Nucleus 5
Roses
My ENT said that I should be a good candidate for CI"s. The wait here in
Vancouver is now about 1 year. It took me 6 months to see the Doctor.
Does anybody have any experiences with this new processor/CI? My doctor
says it's better than the previous model.
Rosemary
Roses
So you only have to wait 8 days after the surgery. Good
Please keep me posted.
Thanks
"CI Candidate" <CICan...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:7mtk6kF...@mid.individual.net...
> In another month I might be able to offer some info.
> Scheduled for implantation on Dec.10 and activation
> on Dec.18.
>
> In the meantime check out the Yahoo group, CIhear.
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CIHear
>
> They also have a web site with lots of info.
> http://www.cihear.net/
>
> The Nucleus 5 doesn't have a long track record to date
> but those who I've read about are quite pleased.
Steve W. Jackson
CI Candidate <CICan...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> On Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:03:29 -0800, "Roses" <Rose...@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
> In another month I might be able to offer some info.
> Scheduled for implantation on Dec.10 and activation
> on Dec.18.
>
> In the meantime check out the Yahoo group, CIhear.
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CIHear
>
> They also have a web site with lots of info.
> http://www.cihear.net/
>
> The Nucleus 5 doesn't have a long track record to date
> but those who I've read about are quite pleased.
I'm interested in how you can have activation only 8 days after surgery.
I have bilateral implants, one in early 2004 and the other in summer
2007. In both cases, it was several weeks post-surgery before my
activation because I had to wait until there was sufficient reduction of
swelling to ensure that everything was in place. Is this shortened
period something resulting from a revised surgical technique I've heard
about, or something else entirely? I'm curious, mainly.
--
Steve W. Jackson
Montgomery, Alabama
Steve W. Jackson
CI Candidate <CICan...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Not everyone has complications such as swelling and of course, if
> I suffer problems the date will become extended. Several people on
> the CIhear Yahoo group have had shortened activation periods, one
> 7 days. I either have in on Dec. 18 or I wait till well into January due
> to VA scheduling and audiologists vacation schedule.
>
> As long as the wound is scabbed over, there is no reason why the
> processor can't be hung on the ear and the unit activated. The surgery
> has advanced to only a single incision adjacent to the hairline and
> no longer do they cut a large flap out of the scalp for access. They
> no longer drill holes for suturing the magnetic receiver in position
> either as they used to do. The whole procedure is on video for view
> at: http://www.tampabayhearing.com/VideoCochlearImplant.aspx .
> Quite interesting, even if you aren't a candidate.
I've heard and read about new surgical procedures that were said to
shorten the delay, which is why I inquired. And while I'm hoping it
won't come to pass, there might be a remote possibility that I'll need
one of my implants replaced, which further heightens my interest in
newer surgical techniques and faster activation times.
But swelling is not a complication, it's a natural result of traumatic
treatment of tissue. There will *always* be some swelling whenever
tissue is traumatized by surgery. As surgical techniques improve,
there's less tissue trauma and less time required for it to improve.
I believe I've seen that video before. I agree that the process might
be of interest to everyone, candidate or not. It's worth a look.
Ken
wrote:
> In article <7n087sF3kdp3...@mid.individual.net>,
> CI Candidate <CICandid...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> > On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:47:45 -0600, "Steve W. Jackson"
>
> > >In article <7mtk6kF3jgnt...@mid.individual.net>,
> > > CI Candidate <CICandid...@earthlink.net> wrote:
The big reduction in the thickness of the implant - the part which
goes into the cochlea - may be a factor in shortening the delay. It
also made possible the hybrid aids which Cochlear has released.