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My Cochlear Implant - a journal

Hearing Loss | Last Active: Jul 22, 2023 | Replies (159)
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@lizzy102

I woke up this morning tingly, giggly and filled with joy. The wait for the first step toward understanding and hearing was so difficult for me! Per other CI recipient stories, I’m in for an even more excruciating wait in the next two weeks until my activation appointment. I am certain the decision I made is the correct one - the joy tells me so.
Last minute? What are the odds I’ll have to stay overnight at the hospital?
Has anyone had a CI and NOT come out of it with balance problems and dizziness?
How do I best handle the days right after surgery?
Thank you, in advance, for any guidance.

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lizzy102 | @lizzy102 | Jan 16, 2020

Surgery was today! It went just great! My surgeon was a peach and the staff very caring. I popped out of anesthesia with no dizziness or other issues. Pain is manageable. I do have a grapefruit sized bowl over my ear that has 4 x 4 dressings in it.Got a little bruising and my neck is sore from my head being turned on the side.I don’t notice an increase in tinnitus at this time.
Thoughts about “How to get ready for your surgery”.
Do neck stretches - looking over your shoulder with your shoulders down and back, for a couple weeks before the dare.
Eat extra protein before surgery and bring some for the evening after. I did protein drinks and ate my usual healthy diet.
Bring socks.
Bring your positive attitude.
Bring Gatorade or a better electrolyte replacer for after surgery, hospital gave it to me and I had some in the hotel room.
Questions?
Thoughts?

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