Hi Sharon,
This is great news.  I am happy for you.
Merry Christmas and continued healing.

Virgie and Lady Hoshi
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sharon Hooley" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 6:53 PM
Subject: Stitches taken out today!


> Hi again folks!
>
> Today I went to the follow-up appointment at the surgeon's office.  the 
> nurse examined the site, and said I'm doing very well.  She was able to 
> take some of the stitches out, but she said that those that are left will 
> dissolve.  She instructed me to put a cotton ball in my ear to keep it dry 
> while I wash my hair (Finally I get to really wash my hair!), and to put 
> an antibiotic salve on a place that has opened up.
>
> Judy picked me up at Day Treatment, and, on the way, she gave me the 
> things that I was given after surgery:  the processors, and I don't know 
> what went with them, if anything, and a stuffed animal, sort of like a 
> koala bear, that the Cochlear Corporation company hands out.  It has its 
> name on it, and a piece of velcro behind its ear. (I don't know what would 
> stick to it yet.) I decided that it's a male, and named him Victor.  Those 
> on this list named Vicki, just be glad I didn't name "her" Vicki! Haha! 
> While waiting, which took quite a while, we talked with a lady whose baby 
> son is deaf and getting the implant tomorrow!  It was fun telling her how 
> it goes and about the things that can happen.  She told us about a 
> language that combines some signing and lip movement, so that deaf people 
> are more aware of what sound is like.  Interesting!  When all is said and 
> done, I want to be put on a list for anyone who needs information and 
> support for their journey to better hearing.
>
> Tomorrow I go back to Elks to work with Jenna on becoming familiar with 
> the processors, and the accessories I think she'll give me.  She said 
> there is a big box of things to study before the big day.
>
> I wish I were getting the activation during this Christmas season, so I 
> can sing:
>
> All I want for Christmas is my processor,
> My processors,
> Just my processors;
> All I want for Christmas are my processors:
> So I can hear you say, "Merry Chrissstmasss!
>
> (For those who can't tell, I added some extra "S" letters, to celebrate 
> the high pitches, including the sizzle of the "S," that I haven't heard in 
> years.)
>
> More news tomorrow!
>
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>
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>
> Sharon