HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted April 16, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Great news!! I was surprised how much lighter the Sonnet felt. Strange that 1 less battery can make such a difference Ms_D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms_D Posted April 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Thanks. I have heard from a co-worker that our insurance tend to make decision fast - from her experience, but all her pre-approval stuff was for nothing major. We shall see how long the insurance takes to make their decisions. It appears I have several possible things to look forward to in the coming months - awaiting decision on the implant that may result in being implanted in the left ear, and I will find out within the coming month whether or not my work will hire me for a new position I applied for that will lead to me to relocate and gain new experience. The audiologist did tell me that since my left ear has always been my hearing ear (until I started not wearing my hearing aid), if I am implanted in that ear, she believes my left ear will probably become my dominate ear again. Ivana Marinac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted April 16, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 This means only good news from now up to ... Ms_D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted April 16, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Sounds like 2016 is going to be a great year for you! Ms_D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms_D Posted April 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Thanks; I like to think so...but not getting my hopes up! 2015 was a great year for me - not sure it can be beat - I started 2015 off getting my implant, then at the end of that month, got a new car, then my boyfriend of 4 years proposed to me on April 9th, and we got married on May 3rd (yeah, I realized I haven't updated my last name on here). So 2015 was an awesome year for me - and it's looking like 2016 will be another good year for me....but like I said, not getting my hopes up too high. :-) We shall see as time goes by all the blessings God will shower me with this year. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted April 17, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Nothing wrong with having two awesome years in a row! Ms_D and Cara Mia 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted April 17, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Why limit it to 2, Marybeth? Cara Mia, Mary Beth and Ms_D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted April 17, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Donna Quick comment on an earlier post of yours about HA's The one thing I hated about the ha's is that they would raise the volume of everything. Not much help when it came to distinguishing speech. Sure I can hear a beep in the soundbooths but couldn't make out speech. And this was before I went deaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted April 18, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Donna Quick comment on an earlier post of yours about HA's The one thing I hated about the ha's is that they would raise the volume of everything. Not much help when it came to distinguishing speech. Sure I can hear a beep in the soundbooths but couldn't make out speech. And this was before I went deaf Yeah - that is what I would also underline: HAs amplify everything.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted April 18, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 When the ha is not doing much for you in the way of hearing it makes more of a buzzing noise as it amplifies the sounds still audible. Hate the stupid thing. Wish I was bilateral. Only a small vent. Moving forward!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted April 18, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Kara, It's like carrying around your own private noise maker now, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Sandy Posted April 18, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Kara, can you just use the CI and retire the hearing aid? I find that I do quite well just with the CI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted April 18, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Well I want to keep my other ear stimulated. They say it helps with better chances for rehab. Yes it can be a noise maker. Ms_D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Sandy Posted April 19, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 That makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms_D Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 True, nothing wrong with having multiple good years. :-) Regarding the hearing aid, unfortunately, that's true. I now only wear it when I am exercising. I just find that I rather go with only my processor since I just cannot understand a lot with the hearing aid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted April 20, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 That's a common progression Donna. Ms_D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted April 20, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Remember if your being implanted in the ear you wear an ha it is good to keep the ear stimulated. That's the only reason I still use mine. Ms_D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms_D Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Kara, that does make sense. When I exercise I do wear it. I guess I do need to be wearing it more to keep it stimulated. I just love how I can be practicing all the time when I am not wearing my hearing aid and relying completely on my processor. Ms_D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted April 21, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Before I made the decision to go and see the implant team the dr told me keep it stimulated. Then I heard my mother in law what have you got to lose? So that when I made the decision to make the appointment. It took 1 1/2 years to go through all the prerequisites and getting a date set and surgery!!! I haven't looked back since!!! Ms_D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms_D Posted April 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Hey everyone!!! Guess what! The insurance company received the request on 4/21, and they approved it within four days!!! I just received the letter from the insurance company today! I have been approved for the second implant! :-D Now just have to schedule the date with my doctor! stream2525, Mary Beth and Ivana Marinac 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted April 29, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 This is great news!! Keep us posted when you get a date!! Ms_D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms_D Posted April 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Will do! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted April 29, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 I'm so happy for you Donna! That's great news. Ms_D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms_D Posted April 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Thank you! I am so excited. God answer my prayers. :-) Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Sandy Posted April 30, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Good news Donna. Definitely happy dance time! Mary Beth and Ms_D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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