I'm excited for you! I remember having such mixed emotions before my surgery. I was excited to have the technology to hear better, but I was also anxious that the Osia wouldn't meet my expectations and I would be disappointed or that it wouldn't work at all and I'd be disappointed. These fears and concerns are natural, I think.

When my device was activated, all of those fears and anxiety went away. I find the device to be extremely comfortable (like wearing a barrette in my hair) and the sound is just like (to me) my natural hearing. Thank goodness we live in a time where such technologies are available to us.

Best of luck with your surgery! Surgery tip: get a wedge for your bed so your upper body/head can be elevated. The first 24 hours, when you have to keep the ear cover on, does get a bit painful because the cover is so tight. I would lift it off of my ear (by sticking my finger under the edge of it) to take the pressure off occasionally. I was sore in my neck and shoulder areas after surgery so any natural anti-inflammatory like cinnamon or turmeric might help you (and ibuprofen). My hair was a disgusting, matted mess after surgery. I think the antiseptic they use to clean the skin was dried into my hair, which made things worse. Maybe you can ask them to minimize that somehow for you. lol Overall, it was totally bearable and 100% worth it!

Please keep us posted!

Best,
Stephanie