HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 How long have you been implanted? Or your child if you are a parent of a CI user. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 @MED-EL Moderator I started this poll but cannot see the names of members who voted. How do I access that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Ok friends. Let’s give this poll a try. After you enter your choice in the poll, tag some others. @Joan @Nikki @Mary Featherston @Megan L. @Cara Mia @Jdashiell @Hearing Again @Kara of Canada @Hicksy @Jewel I tagged 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 @Candice @Kylie @JohnL @C T lex @Dave in Pittsburgh @GraniPeggy @Sherri @Carolmarie @Helgeo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 @Julie72 @Gemma @Nagaraju @mgfiest @pakom @Ford @KittKatz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 I got a bit tag happy! 😊 I believe I tagged everyone who has posted in the past week. Megan L. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 I am a candidate and have an appointment with an audiologist in a couple of weeks to review the options and make a decision on which manufacturer I am going to choose. A daunting decision to say the least because each manufacturer says they are the best. Megan L. and Mary Beth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 @JohnL It is a big decision. Were you able to enter your selection in the above poll? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Jewel Posted January 18, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 @sassychele02 Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Featherston Posted January 18, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 I answered. 6-11 months, which is accurate for the right side. Left side is younger. Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Yes, I was able to enter a selection. And it is a huge decision. I know this is a Med El sponsored board but I really wish I was able to communicate with users of the other manufacturers (especially Cochlear Inc because that product interests me as much, if not more, than the med el product line). But at least this has helped with the med el products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittKatz Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 June 2015 - left side August 2016 - right side Sugeons from the University of Miami through the VA Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 @JohnL All 3 brands have ways candidates can be put in touch with CI users. Reach out to customer service and ask. I chose Med-El for my CI brand but have friends with all three FDA approved brands. Although having choices makes our decision process more difficult, I believe that competition between brands helps users in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Yes @sassychele02 where have you been? We miss you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassychele02 Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 @JewelHi everyone!! I've been implanted for 7 months. Boy did you CI vets hit it on the head when you said after implantation would be super super busy. Jdashiell, Megan L., Mary Featherston and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 @Mary Beth I voted😊 Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 @sassychele02 So great to see you here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassychele02 Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 @Mary Beth thank you. I will visit 5he forum more often. I just started back college full time. Getting used to being g surrounded by so many young people on campus. It's definitely different this time around in my late 40's AND being able to hear and understand and participate in class discussions. I would love to start a blog or article on the differences between now and 30 years ago as a young undergraduate just coming to grips with severe hearing loss. Anyone have any ideas where to submit such an article or blog? Jewel, Kylie, Megan L. and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 @sassychele02 Sometimes @MED-EL Moderator seeks out guest articles. Sounds like this would be very interesting. MED-EL Moderator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 And way to go @sassychele02 about returning to college! That is super! Jewel and pakom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C T lex Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 7 hours ago, Mary Beth said: How long have you been implanted? Or your child if you are a parent of a CI user. @Mary Beth I will not be implanted 'till Feb 8th Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 @C T lex You are why I made the “I have a surgery date” option in the poll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraniPeggy Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 I received my implant 3 days ago,Jan.15th. Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kylie Posted January 19, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 Had all tests and scans, selected colour of external device, just awaiting surgery date! Letter should arrive any day now... Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 19, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 @Kylie- what color did you choose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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