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Jazzmanic
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Geez Warren, I'm so glad you went in for a haircut. It sounds like they may have caught it in time but it sounds really scary. Here's wishing you a full and speedy recovery and I look forward to seeing you back on the water this summer.
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Sea Wolf
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| Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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Warren-
I'll be thinking of you and praying for a full recovery!
Did you ever recount to us how your hearing improved after the initial surgery?
I have a titanium hip and have worried some from time to time about the infection problem.
Good Luck!
Joe.  
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ghone
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| Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Speedy recovery Warren, I'm glad your doctor jumped onit quick. George |
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toyman
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| Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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I'm going right now to get a haircut !
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Doryman
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| Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Sea Wolf wrote: | | Did you ever recount to us how your hearing improved after the initial surgery? |
It has been an awesome experience! I can now hear many frequencies that I never heard before, and as a result I gradually have been able hear so much more of what is in my environment. Examples: the dog's nails on the wood floor, the electronic kitchen timer tones. Of course this also means I get to hear all the crap in daily living that you guys have been hearing all your lives and of which I had been blissfully ignorant. 
I have been going to UW for auditory training once a week (140 mile RT to Seattle) and it has been very beneficial. The fact remains, however, that at 62 my brain is not as plastic as a toddler's and so the process by which the brain maps neural pathways to associate sound with meaning is much slower and inefficient. That said, I am beginning to recognize snippets of conversation without having to see the person talking, and I expect this will continue. Will I get to the point of being able to hear on the phone? Maybe. If I keep up my exercises (reading along with books on tape for example) I will have a fighting chance. A great deal depends on context. If I know what people are talking about I have a better chance of figuring out what is being said from the sounds.
Thanks for asking,
Warren
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dotnmarty
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| Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Warren- If you get a chance, look out some southside windows of the Medical Center. You might get a good view of Montlake Cut and Portage Bay. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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starcrafttom
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| Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 11:48 pm Post subject: |
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Well don't worry about the dog. shadow is wearing him out in the back yard. If you leave him here for a few more days I will have him trained for you, well for me anyhow. rest and get well. hey if you just sit and watch you can shrimp while on a IV right? I don't need help just the 80 extra shrimp from your licence.
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Doryman
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| Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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| starcrafttom wrote: | | Well don't worry about the dog. shadow is wearing him out in the back yard. If you leave him here for a few more days I will have him trained for you, well for me anyhow. rest and get well. hey if you just sit and watch you can shrimp while on a IV right? I don't need help just the 80 extra shrimp from your licence. |
 Sounds good to me! Surgery has been moved up to tomorrow afternoon, which is good. I am going stir-crazy here. It is like being under house arrest but with an IV instead of an ankle bracelet.
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Sea Wolf
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| Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 1:27 am Post subject: |
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Warren- Thanks for answering! That note gives someone like me a whole lot better insight into what you're going through with the implants. Most folks would just assume they were to restore your hearing, not give you the gift of hearing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you tomorrow!
Joe. 
| Doryman wrote: | | Sea Wolf wrote: | | Did you ever recount to us how your hearing improved after the initial surgery? |
It has been an awesome experience! I can now hear many frequencies that I never heard before, and as a result I gradually have been able hear so much more of what is in my environment. Examples: the dog's nails on the wood floor, the electronic kitchen timer tones. Of course this also means I get to hear all the crap in daily living that you guys have been hearing all your lives and of which I had been blissfully ignorant.
I have been going to UW for auditory training once a week (140 mile RT to Seattle) and it has been very beneficial. The fact remains, however, that at 62 my brain is not as plastic as a toddler's and so the process by which the brain maps neural pathways to associate sound with meaning is much slower and inefficient. That said, I am beginning to recognize snippets of conversation without having to see the person talking, and I expect this will continue. Will I get to the point of being able to hear on the phone? Maybe. If I keep up my exercises (reading along with books on tape for example) I will have a fighting chance. A great deal depends on context. If I know what people are talking about I have a better chance of figuring out what is being said from the sounds.
Thanks for asking,
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Doryman
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Surgery was originally scheduled for Friday or Saturday. Then it was 2 PM today. At 2 PM it became 720 AM Friday. Now it is Friday afternoon. I feel like I am under house arrest, but with an IV instead of a bracelet.
<sound of extraction of hair>
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Sea Wolf
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| Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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Warren-
Sounds like you're playing a waiting game for the surgery time somewhat akin to keno/bingo/lotto/wheel of fortune/etc.
Hope the next roll/spin/ball has your number on it! Good Luck!
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TyBoo
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| Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 11:58 pm Post subject: |
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Warren, thanks so much for keeping us posted. There are a lot of us reading about it and wishing you the best.
That was neat reading your description the new sounds you are hearing.
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Captains Cat
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| Posted: Fri May 07, 2010 8:37 am Post subject: |
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Warren, this is what I get for not reading each and every post! Sorry about your problem, hope the surgery goes well and that you can get back to "life" as soon as possible. We're thinking of you on the East Coast!
Charlie
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Pat Anderson
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| Posted: Fri May 07, 2010 8:46 am Post subject: |
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Ditto, I am a ways behind too on all this. Wow, today's the day. We are hoping for the best for you, Warren.
Tom, you gave me a load of BS, sounds like you are giving Warren and even bigger load. And do you train Lhasas????
| Captains Cat wrote: | Warren, this is what I get for not reading each and every post! Sorry about your problem, hope the surgery goes well and that you can get back to "life" as soon as possible. We're thinking of you on the East Coast!
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Sarge
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| Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 12:35 am Post subject: |
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Geez, I don't check in as often as I should. Just reading all of this now and hoping that your surgery went well. Looking forward to seeing you out and about this summer.
Best wishes,
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