The surgery went well. We'll know more in two weeks when the new cochlear implant gets turned on. In the meantime, I invite you to read about the time the Dalai Lama went skiing (well OK, went to look at skiing) (via andrewducker):

http://www.slate.com/articles/life/culturebox/2014/02/dalai_lama_at_a_santa_fe_ski_resort_tells_waitress_the_meaning_of_life.html

"He cupped his hands, shouting down to the oblivious skier, “Look out for post!” He waved frantically. “Look out for post!”
The skier, who had no idea that the 14th incarnation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion was crying out to save his life, made a crisp little check as he approached the pylon, altering his line of descent, and continued expertly down the hill."

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