28-05-2016, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by stevmk2
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Bit of a set back for me today.I've been to Oxford for my Pre-operation Assessment - and they're concerned about my low lung capacity because of the asthma and I'll have to have a general anaesthetic for the operation - they said they need to talk to the anaesthetist, my GP and see my last Lung Capacity readings.
If I can't have my Cochlear Implant my life's pointless once my hearing's gone - and it's going gradually, almost daily now.
Don't know what to do now - they said not to worry but it feels like my last hope - my last lifeline's just been snatched away from me.
Been on my Depression website already - I've got some friends there now - people who understand, but I'm still so very down and I've taken a second pill - I know I shouldn't but I feel I'm sinking under the weight of it all. stevmk2
I would also like to say that, it may not be easy, but many other deaf people lead a fulfilling life, so life isn't pointless without hearing... you just have to make a bigger effort to enjoy it.
28-05-2016, 07:57 AM
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I feel for you.I've gone through something completely different, but I thought my experience was the end of things for me at the time.
From that, I can tell you that you will get through this. It WILL get better.
You're stronger than you think you are right now.
Lean on your support. That's what they are there for.
Hope everything gets better for you real soon.
28-05-2016, 04:09 PM
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Re: Cochlear Implant
Originally Posted by Pesta
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Sorry to hear your news Steve. Don't give up, it might just be routine checks and fears they have to go over and any management of those before risking a G.A. - ie normal procedure.
May I ask when you last had a G.A. and if you were ok?
On the 15th of June I will have given up smoking two years Pats.
I had a bad start to today with the shakes again - always get that now if I'm anxious so I try to calm myself down but I lost it temporarily in front of someone I really didn't want to know about my depression etcetera.
That's the problem really, trying to hold yourself together when you know you are teetering on the edge, especially in public because you feel everyone's looking at you, judging you, maybe even pitying you and you really do not want that at all, just understanding.
I've been busy doing gardening and other things as we have friends coming round - it takes my mind off everything.
I know the Op will still go ahead - I'm panicking, dreading it NOT going ahead but they are just concerned about my low lung capacity.
I've had a cold again and it always goes to my chest but if I can swim 23 lengths of a 25 metre swimming pool in 35 minutes surely that must indicate that although I cannot blow until the widget on the scale goes to normal, I can still swim and work hard without getting to puffed out.
Sorry I got all maudlin. stevmk2
15-06-2016, 07:49 PM
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One week to go now - while I was away in Menorca the hospital tried to contact me querying the asthma problem again but I've not heard anything more today so far.I've got a complete list of appointments now from switch-on to a year after so that makes me feel better!
Back to work tomorrow - for one day only then it's three more working days and in the hospital! stevmk2
16-06-2016, 01:34 AM
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Re: Cochlear Implant
Originally Posted by stevmk2
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..... I can swim 23 lengths of a 25 metre swimming pool in 35 minutes ......
I haven't read all posts in this thread but I wonder if anyone has mentioned that the cochlear implant is an Australian invention ?
Recent major advances in some forms of cancer here too - and arthritis.
21-06-2016, 11:01 PM
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Sorry I've not been on here a while but I've had a few problems shall we say but they are all sorted now but the fact that I'm TWO DAYS AWAY from my Implant and they're concerned about my lungs has left me a bit.....er.....ANXIOUS!Just what I needed after Doc increased my dose of anti-depressants.
My lung functions are not great and as I have to have a general anaesthetic there's a risk, an greatly increased risk they say that I might have "adverse reactions" to the drugs - I might die in other words.
I've had to write a will and I have been told that, as per normal, I will need to sign a Consent Form at the hospital.
I'm ready though now, even for an adverse reaction - I can't face life going completely deaf so this isn't just life-changing now, it's life-saving, and I do mean that.
Wish me luck.
I'd say "I'll be back" but - who knows. stevmk2 xx
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