"House Divided" on Fox TV about deaf teenager

LuciaDisturbed said:
OMFG!!!!! :mad2: :mad2: :mad2: :mad2: :mad2:
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I had my CI implanted on Nov; surgeon told me to wait 4 weeks; that's the standard procedure to give the CI area time to heal

My friend, who's a teacher; watched House; here is what she said

"I watched it & wasn't quite sure what to think. It seemed that at the beginning they were going to explain a few things about the deaf culture & CIs. The creepiest thing was when the kid ripped out the CI...ewww. Oh...& the whole thing of them having him hooked up right after the surgery...not quite accurate!

I was disappointed, though, that I ... Read More suggested that my students watch it & it ended up having exotic dancers throughout the whole show. That was NOT my intentions when I suggested it. I hope it doesn't come back to bite me in the butt...you know, some parent writing me a nasty note saying she can't believe I would have her child watch that type of thing.....I don't really have control over what they show on tv though."
 
They better need more research before they can film the esp. better but guess they didnt...
 
JClarke said:
They better need more research before they can film the esp. better but guess they didnt...
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My daughter is a big fan of House and she told me they have doctors advising for accuracy.

Seeing tonight's show I couldn't believe it. It was so bad it was embarrassing.
 
Regardless of whatever happened in House. I thought of this picture of the deafies and AD'ers in here, WOOOO Congratulations to you guys! I know who you are ;)

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naisho said:
Regardless of whatever happened in House. I thought of this picture of the deafies and AD'ers in here, WOOOO Congratulations to you guys! I know who you are ;)
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Naisho, you aren't a scary stalker are you?? :eek:
 
As a deaf person & cochlear implant patient from Champaign, IL; I have to say that I disagree with the show 100%:

1) it is PHYSICALLY impossible to rip out ($50,000) inner implant with your bare hands; even if you tried, it doesn't work. I tried that; unless you have a knife OR long fingernails, it just doesn't work at

2) it takes a special E.N.T. surgeon to do the implant - Chase & House just doesn't have the skills or the requirements to do that type of operation because you have to really read and understand the CT results and have to navigate to avoid the nerves, etc.. can't just do it on a whim..

3) It is standard to wait up to a month after the surgery to give your body time to heal before turning on the implant - because the weekend after surgery; I got sick with dizziness issue... so that's why they have to wait a while... to iron out any "issues"...

4) to get that implant; total cost (including surgery and therapy) can be over $100,000 and the implants have to be on special order WEEKS ahead of time. You can't just have the CI on standby and install on a whim... the patient has to select what kind of brand, do some research, make an order, finish the insurance paperwork and then surgery.. that takes MONTHS to finish..
 
Bottesini said:
Naisho, you aren't a scary stalker are you?? :eek:
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Nah, I dunno how you came up with that but the last comment is directed towards my friend in there!

I'm jealous of the stardom. I wanted to be in House.
 
Do you see the bag on the stairs in the pic? Yea that's mine. I went to the bathroom, and I didn't hear them saying that they were going to start filming. DAMN!!!!!!
 
naisho said:
Nah, I dunno how you came up with that but the last comment is directed towards my friend in there!

I'm jealous of the stardom. I wanted to be in House.
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"I know who you are " is like something the villain in a scary movie says.
 
Bottesini said:
My daughter is a big fan of House and she told me they have doctors advising for accuracy.

Seeing tonight's show I couldn't believe it. It was so bad it was embarrassing.
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I agree with you... I am sure that FOX will not be happy with this ...
 
Bottesini said:
My daughter is a big fan of House and she told me they have doctors advising for accuracy.

Seeing tonight's show I couldn't believe it. It was so bad it was embarrassing.
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Well, not 100% accuracy this time, my friend.
 
Daredevel7 said:
Do you see the bag on the stairs in the pic? Yea that's mine. I went to the bathroom, and I didn't hear them saying that they were going to start filming. DAMN!!!!!!
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Damn. No wonder why House doesn't wanna spend time with us. He thinks we're tards.

Bottesini said:
"I know who you are " is like something the villain in a scary movie says.
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I have been described to be that of a mysterious character concept once before ;).
 
Daredevel7 said:
I think its funny how the boy got activated in like an hour after surgery. There was no reason to rush the activation. And Chase magically knew how to use CI software. Found that amusing.
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yeah same here. I was like "wtf, no no that's all wrong!" but then again, it's just a show. Kind of surprised me the inaccuracies in tonight's episode, when I know they do research and consult professionals to get illnesses and procedures accurate for the show. Did they just not find a CI surgeon to consult?
 
overthepond said:
I don't think this would be in UK for while yet as we just finished series 4. I have just checked for "House" DVD to buy for myself since i love House also I travel alot so bound to miss some programs.... guess what.... NO Subtitles! I have no doubt that Series 5 would have either.

I am down right disappointed.

Anyone willing to record it (dvd) with subtitles and send it to me in UK (I will pay of course) :-D
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Just waiting for few days after air then go to Hulu - Watch your favorites. Anytime. For free. and find HOUSE in there and it come with subtitle. I am not sure that hulu.com is for worldwide yet. Let me know if hulu.com is work for you.
 
PowerON said:
Are you sure you know about Dr. Greg House's behavior how he did like that way? Not only for this deaf but every other patient in different case.
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I am a very loyal House watcher...until now. But what he did...I know it's just a show...but it has put CIs in a very negative spotlight, much more negative than ever before. I mean, how many people watches the show? Millions. And what are they going to think? I know it isn't the first time the CIs has been put in a negative spotlight by a show, but this show is by far the most negative one surrounding CIs. I mean, if it was in actual real life and if I was THAT patient I would most definitely feel VIOLATED and I would SUE House AND the hospital for EVERYTHING House and the hospital has because it would most definitely violate all kinds of ethical regulations as well as medical regulations that ever existed. The patient may be under 18 but he is 14, most definitely old enough for the patient to make his own decision regarding CIs, and he already had asked that his hearing loss be left alone, but House went ahead and implanted him without anyone's permission, especially the mother's in the first place! House never even had the mother's permission in the first place!
 
Bottesini said:
My daughter is a big fan of House and she told me they have doctors advising for accuracy.

Seeing tonight's show I couldn't believe it. It was so bad it was embarrassing.
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I'm glad they did not use the brand of CI that I was implanted with...
 
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