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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mashiara13 January 19 2011, 05:07:22 UTC
*fingers crossed, toes crossed, everything crossed*

Good luck, Ben, I'm sure it will go well.

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beniowa79 January 19 2011, 22:45:06 UTC
Thanks M! Please don't keep your eyes crossed for too long! Talk to you on the flip side. :)

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angalin January 19 2011, 05:21:49 UTC
Good luck and good wishes for a brave new auditory world!

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beniowa79 January 19 2011, 22:45:42 UTC
Boldly going where no bookworm has gone before! Thanks Laura! :)

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peadarog January 19 2011, 10:45:14 UTC
Good luck!

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beniowa79 January 19 2011, 22:45:54 UTC
Thanks Peadar!

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icemannorth January 19 2011, 11:39:50 UTC
Good luck with the surgery, Ben!

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beniowa79 January 19 2011, 22:46:19 UTC
Thanks Jostein!

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regina_of_york January 19 2011, 13:35:32 UTC
Good luck! I'll be thinking of you tomorrow, and crossing my fingers for a quick recovery.

Also, did the doctors ever tell you if the implant will grant any superpowers? ;-P

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beniowa79 January 19 2011, 22:47:39 UTC
Thanks Regina!

Yes, I will become a cybernetic bookworm. Able to access any ebook or online library anywhere on the Net. I will be unstoppable! MHUHAHAHAHA!

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