refoster723 Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Hello! I just became a new CI candidate. I have already decided to go with Med-el, but have to wait until I do a seminar with my doctor and everybody else. Hopefully, it will be scheduled soon. After the seminar I'll be able to do the CT scan and schedule the surgery. I have been deaf since I was a baby, and was able to wear hearing aids for a long time. However, the last five years what's left of my hearing is declining. I am excited and nervous at the same time about the whole process of CI. I did my research on each company and I feel that Med-el will fit my needs the best. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted August 10, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Welcome to Hearpeers! Glad to meet you! Looks like your well on your way! Best of luck, Kara refoster723 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted August 10, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Welcome! Feel free to ask any questions you may have along the way. Megan L. and refoster723 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Megan L. Posted August 10, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Welcome to the group! The CI journey is exciting as it is unique ? Ask all the questions you need and best wishes! refoster723 and Mary Beth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refoster723 Posted August 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Thank you! I finally got a date for the seminar that I have to go through before anything else. I'm excited, but it not until close to end of October. I'm happy that it I at least have a date. :-) Megan L. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ept5777 Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Good Luck Bud, I was installed on my right ear Feb of 2015 and use the RONDO unit and a HA in my left ear, So show patience with your progress please. it may take some time for you to for you to enjoy all you are receiving as a new user. One very important fact to you is make sure your Audiologist is experienced and trained with Med-El units. That fact along will help you beyond all other factors of your success. Thanks again Pat refoster723 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted August 10, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Terrific. Which CI center are you using? I use New York Eye & Ear in NYC, a 5 hour drive from our home. refoster723 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ept5777 Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 P.S. Not sure why I am still listed as a Newbie but the Information I just posted to you is 100% Correct for my experience's to today so Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted August 11, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 @ept5777 Pat, Maybe your newbie status is related to your screen name? Were you using a different screen name here before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ept5777 Posted August 11, 2017 Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 Not that I know of Mary Beth but no big deal to me either way, I am just happy to be a MedEl user and I value all information I read often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted August 11, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 Seems like your 20th post turned you from newbie to regular contributor . Funny timing. @ept5777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refoster723 Posted August 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 I'm using the Arizona Hearing Center in Phoenix. It is about an hour and half drive from where I live. They do all three brands, and I am waiting until Oct 26th to how much experiences they have with Med-el. I like the center so far, but do need more information which is what the seminar is for. If I feel satisfied with them, then I will be able to proceed and do the rest of the CI process. I pretty much did all the research on my own, looked at all three, read scholarly journals about CI and electrodes and all that stuff. I like what Med-el offers and see that they have an excellent understanding of CI. All three brands are good, but Med-el definitely match up to what I want and need. hadron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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