Crimson Wife Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 As some of you may know, my 7 y.o. was diagnosed last year with progressive hearing loss. She is scheduled tomorrow (5/6) to receive a cochlear implant in her worse ear. I'd appreciate any prayers/good vibes for a successful operation with as much preservation of her low- and mid-frequency hearing as possible. Thanks! 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Sending lots of prayers and good vibes for surgery and recovery. And lots of hugs - the waiting while they're in surgery is not easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Sending lots of good thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Good vibes and thoughts coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in Richmond Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Sending prayers & hugs for your little girl that all goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflowerlady Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Wishing her all the best and praying! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliz Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Praying for her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tress Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Praying for a successful surgery! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 :grouphug: and prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azucena Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Sending prayers that all goes successfully today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaniemom Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Sending good thoughts and prayers for not only the surgery but the wait for activation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Hugs and best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daria Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PrincessMommy Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 praying for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Schadenfreude Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 You got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly in IN Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Praying! We have MOSD here, so I've had the joy of knowing quite a few kids with cochlear implants, and teaching several of them. The parents have always been very happy they've had it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Prayers for your dd and you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimom Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Crimson Wife, keeping you and your daughter in my thoughts and prayers. audiologist in my prior life, focusing on pediatrics and CIs. They truly are life changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Will keep her and all of the surgeons and nurses in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Thoughts and prayers and hugs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyGF Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Many prayers for her!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Praying and hope all is well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF612 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Hope all went well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I hope it went smoothly! My dd may be having that surgery someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaniemom Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 My ds had cochlear implant surgery at 13 months old. Now 7 years later I am amazed at how well he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I just saw this, I hope all is well and she has a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 The surgery time got pushed back several hours but went smoothly. Activation of the implant is scheduled for the 20th. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Glad to hear that it went smoothly. Why can't it be activated right away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Our vet has a cochlear implant, and a special stethoscope that attaches to it. They are truly wonderful things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimom Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) Glad to hear that it went smoothly. Why can't it be activated right away? I will answer for CrimsonWife since she is likely taking care of her DD. The surgery is to place the internal portion of the cochlear implant. In simple terms, an electrode array (like a wire) goes into the cochlea and another portion sits underneath the skin behind the ear. It is best if the there is some healing so swelling goes down, lower risk of infection post-op before they first utilize the external portion of the cochlear implant. As recently as ten years ago they preferred to wait 6 weeks but now they are shortening that interval to 2 weeks or less, depending on surgeon/audiologist preference. Between changes in the cochlea, swelling, etc., the CI device will need to be reprogrammed frequently in the early stages. There is a pretty good visual at the bottom of this page: http://www.cochlear.com/wps/wcm/connect/us/home/treatment-options-for-hearing-loss/cochlear-implants/how-the-nucleus-system-works Edited May 7, 2016 by zimom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Wishing her the best. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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