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False alarm - no hyperbaric treatment needed for Vince

@JudyEv (381960)

Rockingham, Australia

April 23, 2024 11:44pm CST

Vince went to an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist this morning and it seems his hearing is just the same as before. It’s the hearing aid that is at fault although Vince tested it when the problem first arose. So that’s good news. One less thing to worry about for the moment. He goes in for open-heart surgery on May 14 so it’s good we don’t have other issues to worry about for the moment. He sees the hearing aid people next week. He was told that if he does experience sudden hearing loss, to go straight to the clinic where he went today and to bypass a doctor. With sudden hearing loss, time is of the essence it seems. Another 'roo photo for you.

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@snowy22315 (208821)

• United States

24 Apr 24

Good, that little mystery is solved. I wish one of your son's could be there during the surgery. It would be nice to have the support.

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@snowy22315 (208821)

• United States

24 Apr 24

@JudyEv I would tell son to "man up" his dad needs him. You all have certainly been there for him enough times. Maybe you would feel more comfortable with your old stand byes though.It will be OK regardless I am sure.

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 24

The Irish son hopes the come home next year. It's the best he can do at the moment. I think I'll manage better without the Melbourne son who is a lovely 'boy' but has issues if he is out of his comfort zone. Vince's sister and brother are very supportive and I have good friends here in the village.

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 24

@snowy22315 Fair enough. We're hoping for the best.

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@LindaOHio (222280)

• United States

24 Apr 24

I'm glad that Vince doesn't have to have a hyperbaric treatment. I hope his surgery is problem-free.

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 24

Thanks. It's good he doesn't have this extra complication.

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@LindaOHio (222280)

• United States

24 Apr 24

@JudyEv You're very welcome.

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@rsa101 (40962)

• Philippines

24 Apr 24

I am so sorry about the hearing loss. I hope it is just another adjustment in his hearing aid and everything will be fine. I am concerned about his open heart surgery. I am hoping and praying that everything goes smoothly on this one.

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@rsa101 (40962)

• Philippines

26 Apr 24

@JudyEv Even with the decades-long advancements in medical technology, it is unsettling to consider that you will need to have your body cut open in order to have repairs made, and there is still no guarantee that everything will be alright.

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 24

@rsa101 That's very true.

@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 24

Thanks very much for your prayers and kind words. It is a common procedure nowadays - open-heart surgery - but it's not common to us!

I can't help being a bit worried.

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@TheHorse (238284)

• Walnut Creek, California

24 Apr 24

Glad his hearing is OK. Are those two fighting over a girl?

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@TheHorse (238284)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 24

@JudyEv They're so cute. But I gather they can be ruffians at times.

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 24

@TheHorse The bucks in particular are not to be messed with.

@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 24

Either a girl or territory or maybe just over who gets to drink first at the dam.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

24 Apr 24

Thank goodness he doesn’t have to have that treatment. Best of luck to Vince with his open heart surgery.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

25 Apr 24

@JudyEv I certainly hope so

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 24

Thanks Dianne. Hopefully in a couple of months it will all be over and he'll be fighting fit again.

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Gayle Harrelson

@2ndchances24 (12195)

• Cloverdale, Indiana

24 Apr 24

It seems when we hit a certain age everything want's to fall apart at 1 time or at different times we don't expect things to fall apart on us.

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 24

Yes, that's very true. You just get over one thing and something else happens.

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 24

@2ndchances24 That's all you can do. Good health is so important.

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Gayle Harrelson

@2ndchances24 (12195)

• Cloverdale, Indiana

24 Apr 24

@JudyEv Yep that's about the way it goes that's why I'm going to do all I can to stay as healthy as I can for as long as I can.

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@GardenGerty (169452)

• United States

24 Apr 24

That is quite the way health care and health emergencies work. One thing complicates another.

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 24

I can see that. And some medications have to be stopped before the operation and I guess that will impact on his blood sugars or whatever. You just have to hope the doctors know what they're doing.

@Juliaacv (56180)

• Canada

24 Apr 24

That must be a relief that his hearing hasn't gotten worse. Another 3 weeks until his surgery, hopefully that time will pass in reasonable time. I love the picture of the roos.

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@Juliaacv (56180)

• Canada

24 Apr 24

@JudyEv I agree, plus you have to finish preparations for when he returns to recouperate.

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 24

The surgery is enough to worry about without a hearing issue as well.

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@LadyDuck (502343)

• Italy

24 Apr 24

I am really glad that Vince does not need hyperbaric treatment, there are so many complications that this treatment can cause. I hope that everything will be fine with him.

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@LadyDuck (502343)

• Italy

24 Apr 24

@JudyEv I am very glad, it is true we do not hear as well as in our young days, but we also have no hearing issues.

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 24

Thanks, Anna. It's good that we don't have any hearing issues to worry about at the moment.

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@Tampa_girl7 (54715)

• United States

25 Apr 24

His surgery is not far off. I know you will both be happy to get it done. Love the roo pic.

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Apr 24

It seemed to take ages to get a date for the operation but now it's approaching very quickly.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

24 Apr 24

Did you forget half your article? I'm glad his hearing hasn't changed. I like the picture.

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 24

I think what might have been the first half was the previous article where I said he'd be having hyperbaric treatment.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

24 Apr 24

@JudyEv I read it too and found the first half. Thanks.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

24 Apr 24

@JudyEv I am glad that got straightened out before Vince has his surgery. What are they doing in the photo you put here?

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 24

The photo shows two buck kangaroos (males) fighting. We're pleased that his hearing hasn't got worse.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

24 Apr 24

@JudyEv That is great news that his hearing has not gotten worse. I thought they were fighting but was not sure so I wanted to ask.

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@MarieCoyle (59155)

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24 Apr 24

I am glad it was a hearing aid problem. That is easily fixed with no additional pain or procedures. I am sure you are worried enough about him without any additional problems! I will pray for you both, Judy.

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 24

Thank you, Marie. Yes, we're very relieved that it's the hearing aid that is at fault.

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@MarieCoyle (59155)

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25 Apr 24

@JudyEv I am sure it was a relief. You're welcome, Judy!!

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@Beestring (15373)

• Hong Kong

24 Apr 24

Hope everything goes well with his surgery.

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 24

Thanks. It's almost a routine happening now but still a bit worrying when it involves someone you love.

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@Beestring (15373)

• Hong Kong

24 Apr 24

@JudyEv Yes, understand.

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@rebelann (117216)

• El Paso, Texas

24 Apr 24

I hope he won't have anymore issues with his hearing. I pray his upcoming surgery will go really well.

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 24

Thanks for the prayers and kind words. At least his hearing hasn't got worse which is a good thing.

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@FourWalls (86628)

• United States

24 Apr 24

SOOOOO thankful to hear that!!!!!! Also glad to get another kangaroo photo.

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 24

Thanks. I'm always pleased to have an excuse to put up a roo photo.

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@wolfgirl569 (135664)

• Marion, Ohio

24 Apr 24

Glad it's something simple.

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 24

As are we! He had tested his hearing aids but obviously something slipped past him or whatever.

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@RasmaSandra (97954)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

24 Apr 24

Love those roos. Glad that his hearing is well, Will put him in my prayers and hope the surgery goes well,

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 24

Thanks. It's much appreciated.

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@Shiva49 (28377)

• Singapore

24 Apr 24

It is news to me that sudden hearing loss needs immediate attention. You would be readying for the open-heart surgery of Vince soon. I pray that it is smooth sailing.

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 24

Thanks for the kind words and prayers. We didn't know either but sudden hearing loss needs immediate attention. You have at the very most 7-10 days to seek help or it will be too late.

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@nicegolden (409)

• Shenzhen, China

24 Apr 24

so glad to see "False alarm",and hope May 14 goes well

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@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 24

Thanks for the good wishes and yes, it's good not to have the additional worry of his hearing loss.