Oh bonnie, you're too kind,,,she's now 14, i assume she's in mainstream already ,,,,If you find one , kindly email me at karen_rambongga@... if there's...
I used to have very few problem over ten years ago with old body type CI. Fortunately I have never had problem with any of BTE type. If it set off alarm it...
Hi Carolyn, I was in a similar situation like yours except for tinnitus. Had HAs behind both of my ears. And I got fever so the doctor prescribed antibodies,...
Hi Carolyn, I also have a similar situation although not as long of a time span. I was born with a moderate-severe progressive hearing loss. I was diagnosed...
I've recently experienced a drop in my hearing and I took steps to apply for a cochlear implant. This was suggested to me by an audi at my local hospital. I...
Lauren, Would you mind going into more detail about the type of therapy you did? Was it all formal (ie, with an auditory rehab therapist) or at home or a mix...
I am going to answer both Grace and Paul in the same email. Paul...the best thing you can do to help your newly implanted ear...and I know it is hard...stop...
Okay...I typed this once...but apparently it did not go where it was supposed to, anyways... Paul...in my opinion the best thing you can do to help your CI...
Hi Lauren, Thank you for the information you've provided, this will come in handy. I've spent 3 hours today with just my CI on, although I can't understand...
Hi Paul. I have had a CI for 3 yrs now, and when I first had it, I had trouble understanding sounds, noises, voices.....once I realized what it was that I was...
Paul, I was able to understand speech and sounds very quickly with both CIs. I have only had the second one activated for three days now and I can understand...
Hi Lauren, Thanks for including your blog link, it made interesting reading. I'm delighted to hear your second implant operation has gone well. I wish you all...
Paul, Thanks for all your information about your case. It is nice to hear others stories. We have the same implants internally and the same processors. I...
Hi Lauren, Wow, what a great list of resources. I'm new to this forum and have been reading through some of the recent posts. It appears that I can learn a lot...
Tom, I understand your problem with the CI and all the hype. I have a CI and have had it for a little over 3 yrs, I am still deaf in one ear as the cochlea is...
Hi Kathy, Thank you for sharing your experiences. That is exactly the type of information that I was seeking. It is very encouraging that you have such a high...
Hi Tom, Depending on what state you live in, VA does help, I know someone that wears HA's and he received his thru VA and all the extra equipment in order to...
Hi Tom, The anxiety that you express in relation to the surgery itself is normal. However, like Kathy said, the surgery is not bad at all. My first CI...
My second CI surgery was harder than the first. When I woke up I felt SO tired and my wife said I looked so pale but after few minutes my color came back and...
WomacConst@...
May 18, 2009 4:47 am
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Wait wait wait a minute, you are hearing well due to that you were born hearing ! It does not mean that every deaf can hear with a CI. It depends on the nature...
Well, Steve, my stories are quite different from yours! My first one, a 3M single channel, was in December 1983. I spent on e night in the hospital and was...
Jeffrey s. Bohrman
jsbohrman@...
May 18, 2009 3:40 pm
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Hi Steve, Why two different CI's? Was there a reason and why? What do you like and dislike about each one? Is there a difference. Thanks for taking the time to...
Jeff sounds like your younger than I am. I'm at a whopping 47 yrs old. I do miss the days when I was in 20's. Steve Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ...
WomacConst@...
May 18, 2009 3:54 pm
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Me younger than you? Ain't tell you my age but will give you a clue! I graduated from high school back in '63! Jeff _____ From:...
Jeffrey s. Bohrman
jsbohrman@...
May 18, 2009 4:18 pm
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Oh ha obviously you (Jeff) are older than I am. That's great that you have done well with CI journies. I graduated HS in 1980. Steve Sent from my Verizon...
WomacConst@...
May 18, 2009 4:44 pm
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Rick, Who are you refering to in your comment regarding someone doing well with their CI because they were born hearing? I have a feeling you are refering to...
Lauren, I have to commend you for doing these 3 hrs excercises. This undoubtly helped you progress well with your CI. I've met quite a few who say spending as...
WomacConst@...
May 19, 2009 1:45 am
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Okay gang, Things here have been a bit quiet. I guess I'll stir the pot. What CI brands did you choose and why? Only one available, best features, doctor...
Hi Tom, I too have noticed things have been quiet, wonder why, don't keep alot of my emails so don't remember if you had a lot of information or not, I know I...
CALLING ALL AG BELL MEMBERS!!! I NEED YOUR HELP!!! As you may know, AG Bell is instituting a new program, SIGs, or Special Interest Groups. I have proposed...
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