Guest guest Posted September 17, 2002 Report Share Posted September 17, 2002 Congradulations, Myquietthyme. Very exciting news. in Eugene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2003 Report Share Posted April 12, 2003 , Rest assured you have come to the right place for support. We have all been thru that long agonizing wait. The long wait can be hell on wheels, but somehow it always manages to arrive. Ralph CII 8/01 HiRes 2/03 > I can't believe I've actually committed myself to doing this, but I'm > scheduled for CI surgery on April 25 at 3:00 pm! It will be at > Northside Hospital (North metro Atlanta area), by Dr. Sanjay Bhansali. > I'll be having my left ear implanted because it's my (slightly) worse > ear and because I'm a south-paw and it will be nice to be able to write > while on the phone (and I WILL hear on the phone!). I'm getting the > Clarion implant; a hard choice to make, but for me it's the right one. > > So I'm going to be needing lots of support--I'm getting nervous just > writing this! I'm so glad there is a group like this to help me on my > journey! > > Fisk > Atlanta, GA > mefisk@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2003 Report Share Posted April 12, 2003 , Congratulations! It's exciting to read that you have your surgery date and yes I know the idea of surgery is scary but the rewards are so great. I should know...I've done it twice now. <grin> I love Atlanta having raised my family there. I also know right where Northside Hospital is so I can visualize this event that's about to take place. Try to relax and let the doctor do his job. Just think, you should be hearing no later than mid June! Meanwhile, best wishes for an easy and successful surgery followed by a rapid recovery on your way to sound. Alice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2003 Report Share Posted April 12, 2003 , Congratulations on making this great decision. I know surgery is scary.. Many of us have been there. Just try and relax, ask any questions you want and know that we are all here for you and eager to follow your journey with you. wishing you the very best for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Keep us posted. speaking of being scared, I ran across this quote last week and have been using it quite a bit lately.. this seems a fitting time to repeat it. " Courage isn't the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. " Ambrose Redmoon Wishing you the best, Hugs, Silly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2003 Report Share Posted April 12, 2003 Hi , Congrats on your surgery date and good luck. You have come to a great place for support. Sharon MyersBilateral Surgery 12-09-02Bilateral Hookup 1-09-03 Fisk <mefisk@...> wrote:I can't believe I've actually committed myself to doing this, but I'm scheduled for CI surgery on April 25 at 3:00 pm! It will be at Northside Hospital (North metro Atlanta area), by Dr. Sanjay Bhansali. I'll be having my left ear implanted because it's my (slightly) worse ear and because I'm a south-paw and it will be nice to be able to write while on the phone (and I WILL hear on the phone!). I'm getting the Clarion implant; a hard choice to make, but for me it's the right one. So I'm going to be needing lots of support--I'm getting nervous just writing this! I'm so glad there is a group like this to help me on my journey! Fisk Atlanta, GA mefisk@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2003 Report Share Posted April 13, 2003 Congratulations ! You've made your decisions and are comfortable with them and that is important. And you also have a very good attitude about doing well and talking on the phone! Looking ofrward to reading your posts about surgery and hook-up. Nuked 9/28/00 Hooked 10/26/00 I SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2003 Report Share Posted April 13, 2003 Yes, that is a good quote. I saw it here last week and I could not resist using the quote in the April SHHH Houston newsletter. The courage to have a surgical procedure -one which can have serious, dire effects, which are fortuneately very rare, but which the surgeon is obligated to mention them to the patient, is a calculated risk. All of us here have decided that our desire to hear better is more important and worth taking that risk. I've been profoundly HOH for 56 years and have worn hearing aids for 50 years so I finally lost patience and decided to do something better, while I still have private medical insurance. Due to budget cuts, it appears possible that in the near future, Medicare will pay a smaller share of the cost of the implant than they do now. As we all know, medical costs keep on rising. Maybe 20 years down the road 'they' will have a marvelous new bionic device even more wonderful than the CI which can be installed by nanotechnology or microbots but by then I may be too old to care. H Houston Re: Surgery Date! " Courage isn't the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. " Ambrose Redmoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2003 Report Share Posted April 13, 2003 Hi I am so glad to hear that you will be implanted soon!!I will be thinking about you and I wish you the best both with your surgery and hookup.I admire your possitive attitude!!I do think that you will be able to use the telephone also!!.take care and have a wonderful Easter and spring!! Love Dora Surgery Date! I can't believe I've actually committed myself to doing this, but I'm scheduled for CI surgery on April 25 at 3:00 pm! It will be at Northside Hospital (North metro Atlanta area), by Dr. Sanjay Bhansali. I'll be having my left ear implanted because it's my (slightly) worse ear and because I'm a south-paw and it will be nice to be able to write while on the phone (and I WILL hear on the phone!). I'm getting the Clarion implant; a hard choice to make, but for me it's the right one. So I'm going to be needing lots of support--I'm getting nervous just writing this! I'm so glad there is a group like this to help me on my journey! Fisk Atlanta, GA mefisk@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2003 Report Share Posted April 13, 2003 Hi Just want to comment on what you wrote about the risks involved with surgery.I had been hearing impaired for most of my life and was profoundly deaf for 10 yrs before I received my implant.There was only a moment of hessitation after my Dr. told me the risks..i wanted to hear so badly that I ready to take the risks...I wish you the best with your surgery and hookup..I am a few yrs. older than you but I was implanted when I was 58..the yrs since have been wonderful!! Love Dora Re: Surgery Date! " Courage isn't the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. " Ambrose Redmoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2003 Report Share Posted April 13, 2003 Thanks to everyone for your good wishes! I'm not really nervous about the surgery itself, but rather how I'm going to feel for awhile afterwards. I keep imagining the effects of someone using a jack hammer on my head LOL! Silly, I love the Ambrose Redmoon quote. I saved a copy of it the first time I saw you post it! M., I did use your research and the cicentral web site (and many other sources as well) in making my implant choice. Thank you for sharing your research with me. In the end, it came down to technology vs battery life and market share. Since my career has been in computers, technology was the deciding factor. I really do believe that there is no wrong implant choice, but still a choice must be made. Debbie, you're lucky you got to tour the AB facilities. Sounds like quite a few people make these tours. If I ever get out that way I'll have to arrange for one. Fisk Atlanta, GA mefisk@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2003 Report Share Posted November 3, 2003 You might be hearing everyone say " Happy New Year " , but for sure you are giving yourself a wonderful Christmas gift. Congratulations!!!!! Alice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Congratulations!! In a message dated 8/23/2005 3:20:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, cindy4baskets@... writes: Whoo....my surgery is scheduled for next Friday, Sept. 2. Boy is that fast! My heart is pounding already!! :~) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 I called Dr. Feng this afternoon and tenatively scheduled explant for June 21. Ahhhhhhh. I will never make it til then, I am nervous already. ) I am so glad for all of your help... to make it til then. I hope I am doing the right thing and not opening up a pandoras box... so to speak. Of course I opened that box up six years ago when I put these awful things in. lol THANKS! ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hi All, Â I'll be having surgery on Monday, February 1st, recieving the Nucleus 5 CI. I'm very excited!!! Please keep me in your prayers. I've truly appreciated all the support I've recieved from this site. Thanks! Â in St. Louis From: burnsca chorus.net <burnsca@...> Subject: Autosensitivity Date: Thursday, January 28, 2010, 2:36 PM Â Hi : When I was a single CI user, the autosensitivity feature helped me thru many many difficult listening environments. I used in quite often. In 2003 I became bilateral, so I benefit from what is called the " head shadow effect " , thus the use of autosensitivity was much less. However, I still do use it from time to time, depending on the situation. In a nutshell, YES it DOES make that much of a difference. I have been a CI recipient for 13 years. What I like best about the system I have is the huge number of options available to me to adjust my processor for any given situation. I just happen to be a person who always strives to find the best listening spot, whether it was my HA or my CI. Prior to receiving my implant I went to HLAA conventions and met people with all the brands and had the opportunity to observe for myself how they functioned in the real world. One of my observations was that in general, I felt those who used the Nucleus implant systems did better in noise. Again, that was just my own personal observation and it was with MANY different people. I think all of this is very individual and what works for one person, may not be another's cup of tea. That said, I know many people who use the Nucleus system who tell me that they never adjust their settings. Also, in today's world, I would venture a guess that thanks to competiton, the implants all work well and it is just a matter of choosing the feature that are important to YOU. Just do your homework. Talk to people who use them, observe them if you can and make your own judgement. FWIW - Hope this helps. Carol in WI 3a. Autosensitivity Posted by: " " HHIssuesaol (DOT) com hhissues Date: Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:02 am ((PST)) Hello everyone, Do you any of you ci wearers use the Autosensitivity level when placed in an area with alot of background noise? And if you do, how much of a difference did it make? And does it really make THAT much of a difference? Tried it several times and wasn't quite sure of the extent it made a difference? I tend to stick to the same level, even when knowing in advance I might be placed in an environment whereas there might be alot of noise. Thanks! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 You've got it, . will be praying for you. Keep us posted, please. Have a great day! Debbie Cole -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 All the best of luck, Tracie! Jackie ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Sure . We'll keep you in our prayers. And best of luck with your surgery! Dan > > > From: burnsca chorus.net <burnsca@...> > Subject: Autosensitivity > > Date: Thursday, January 28, 2010, 2:36 PM > > > Â > > > > Hi : > > When I was a single CI user, the autosensitivity feature helped me thru many > many difficult listening environments. I used in quite often. In 2003 I > became bilateral, so I benefit from what is called the " head shadow > effect " , thus the use of autosensitivity was much less. However, I still > do use it from time to time, depending on the situation. > > In a nutshell, YES it DOES make that much of a difference. I have been a CI > recipient for 13 years. What I like best about the system I have is the > huge number of options available to me to adjust my processor for any given > situation. I just happen to be a person who always strives to find the best > listening spot, whether it was my HA or my CI. Prior to receiving my > implant I went to HLAA conventions and met people with all the brands and > had the opportunity to observe for myself how they functioned in the real > world. One of my observations was that in general, I felt those who used > the Nucleus implant systems did better in noise. Again, that was just my > own personal observation and it was with MANY different people. > > I think all of this is very individual and what works for one person, may > not be another's cup of tea. That said, I know many people who use the > Nucleus system who tell me that they never adjust their settings. Also, in > today's world, I would venture a guess that thanks to competiton, the > implants all work well and it is just a matter of choosing the feature that > are important to YOU. Just do your homework. Talk to people who use them, > observe them if you can and make your own judgement. > > FWIW - Hope this helps. > > Carol in WI > > 3a. Autosensitivity > Posted by: " " HHIssuesaol (DOT) com hhissues > Date: Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:02 am ((PST)) > > Hello everyone, > > Do you any of you ci wearers use the Autosensitivity level when placed in an > area with alot of background noise? And if you do, how much of a difference > did it make? And does it really make THAT much of a difference? > > Tried it several times and wasn't quite sure of the extent it made a > difference? I tend to stick to the same level, even when knowing in advance > I might be placed in an environment whereas there might be alot of noise. > > Thanks! > > Dan > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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