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Stapedectomy (ear surgery) results.
Hey All. I had Stapedectomy surgery in my left ear 3 months ago. It's a surgery where a small bone in the inner ear (the stapes) is removed and replaced with a titanium prosthesis. Sometimes this bone gets fused, doesn't vibrate much, and results in a loss of hearing that isn't nerve related.
Yesterday I had my hearing test and final checkup. I gained about 40 decibels, which is just about the max I could have achieved. Fantastic results! One month after the surgery and I knew it had worked I ordered by Taylor BTO. |
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Wow, that's super, Dru! Nice way to treat yourself!
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Tom '21 Martin D-18 Standard | '02 Taylor 814c | '18 Taylor 214ceDLX | '18 Taylor 150e-12 | '78 Ibanez Dread (First acoustic) | '08 CA Cargo | '02 Fender Strat American '57 RI My original songs |
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Well ... as a fellow countryman, you know that it didn't cost a dime! ... oh wait, you're talking about the BTO?
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You bet, $ better spent on BTO! To not have to worry about health care costs is such a blessing! Yep, back to the original topic!
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Tom '21 Martin D-18 Standard | '02 Taylor 814c | '18 Taylor 214ceDLX | '18 Taylor 150e-12 | '78 Ibanez Dread (First acoustic) | '08 CA Cargo | '02 Fender Strat American '57 RI My original songs |
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Glad to hear it went so well!
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Sachi Kolaya Carmen, Trek parlor (by Harv L), Martin 000-28EC, Taylor GC-5 and 355. |
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Thanks alot Sachi, mon ami. (BTW, OT, my ancestors migrated from Paris to Nova Scotia back in 1708).
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I'm originally from Nova Scotia and was in Paris two weeks ago. Does that count?
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Tom '21 Martin D-18 Standard | '02 Taylor 814c | '18 Taylor 214ceDLX | '18 Taylor 150e-12 | '78 Ibanez Dread (First acoustic) | '08 CA Cargo | '02 Fender Strat American '57 RI My original songs |
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Great news! Congratulations. Now you will hear your new Taylor all the better when it arrives!
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Well ... considering I was born in Nova Scotia and lived there a few years, and visit my folks a few times a year, YES, it does count! I've never been to France though. Why did you go to Paris? Business or Pleasure?
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Great news, Dru. One both counts.
Doctors knives scare the heck out of me... So far so good, they've not touched me. Jerry |
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Thanks ... and I don't blame you. I've been put to sleep 3 times (tonsils, wisdom teeth, and ears). I can also say that I am healthy!
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Thanks Sharon. I'll be sure to post some pics of the new guitar, and I'm sure it will sound much louder than it would have a few months ago.
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A pleasure trip for my wife and I. 16 days spent touring (sites and visiting vineyards) in Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Piza, Venice, Paris, and a visit to Laval, France to see my wife's family on her (deceased) mother's side. A memorable adventure!
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Tom '21 Martin D-18 Standard | '02 Taylor 814c | '18 Taylor 214ceDLX | '18 Taylor 150e-12 | '78 Ibanez Dread (First acoustic) | '08 CA Cargo | '02 Fender Strat American '57 RI My original songs |
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Really great news, Dru. I'm happy for you.
~ S. |
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Thanks Spieler.
There was one 'drawback' to the surgery. I lost some of the taste on the left side of my tongue. Dr. confirmed this is due to the surgery but I should be better in 6 month. Nothing major but it does feel just a tad numb. |