nowadays- a lot more frustrated and moody....
but ALL in ALL I remain optimistic :) This was a good move and I do not regret surgery for a minute!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Activate!
Thursday, August 26 I finally got my device "processor" (or CI from here on out). So I met with the Audiologist and she gave me my whole kit (LOTS of stuff) I got 2 of everything so I have a backup when needed- it's quite the setup and it's taking a bit to get used to.
As for sound, I knew going into this NOT to expect any miracles- and a miracle I did not get. As of now (3 days post activation) I continue to hear a high pitched sound- it's consistent and quite a bit annoying. I still remain optimistic, they say it takes about 6 months to a year to really know if it worked or not.
That's my brief update, next will be more of an emotional one. :D
As for sound, I knew going into this NOT to expect any miracles- and a miracle I did not get. As of now (3 days post activation) I continue to hear a high pitched sound- it's consistent and quite a bit annoying. I still remain optimistic, they say it takes about 6 months to a year to really know if it worked or not.
That's my brief update, next will be more of an emotional one. :D
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Post Surgery!
Hey all,
sorry I didn't write any sooner, my computer has this new "thing" it likes to die and be REALLY slow... so I don't like to use it.
Surgery went well, took longer than expected but went very well, I did stay over at the hospital and hardly slept- it's annoying, they make you wear these leg things that puff up to help your circulation, but I'm glad I stayed for the anti nausea meds and such. Recovery is going slow, well I feel better so I guess it's not too slow. Other than a brief trip to the local ER for anti nausea meds and fluids on Friday night/ early Saturday morning I've been lucky, little to no dizziness or ringing in my ears- today I feel headache-y and my ear hurts. I'm able to get up and down the stairs on my own and eat! My appetite is pretty small now and I've lost up to 8 or so pounds but I'm sure I"m gaining that back too so thats GREAT!
So far I've watched 2 seasons of the Big Bang Theory (AWESOME show) and I'm almost through the 3rd season of the Office.
Nap time before bed time!
:)
sorry I didn't write any sooner, my computer has this new "thing" it likes to die and be REALLY slow... so I don't like to use it.
Surgery went well, took longer than expected but went very well, I did stay over at the hospital and hardly slept- it's annoying, they make you wear these leg things that puff up to help your circulation, but I'm glad I stayed for the anti nausea meds and such. Recovery is going slow, well I feel better so I guess it's not too slow. Other than a brief trip to the local ER for anti nausea meds and fluids on Friday night/ early Saturday morning I've been lucky, little to no dizziness or ringing in my ears- today I feel headache-y and my ear hurts. I'm able to get up and down the stairs on my own and eat! My appetite is pretty small now and I've lost up to 8 or so pounds but I'm sure I"m gaining that back too so thats GREAT!
So far I've watched 2 seasons of the Big Bang Theory (AWESOME show) and I'm almost through the 3rd season of the Office.
Nap time before bed time!
:)
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Reality
So... reality is starting to sink in- and I"m having a lot of anxiety. The typical response is "it'll go just fine" or "thats understandable" but I don't know how to tolerate it other than keeping busy. I picked up hours at my summer job and I'm hitting up school a couple of times this week so I can prepare my classroom and the stuff I NEED at the beginning of the year so the week or so after my surgery I can have NO worries. HA yeah right- I worry all the time, but that's another battle for another time!
Reality REALLY sunk in when I read someone's facebook status on Sunday referring to it being August. WOW. August- really? and then today my lovely cousin and co-worker asked "is your surgery next week" and I said "no it's the 12th... wait... that IS next week" ...super... I'm excited, yet apprehensive. The whole "surgery" thing on my HEAD is causing some "background stress" in my life that is definitely showing through in my everyday life... i.e. I'm crabby. But I try to do my best at covering it up! :)
There's my semi-emotional rant for you!
Reality REALLY sunk in when I read someone's facebook status on Sunday referring to it being August. WOW. August- really? and then today my lovely cousin and co-worker asked "is your surgery next week" and I said "no it's the 12th... wait... that IS next week" ...super... I'm excited, yet apprehensive. The whole "surgery" thing on my HEAD is causing some "background stress" in my life that is definitely showing through in my everyday life... i.e. I'm crabby. But I try to do my best at covering it up! :)
There's my semi-emotional rant for you!
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