Upcoming Surgery

Jan 18, 2011 15:52

Well, the surgery for the cochlear implant in my left ear is set for this Thursday, January 20th.  It'll be at University of Iowa Hospital and will take about three hours.  I don't know the exact time yet; the hospital will let me know tomorrow.  I'm a little nervous as I've always hated hospitals, but I have confidence that the doctor is the right ( Read more... )

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xraytheenforcer January 18 2011, 21:57:33 UTC
*fingers crossed*
Good luck at the doctor's Ben, and may the healing process go quickly!

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beniowa79 January 19 2011, 22:41:58 UTC
Thanks Martha! :)

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fenryng January 18 2011, 23:40:03 UTC
Seconded; good luck with the surgery.

Is the outer part also going to involve surgery, per se?

And yeah, at this point anything is better than nothing.

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beniowa79 January 19 2011, 22:43:41 UTC
No, the inner part is the only one that will involve surgery, thank goodness. And thanks!

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stubbycarey January 19 2011, 01:15:24 UTC
Best wishes Ben!

Hoping it all goes very well for you.

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beniowa79 January 19 2011, 22:43:50 UTC
Thanks Stubby!

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_lady_narcissa_ January 19 2011, 03:27:26 UTC
I'll be thinking of you on Thursday and sending lots of positive thoughts your way! Best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.

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beniowa79 January 19 2011, 22:44:02 UTC
Thanks Gretchen! :)

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nora_anne January 19 2011, 03:44:32 UTC
Good luck! Fingers crossed =)

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beniowa79 January 19 2011, 22:44:14 UTC
Thanks Nora!

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