Surgery Risks and Complications

Thought I'd share. Just received some papers in the mail that i have to sign prior to the surgery. Surgery is scheduled for Sept 16th at about 9am.

Infection: the risk is small, but could occur, and would require treatment and could cause the operation to fail.

Facial Paralysis: could occur. The eye on the side of the surgery will not close and the mouth would pull over to the opposite side.

Fluid Drainage: spinal fluid drainage can result in meningitis. Would result in hospitalization.

Anesthesia Risk: can lead to many complications (most that I see is tachycardia).

Failure of the Device: once implanted, may not work due to a break in the wires or the induction wire may fail or cause irritation in relation to other possible problems. (Well that would totally defeat the purpose).

Magnets: The induction coils may contain permanent magnets to assist with the proper alignment of the internal and external coils. The long term effects of permanently implanted magnets is not known.

Electrical Current: a signal processor will be supplied after a period of healing. This processor is connected by a wire to an external induction coil that is worn over the implanted induction behind the ear. These produce an electrical current that stimulate the cochlear nerves. The result of all this stimulation on the nerves, brain, and/or other tissues, is unknown.

Other than that... I should be fine!