Cochlear Implant Information

Ugh. Where do I start on this?? I'm sure you know, Elijah is deaf. We found out at just over a year old. So, we did the 6 months of hearing aids, to no avail. So now, he is a Cochlear Implant candidate. It took a long long time to convince his dad that that was the best thing for him. Finally, he called the social worker, and gave his consent! So his surgery is scheduled for August 22, 2008. I am so so so nervous. But Dr. Kang, his surgeon...is a wonderful dr. He is the best of the best. We are SOOO lucky to get him for the surgery. He even scheduled it for a Friday (even though he isn't in the OR on Friday) so that Eli could come home with me, instead of going home with Jon right after the operation. I am MUCH more comfortable that way. I am still scared $h!tless...but I think he'll be ok. We are doing the right ear, and hopefully he'll be able to gain some speech. I will definately be keeping this updated with the progress...