Well..........unfortunately, she was not healed enough to have the staples nor the stitches removed. We will return next Wednesday. While we were waiting for Dr Merwin, Alexandra saw her left
hearing aid in my purse. She got excited and wanted to put it on. Of
course, she doesn't realize it would not do anything for her hearing in
that ear. It will be reprogrammed for her right ear as a backup. When I
told Dr Merwin about what happened, he was touched. He told Alexandra,
"You will be hearing so much better with the implant". We know this,
but it is always reassuring.to have it repeated.
We did receive her implant kit. I was shocked by how much is involved to make it work. We were so BLESSED to receive two processors (one is to be used as a backup because she is under 18). Not all doctors do this. I've read several manuals this afternoon and my head is swimming. I have a lot to learn.
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| The kit (i.e., suitcase) |
Just 2 of the 12 boxes in the upper tray alone cost $16,000
P.S. Dr Merwin's nurse is having her 2nd implant next Wednesday. She has taken so much time, both before and after Alexandra's surgery, to answer questions and let us feel of her head and examine her processor. Going way beyond duty..........
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