Sadly a few days after the operation I was rushed back into hospital , i had a bit of a temperature and discomfort in the pain i was having on my right side of my head. So I was on put on IV( intravenous) antibiotics- yuck!!!, not nice i know but it did make me better in the long run despite feeling so dopey . I must say Mr Pringle was ace - he did say this type of thing was rare and also kept an eye on me on a daily basis.( I trust him hes been implanting along time so I guess he knows his stuff!) Please don't let this put you off - like any surgery there is risk and I'm typical - as anything that happens has to happen to me ha ha! I'm sure the staff saw me coming and thought 'here we go again!!' Especially when i asked for vodka to be put in the IV drip - NO CAN DO - was there response!
MY IV DRUGS - YUCK!
Thankfully the CI centre they inform me of the risks and symptoms for post operation period - which i had noted, having that knowledge helped me a great deal. I'm also thankful to my GP for checking on me on his rounds by chance ( I was intending to ring him so it was quite spooky him turning up like he did!) he didn't mess about , believed in me and referred me back to hospital very promptly - that takes some dedication. - sadly hes retiring soon so I shall miss him - I want to thank him hes been the best to me throughout my health and ear problems- I really do wish him all the very best x
I also had a nice surprise when admitted to hospital 4 doctors appeared on there knees to trying to find a vein in me( i have small veins! -maybe that's why the vampires haven't had me yet!) - wasn't nice but i was making them chuckle when i said ' gosh I've never had 4 nice men on there knees to me before - i must be some lucky lady!'
The lovely view from my hospital bed - this is what kept me going!( my escape mission !!)
My stitches came out on the 8th August in the care of Mr Pringle , it went OK bit tender but total relief ( thanks to Emma my friend for holding my hand!) - the ones behind my ear are dissoluble but the top of my scalp they had to be removed - I did gently remind Mr Pringle ' If you've implanted devil horns! I wont be impressed!' - I'm terrible aren't I? but that's me full of humour - it keeps me going ! I bet he was so glad to see me go too - and the outpatients must of thought i was mad when i yelled down the corridor with my mate saying 'yay they're out - No stitches woop!'.
RIGHT EAR
LEFT EAR
RIGHT INCISION ON SCALP AFTER STITCHES ARE OUT!
LEFT INCISION ON SCALP- AFTER STITCHES ARE OUT
My reasons for being so hyper? well It was jolly uncomfortable to sleep on !!Thankfully my mate lent me her v neck pillow it helped me place my neck in between so i didn't have to lie on my side! Naturally we as humans do lay on a side and I did find i was tossing alot in the night ! Getting the painkillers stopped me winching and whinging in the night and also made me comfortable. the pain was subsiding each day - much better and much more comfortable - so if you do a have a CI Operation - please don't suffer make sure you get the right medication and pain relief - a bunch of grapes come in handy too! ( email me if you need to know why cos I'm being polite on my blog!) Also i discovered Arnica - a herbal redemy - it helped alot of my swelling go down - please however seek medical advice before taking
Over all - I'm still recovering, a bit dizzy some sounds tinnitus in my ears but that's normal for post operation, I've just finished 14 days of antibiotics ( purple mission here we come!!)- they don't like you to go out for that period for fear of risk to infection - lots of reading, drawing and day napping for me - but today was bliss my first day out- my hairdresser washed my hair! Cant tell you how wonderful that was ! I must of sounded like Meg Ryan in that film 'When Harry met sally'! when she does her fake expression ( those of you who know the film will know what i mean !). knackered me out afterwards i was sound asleep when i got home ha ha! I feel like an old aged pensioner -but happy dreams and happy thoughts!
Meanwhile - Ive been overwhelmed with all the gifts, cards and messages from all my family and friends - i feel strange as its usually me who's Florence nightingale - visiting them making them comfortable - so I'm blessed - a quote for you :
"Friendship makes prosperity more brilliant, and lightens adversity by dividing and sharing it."
-- Cicero (44 B.C.)
-- Cicero (44 B.C.)
As for me - the only way is up now - I had a special letter in the post today - my switch on date for the 16th September - I cant tell you how much I'm looking forward to it - I know i wont hear perfectly to begin with as i will have to learn sounds again which may take time - but I'm just excited about this adventure!!
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Interesting site, and keep it up and update, hope you r well love and see you next month (exciting) wont be long xxx
Ha! I think it was all worth it, just to have four male Doctors on their knees infront of you.
You have done amazingly well though in such a short space of time *dance*
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