HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 14, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 I have been noticing that my hearing journey is unique. I hope that no. Ew or otherwise is offended by my journey. Not to say it is easy, I just don't want anyone to feel down or shafted that their journey is somewhat different from mine. I am not here to gloat or bring myself above others. Just saying. Then the meaning of this forum would be ...? Just write whatever you find interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 14, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 I just had to put it out there! I so enjoy this forum as a wonderful new adventure to my day. Makes me feel needed and wanted with those who share my journey and can relate. Ivana Marinac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted December 14, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Likewise Kara!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 15, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Anyone have problems with the processor staying up on the ear? I am finding that it slides down behind the ear and rubs a bit making the ear a but sore. Anyone? Audi suggested an ear old to hold it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 15, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Sorry ear mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 15, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 The ear mold is not helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted December 15, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 You can use toupe tape possibly Or just two sided tape of some kind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted December 15, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 They also sell accessories to keep the processors on children's ears, these might work as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 15, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 I may look into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 18, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 So back to Audi today for appt three!! She is going to turn on my telcoil today for my Bluetooth so excited!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted December 18, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Cool. Then you can start using your neckloop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 18, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 I hope so!! I am excited for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 18, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 So back from Audi. We didn't turn on the telecoil. We will wait till next visit. December 29. She wants me to get more used to a louder setting so she turned off electrode 12 on one program for me to get used to. I am doing well. We did a hearing test today as well. I still have some residual hearing in my implanted ear! I was shocked. The surgeon did a good job! I bumped into my surgeon in the hallway actually and he knew me right away! He was asking how things were going. I told him well!! He was happy. So training fort he nest few weeks to Continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Sandy Posted December 18, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Hi Kara, I had electrode 12 turned off as well and it was quite some time before I could tolerate it being switched on. Great to hear your test went well. The only hearing I have in my implanted ear is if someone closes a cupboard door and I can hear my own voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 18, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Well she said a jet engine would be noticeable. I can hear my own voice. That's about it. She gave me four programs two without electrode 12 and two with it on. I have tolerated electrode 12 up till now. It was turned up to the max though. She wanted me to focus on getting a louder setting so the other electrodes could catch up. Without electorde 12 everything sounds so garbled. Sort of like someone speaking through cotton in their mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted December 19, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 When an electrode is turned off, our electrode arrays shift the sound targeted for that electrode to other electrodes. It takes a bit for our brains to sort it all out sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 19, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Interesting stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted December 25, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 I had #12 turned off for a little while as well. Taking silverware and dishes out of the dishwasher were like nails on a chalkboard. After a while, we turned it back on, then gradually over time turned it up where it should be. Makes a big difference in hearing but WOW it took some getting used too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 25, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Well I like electrode 12. I have a setting that has it there. I have finally turned up the sensitivity. I didn't realize that it would turn up the volume setting as well I was stuck on the program without the electorde 12 as the volume was the loudest. But found that if I turned up the sesitivity it would increase the volume setting who knew?? Lol. Much. Better with electrode 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 30, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 So yesterday was the one month mapping. Not too mutant adjustments were made. I will start a new training program. Listening just to audiobooks and also telephone training!! Crazy how things change so fast!! I never thought I would use the phone again so soon!! I haven't used the phone properly for 5 years!! I did for a few years with speaker phone but gave that up about 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 30, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Actually she did some low tone threshold adjustments as they were very low and she hadn't done that before. Hopefully to allow me to hear those low tones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted December 31, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Kara I would still keep a log of what your hearing the environment and what it sounds like. This will really help fine tune things and make it easier for the Audi. Just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 31, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Thanks I will Continue to add things to my journal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted January 4, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Hey here's a funny for you guys! It was a shocker for me, my husband said to me after turning on the radio "is it too loud for you??" Wow that's the first time I'm my life for me!! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted January 4, 2016 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 You will have more of those. That's awesome Kara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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