Hi I had my Laby, a week after Redwing, Two years ago on 5th November 2012. It was a bit of a trauma as i had a post operative infection. And Rehab is no walk in the park. But Wow what a great time i have had since then , my life is normal again and i love it. i know there are fears about the other ear etc . But i believe you have to live now and why wait like 'huracaneone' always says . if your going to get it in the other ear , having this op wont make much difference. The only time i notice i have had the op is that i have to be being mindful of postioning myself to hear when there is background noise. Very occasionally i get a slightly out of balance couple of days, but it is nothing and i know its not going to last and its not going to get any worse. I can live with that. It took me about a good six months to feel normal after the op , but it is soooooo worth it , if things ever get bad for me again at least i will know i have had these years of normality which i would never have had without the op. A Big thanks to those who helped me . Larry and Sharon thanks for the support you made it so much easier for me Sharon for all the comforting messages and larry for all the fantastic rehab advice. I can see you are both still ok , Anyone know how Jen is getting on she was having her op a week after me. love to you all deevette
Devette, So nice to "hear" from you. Isn't life a whole lot better now than the last time you posted? I agree with you, living in the here and now without vertigo and drops is far better than life before the laby. I am pleased that I was able to support you through your recovery. I remember you had an awful infection and if I remember correctly in the UK they do not give heavy doses of anti-biotic before the surgery? Anyway you survived and now you have a wonderful life. So happy for you! I have not heard from Jen since the website changed over. I hope she is living life to the fullest too. Keep smiling and living, God Bless! Sharon
That is wonderful! I would get another one if I had to and use a CI to hear. To me life with vertigo is no life. I would rather use a cane or even an electric scooter to get around then be home bound with my head in a toilet. Great post! Now enjoy life and leave the future in Gods hands!