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What's your review of Cochlear Osia 2 System?
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My surgery is coming up on Friday…another question if you don’t mind. Can you actually feel the implant? Curious if it’s something you can feel through the scalp, or if you are sleeping on that side whether it’s uncomfortable. Thanks!
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I had the Osia 2 implant in July. The outline of the implant is very distinct in my scalp, but I do sleep on that side occasionally. I did not sleep on that side for the first month just as a precaution on my part. I wanted to make sure it had a good start toward healing. My scalp in that area was numb for a couple of months, but the feeling is almost completely restored now and continues to improve over time. I love my Osia, and would recommend it for anyone who meets the criteria for an Osia.
Paul-- Here's are a few of my post-op photos. The white compression band/cap became a bit painful over the 24 hours that it had to be worn (my face is blocked because I didn't look so great after surgery). The second photo is of the post-op wound (a lot of swelling, which dissipates with time as @lmayo said). The final photo shows the wound as it was still healing, when there was less swelling. The lumpier area is the bottom area, closest to the incision.
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I can feel a lump in my scalp where the bottom part (the transducer/vibrating part is). I can vaguely make out the shape of the magnetic pad part.
I don’t sleep on that side, but have laid on that side a few times without issue. I sleep on my other side and on my back so I have no issues with that.
Best of luck with your surgery! You’re going to be so happy that you did it! Keep us posted and let me know if you have any questions. Aside from the aching/muscle soreness, the worst part of post-op is wearing the thing around your head for the first 24 hours. It’s tight and really becomes uncomfortable. So just keep in mind that that irritation will be over in a day. I bought a foam wedge to keep my torso and head elevated for the first few days, which was really helpful.