Re: Margo's activation to her second ear

[Guest guest]

Margo,

I enjoyed hearing about your activation, though I know you were

disappointed. . Given you went through 4 programs in such a short time, even

if you only hear buzzing, I say you are doing great. Try to expose the " new "

ear to many environmental sounds with & without the other CI, & do not

overtire yourself while doing so. You are a pioneer. Please keep us posted.

[Guest guest]

Wow, Margo, what a wonderful and inspiring story. I was implanted in my left

ear with the Freedom in August 2006. I have been deaf in

in my right ear for 69 years of my 69 years of life. I like you would love to

go bilateral. My audi explained with Medicare it is almost

impossible for them to approve since they approved the first implant and since

my right ear has been deaf since birth and never stimulated, it would not be

successful.

I am eager to " hear " how you do........if it takes 6, 9 or 12 months, I am sure

it will be worth the wait it in the end.

Happy Holidays,

a Borenstein

[Guest guest]

Margo,

Sounds like that you are doing well and since I was born with a hearing

loss it took me about six and half months to get the clarity of the

sounds. The indication from your statements does sounds like that you

will get a great deal from your implant.

[Guest guest]

Margo,

 

Thank you for sharing your bilateral journey. I really enjoyed reading it.

 

Yep, expections have to be kept low and hopes high, along with determination,

positive attitude, and practice is important.

 

I remember my audi telling me that she wanted to keep the volume low so that I

could get used to it, but I " mazed " out my programs within a week each time. It

was like my brain adapted to the volume and wanted more input. I do, however,

get a moment of " oh, it's loud " once I turn on the CI, but within minutes, if

not seconds, it's the " right " volume.

 

Shari

 

implanted with the Freedom: July 23, 2008

activated: August 25, 2008

 

Blog: http://literallyblindsided.blogspot.com/