I had my OSIA2 bone conduction implant surgery (exactly) one week ago today. My Neuro-Otologist has tried 3 various incisions over the past 3-4 yr’s, and found the last one used on myself (upside down “U”) the least uncomfortable for his patients. While each patients pain tolerance is different; I can attest that I’ve experienced little or no discomfort from day one. While I had 3 pain med’s available to me ranging from Advil-dual, Gabapentin & Magnesium & Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, I’ve only utilized the Advil-dual on-and-off to eliminate random “slight” ache at the incision sight mainly at night prior to going to bed to assure a restful sleep.
While not all having the surgery have experienced the following, I have. The top, rear and side of my scalp of incision still has a numbing sensation, which is due to the nerve endings acclimating to surgery. Supposedly this could possibly last up to 2-months. I personally suffered tinnitus due to my sudden onset of single sided injury back in May 2019, that has been seemingly accentuated since last weeks surgery, which again should dissipate over time.
My first post-op appointment is next week, and fitting/programming on Aug. 30. Follow your doctors post-op instructions and you’ll do well. In a side note this is an excellent site for obtaining feedback from others having the OSIA2 surgery and use of their transducer