Update on Helper Ear #2

It was not easy but June did it! The internal piece of her right helper ear has been implanted. Typically kids June’s age stay in the hospital for 1 night after cochlear implant surgery. June likes to be different, so we stayed for 4 nights! She is doing great now but did require some additional care post surgery. The surgery itself lasted about 7 hours which meant a long time using a breathing tube. Her throat was sore, making eating and drinking uncomfortable. In addition, a substantial amount of blood was lost requiring a blood transfusion a day after surgery.

The team at Boston Children’s watched June carefully over the next few days and responded to her symptoms. She bounced back on Monday, had a great night Monday night and we were clear to go home on Tuesday am.

Thank you to our care team in Boston and all of June’s family and friends who sent positive healing thought and prayers our way. We felt the love and very much appreciate the support. Activation of helper ear #2 is July 13!