document.write("<script language=\"javascript1.2\" type=\"text/javascript\">function emo_pop() {window.open('http://www.haloscan.com/commenthelp.php','Help','width=200,height=360,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes');}</script><table width=\"97%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MainTable\">  <tr>    <td>    <div align=\"center\">    </div>    </td>  </tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"117525\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=74c6bf74e242bc0d58e1ea82dce1c4ac&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Oh Jen/AKA Princess and the Pea,<br><br>I'm SO happy that you aren't living with the daily pain and headaches any more!  For just that, it was certainly worth it.  I've been and will continue to send positive thoughts and prayers your way that you will get some sound from it.<br><br>I agree.  Amanda is an inspiration.  She's taking everything in stride and like the rest of you, we're really proud of her.<br><br>Hugs,<br>   Jennifer<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Jennifer Bruno Conde | <a href=\"http://jenniferbrunoconde.blogspot.com/\" title=\"http://jenniferbrunoconde.blogspot.com/\">Homepage</a> | 09.06.08 - 2:08 pm | <a href=\"#117525\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"117526\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=502bdd27d5f98d73f7f4e90b9205fff7&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Oh Jen!  You don't know how much it means to me to read this post!  I had a really good feeling that the reimplantation would do the job as far as curing you from pain.  <img src=\"http://www.haloscan.com/images/smileys/content.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" />  <br><br>I have just the same feeling about your re-activation.  It is not going to hurt like last time my little princess of sunshine! <img src=\"http://www.haloscan.com/images/smileys/content.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" /><br /><span class=\"byline\">           Abbie | <a href=\"http://contradica.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://contradica.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 09.06.08 - 2:57 pm | <a href=\"#117526\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"117532\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=4e9f862f1a553487a622ddd139cfacb0&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Wonderful news! You sound so happy!  I'm glad your new ear feels better already!  You sound like a new person already.  I'm glad the headaches and pain in your ear are gone already.  When you get activated, will you call your new ear Thing 3?  <img src=\"http://www.haloscan.com/images/smileys/content.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" />  <br><br>Somebody has a birthday coming up. . . *whistling Happy Birthday and looking around. . . *<br><br>Hugs!  Laurie<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Laurie | <a href=\"http://lauriescidance.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://lauriescidance.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 09.06.08 - 7:16 pm | <a href=\"#117532\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"117539\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=448639e14eccf4880c04c5bcc273e7ec&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />I am glad you're no longer suffering from the pain and can now sleep on that side in comfort!  Now that is out of the way, onto to better things...17 days to activation!!<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Sam | <a href=\"http://samspritzer.com\" title=\"http://samspritzer.com\">Homepage</a> | 09.07.08 - 5:46 am | <a href=\"#117539\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"117540\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=51d47b7735e0f8093bf33c309a1ec5b7&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Hi Jen, I am Charlotte, Recent Implantee (around same time as Amanda) and doing well.<br><br>Reading your blog.. wow! And i am glad to hear that you are on the mend. <br><br>Charlotte<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Charlotte | 09.07.08 - 6:12 am | <a href=\"#117540\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"117551\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=e049172ec55095b4c0c3384565c06114&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Congrats on the success Jennifer. I know how it feels to have uncomfortable feelings in my ears. Ever since I was four I have had problems in my ears and have found it hard to sleep. I too have a low tolerance for pain and uncomfort. I think it's great that you took a chance and I'm glad it has paid of for you.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Jessica | 09.07.08 - 3:50 pm | <a href=\"#117551\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"117554\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=13606e25c311932e262a5da07224474a&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />I have been waiting for this news and I am so happy for you. What a relief it must be. Yay, Yay, Yay!!! Now that your body can relax we will be hopeful for the hook-up. Cheers!<br>Glenice<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Glenice | <a href=\"http://2bionicears.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://2bionicears.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 09.07.08 - 7:13 pm | <a href=\"#117554\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"117560\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Yay! I'm glad that you're able to feel the difference. Kind of interesting isn't it?<br /><span class=\"byline\">           CyborgQueen | <a href=\"http://cyborgqueen.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://cyborgqueen.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 09.07.08 - 8:26 pm | <a href=\"#117560\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"117575\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />GREAT news, Jennifer!  Glad the pain has been eliminated with your new ear.  Pleasant dreams...  <img src=\"http://www.haloscan.com/images/smileys/content.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" /><br /><span class=\"byline\">           Loreene | 09.08.08 - 11:26 am | <a href=\"#117575\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"117581\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=b99048904d00594a5519717cbe06620b&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Jennifer-<br>I am SO happy everything is going well.  I\"ve been thinking of you, and was hoping you emerged fairly pain-free!<br><br>Yay!-<br>Melissa<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Melissa | <a href=\"http://loudesthouseonblock.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://loudesthouseonblock.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 09.08.08 - 2:10 pm | <a href=\"#117581\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"117586\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=6825a54c80c64f883ed6d3ecfe7c4b43&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />No pain is a wonderful improvement by ANY standards.  Sounds like you are setting yourself up for a good activation day--being satisfied already sure helps.  I kept telling myself there was no guarantee how it would go, even though my other ear went so well.  And it was a good way to approach it.<br>Enjoy that blissful sleep!!<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Liz from HJ | <a href=\"http://www.liz.hupp.com/\" title=\"http://www.liz.hupp.com/\">Homepage</a> | 09.08.08 - 4:33 pm | <a href=\"#117586\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"117595\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=cad8dc18d1747d2e5247faa8b5ee90fa&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Oh, yes . . . an answer to prayer! It is so wonderful to hear that the pain is gone. I'm just thrilled for you, Princess.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Sheila | <a href=\"http://www.sheila777.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://www.sheila777.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 09.08.08 - 7:31 pm | <a href=\"#117595\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"117600\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=5d0c2ed80f94a4a1e13e1bf8d56123c0&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />This post just MADE my day, Jennifer!  What fantastic news -- I am so happy you're already feeling better in your \"new\" ear and that painful feeling is gone.  <img src=\"http://www.haloscan.com/images/smileys/content.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" /><br><br>YAY!<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Wendi | <a href=\"http://suddensilence.wordpress.com/\" title=\"http://suddensilence.wordpress.com/\">Homepage</a> | 09.08.08 - 10:03 pm | <a href=\"#117600\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"117618\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=31db70eabc547fbf298b2155c15958a1&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />What a WONDERFUL post to read!!  I'm so happy for you.  You are so very brave to have faced down what must have been such a daunting situation, go right back into the fray and just make it better!  And now you get to 'do-over' activation! Video taping it???<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Li-Li's Mom | <a href=\"http://grendelskitchen.com\" title=\"http://grendelskitchen.com\">Homepage</a> | 09.09.08 - 11:41 am | <a href=\"#117618\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"117628\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=bdcfc918b130e245a42bf198252455c0&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />You are an inspiration!! I am so glad that the pain and discomfort you had before is gone and that you are feeling really happy with your \"new\" ear.<br><br>Sending positive thoughts your way. <img src=\"http://www.haloscan.com/images/smileys/content.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" /><br /><span class=\"byline\">           Shari | <a href=\"http://literallyblindsided.blogspot.com/\" title=\"http://literallyblindsided.blogspot.com/\">Homepage</a> | 09.09.08 - 11:08 pm | <a href=\"#117628\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr>    <td class=\"InputCell\">                  <div id=\"newcomment\"></div><form method=\"post\" name=\"addComment\" action=\"http://www.haloscan.com/comments/stereophonicbionic/926319457296701822/\" target=\"_self\">        <p>    Name: <br />          <input name=\"name\" type=\"text\" size=\"38\" value=\"\" /><br />          Email:<br />          <input name=\"email\" type=\"text\" size=\"38\" value=\"\" /><br />          URL: <br />          <input name=\"url\" type=\"text\" size=\"38\" value=\"\" /><br />          Comment:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"javascript:emo_pop()\" title=\"Smiley and tag help\" target=\"_self\">?</a>&nbsp;<br />          <textarea name=\"addMessage\" rows=\"12\" cols=\"38\"></textarea><br /><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"subscribe\" id=\"subscribe\" value=\"1\" /><label for=\"subscribe\">Notify me of followup comments via email</label>        </p>        <p class=\"PSubmit\"><input name=\"submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Publish\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"SubmitButton\" />&nbsp;<input name=\"previewMessage\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Preview\" class=\"SubmitButton\" />        </p>      <input type='hidden' name='user' value='stereophonicbionic' /><input type='hidden' name='comment' value='926319457296701822' /></form>    </td></tr>  <tr>    <td><p align=\"center\">        Commenting by <a href=\"http://www.haloscan.com/\" target=\"_blank\">HaloScan</a></p>      </td>  </tr></table><img src=\"http://c5.statcounter.com/counter.php?sc_project=561713&amp;java=0&amp;security=01eeff58\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" /></body>");