Going Bilateral. Two Cochlear implants! Surgery is July 8th.

[CountryWolf07]

Hi everyone, thought I would share my news that I will be having surgery on July 8th to have my second cochlear implant. I have had my first cochlear implant since I was 16. I'm 29 now. I decided it was time to make another change in my life for the better and that is to do the second. Most especially do it BEFORE my wedding in about 5 months. :)

I've decided to make a blog to follow my post surgery to recovery to the day when I have it turned on and my achievements & struggles with the second cochlear implant. If you're interested into taking a peek into my life through a blog, here it is: http://rmcbuckeye84.blogspot.com - I'd appreciate it for good thoughts, prayers, vibes, etc. because I am feeling super nervous about it and it's been 15 years to make a big decision and it was time to do it before I change my mind.

[mbsmum]

Prayers and good thoughts on the way. I wish you all the best and speedy recovery.

[kaycountrygal]

Good Luck! I just went to your site http://rmcbuckeye84.blogspot.com and read your introduction. I kept the site and will check back and forth to see how you're doing. You're in my prayers for a wonderful outcome re your surgery and implant.

[Karen]

I was just thinking we had not heard from you in a while! Hope it all goes extremely well! :)

[chocolatepuppy]

Good luck and many prayers. Please keep us updated!:)

[smokey the elder]

Good luck! I bet you're looking forward to being able to hear out of both ears.

[phesina]

The kitties and I are all sending along our prayers and good wishes.

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[pomtzu]

This is great news, Rachel - not only about your 2nd implant, but your upcoming wedding as well. I bookmarked your blog, and will be following your progress. Wishing you the very best. :)

[CountryWolf07]

Thanks everyone! Seems like Ryder knows how I'm feeling and wants to stay close to me. He's a love bug.

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[phesina]

AWWWWwwwwwwww!!!!! He's going to take GOOD care of you!!!

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[Catty1]

All the best, Rachel! Is it a long surgery? How quickly does a person adapt to the new hearing?

I bet this is exciting but a bit scary too. HUGS! :love::love:

[Grace]

Thanks for the link to your blog. I really enjoyed reading your history with the earlier implant - and how much things have changed.

Thanks for allowing us to share this with you :)

[mbsmum]

Good Luck Rachel.
I am looking forward to reading your post surgery blog.
Speedy recovery
Prathima

[Freedom]

Exciting, Rachel! And a bit scary, as well.


Congrats on the upcoming wedding, and prayers for a speedy success with the implant surgery.

[robinh]

Just stopping in to wish you all the best on your surgery.

[CountryWolf07]

Just stopping in to wish you all the best on your surgery.

Hello! I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone. I had my surgery yesterday morning. All went well! I posted on my blog as well. :)

[Karen]

Yay! Good to hear that! How is it adjusting?

[Catty1]

YAAY! I thought of you yesterday. Off to the blog! :D

[Catty1]

WOW. What a high-tech gadget the Nucleus 6 is! And the auto-filter thing is awesome!

Had you thought about getting the other one upgraded?

Glad everyone was so nice to you. I am sure they feel really happy to do something that makes such a huge difference for someone!

You've got a good big doggy nurse there. You're in good hands! ;):D:love::love:

[mrspunkysmom]

Hey, I've been following you on Facebook. I'm glad all is going well.

[CountryWolf07]

Yay! Good to hear that! How is it adjusting?

I'm adjusting well. Looking forward to having it turned on in two weeks! :)

[CountryWolf07]

YAAY! I thought of you yesterday. Off to the blog! :D

Thanks! :) I am planning on updating it tonight. Already over 500 views!

[CountryWolf07]

WOW. What a high-tech gadget the Nucleus 6 is! And the auto-filter thing is awesome!

Had you thought about getting the other one upgraded?

Glad everyone was so nice to you. I am sure they feel really happy to do something that makes such a huge difference for someone!

You've got a good big doggy nurse there. You're in good hands! ;):D:love::love:

My audiologist actually suggested I update my left ear's CI - but it's entirely up to me. I would have to go under again so they can take out the old and put in the new. MAYBE in a year or two... It's possible. :)

I'm just so thankful to have had a great surgeon and his staff. SO considerate and kind. That's who I'd rather go with than someone who is cold and "all business."

I am just so happy that I am doing well!

[cassiesmom]

Yay, yay! I am glad things went well! I love the picture of you and nurse Ryder on your blog! :)

[phesina]

Wonderful news! I'm glad it all went so well.

[kaycountrygal]

Wonderful news that you've had your procedure. I'm off to your blog now. Take care.

[Grace]

I'm enjoying your blog - and so glad that things are going so smoothly for you. Can't get over how big Ryder is - and how handsome :)

[CountryWolf07]

Thanks everyone! I will be making a new post today. Made a new one yesterday. Today is going to be a long one, I think. :)
My newest challenge: Try not to end up on my wrong side when sleeping. I need to stay on my left side, not turn up on my right side. Otherwise I wake up in a little bit of pain on my ear. :\

[Catty1]

Use a body pillow? Or bunch of pillows? Or a large, immovable doggie? ;):D

[CountryWolf07]

Use a body pillow? Or bunch of pillows? Or a large, immovable doggie? ;):D

I may have to use a neck pillow! Hmm I can try a body pillow. I do have a lot of pillows to use so I'll put it between Mike and I. And on my other side, too. I'll try that tonight. :)

[Karen]

I may have to use a neck pillow! Hmm I can try a body pillow. I do have a lot of pillows to use so I'll put it between Mike and I. And on my other side, too. I'll try that tonight. :)

Yeah, because the dog will just shift with you when you move, so won't prevent rolling over! Good luck! And it will be interesting for you once you turn it on, as you will have stereo hearing - a new ability to tell where sounds are coming from? I miss that ability, though I took it for granted the first 30 years of my life!

[CountryWolf07]

New update: http://rmcbuckeye84.blogspot.com/2014/08/i-am-bilateral.html - now currently 1314 views! I'm pretty surprised. :) Hoping to update in a day or two with my next experience(s)...

[Karen]

Oh, Rachel - so happy for you! Progress is happening! And yes, I know how exhausting it can be retraining your brain!