1/16/13 - 3 month checkup

Christmas Eve

Wednesday Alexandra went for her 3-month post-op checkup. She has not completely healed yet (some flaking, extra skin where her scar is), but Dr Merwin doesn't need her to return for 6 months. She has also developed a sore place on her ear where the processor lays against her ear. This will eventually adapt with a slight callous.  He was pleased she is doing so well. We are so Blessed!

We asked about the possibility of an implant on her right ear. She would receive an additional 20% increase in hearing and localization of sound. In Alexandra's case, he did not think it was worth it as long as she is receiving benefit from her right hearing aid.Our Prayer is that her hearing in her right ear will stabilize for many years. She also had a hearing test this week on her right ear, and the results were slightly better than a year ago. That was a first!  Her ear may have been healthier at the time of this testing.  We also don't need to return for 6 months for any tweaking of the settings. God is Good!!!

Another good report is she is doing so well in the area of ear infections. She has not had one since the implant in spite of a cold which often leads to an infection. Thank You Father!!!

Speech therapy at UT will resume today. She has done really well during the holidays, and we are excited to see what the therapist thinks of her improvement.

As a surprise we are taking her to HEAR her nephew perform at Remedy Coffee in the Old City. What fun!