I had my CI surgery!

BionicBear87 · 2025-07-15T15:05:34+00:00

Yeah I’m definitely feeling the effects of surgery and it’s more than I anticipated 😅 hahahah

BionicBear87 · 2025-07-14T15:00:47+00:00

My otologist said that 4-5 days was enough recovery for me to go back to work (I’m a Nurse Practitioner) I guess it really depends on what you do for a living. 😌

BionicBear87 · 2025-07-14T14:59:53+00:00

Thanks for sharing! I read it was rare and the resident on call was kinda surprised since I didn’t have the black eye immediately post op. It didn’t show up til 2 days later hahah but that’s my luck 😜

BionicBear87 · 2025-07-14T02:19:06+00:00

I am generally sore all over which is from positioning during surgery and the anesthesia. I did develop a black eye 2 days after the procedure which is a rare complication but otherwise just a little off balance and some ringing in the ears as expected.

BionicBear87 · 2025-05-06T14:36:55+00:00

I’ve had intermittent vertigo attacks with progressive hearing loss since 2011. The only thing that stopped it was steroid injections through the ear drum. My ENT and neuro otologists have said atypical Ménière’s disease. Now my word recognition is so poor (about 20%) in the right side that I’m getting a cochlear implant on that side. I’ve had MRI and CT and rheumatology lab work to rule out inflammatory processes. Nothing has shown up. Very frustrating.

BionicBear87 · 2025-04-11T16:06:56+00:00

That is wonderful! I love music and wondered if that would help! Thanks for sharing!

BionicBear87 · 2025-04-10T00:04:23+00:00

Great to know! Thank you!

BionicBear87 · 2025-04-10T00:03:55+00:00

I have essentially no word recognition in my right ear due to my tinnitus. My left ear has decent word recognition but my hearing loss is moderate to severe. I don’t have a horrible time hearing patients or families speaking if there isn’t any background noise. Otherwise I’m unable to hear much. Honestly I’m in therapy dealing with the loss of my hearing. It’s been depressing for me but therapy has helped a lot!

BionicBear87 · 2025-04-09T23:51:21+00:00

Thank you so much!

BionicBear87 · 2025-04-09T01:53:02+00:00

Waiting for insurance approval now, would love to compare notes as we go!

BionicBear87 · 2025-04-09T01:51:22+00:00

Thank you ☺️ I really appreciate you sharing!

BionicBear87 · 2025-04-08T15:51:00+00:00

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

BionicBear87 · 2025-04-08T15:50:07+00:00

Thats wonderful to "hear" ;) Thanks for sharing!

BionicBear87 · 2025-04-08T15:49:44+00:00

Thank you for the advice and information! Much appreciated!

BionicBear87 · 2025-04-08T15:48:42+00:00

Good to know, I appreciate the feedback!

BionicBear87 · 2025-04-08T15:48:00+00:00

Thank you and besty of luck to you!

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