Elbras Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Hello everyone, Getting ready for my CI surgery on 12/22. My Audi asked me to participate in a Med el study called FSP. It's a study to evaluate programming parameters to see if different parameters are better or worse for older (that's me) adults over 60. This program would be used on me for the 1st year. Anyone out there try this? Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted December 10, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Don't fit the age limit to take study. Curious to see results in that age group. I imagine it would help. If I remember correctly it is designed to really help with speech in noise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted December 10, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Someone on the medel discussion group Facebook page is in that study. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 10, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 It will come fast Elaine. Make sure to have lots of time to rest and someone around if you need anything. Good luck with the study too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted December 10, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 I was part of a research project for a doctoral thesis. The person worked for Medel. Her study was on whether 2 implants actually are better than one. They flew me cross country for the weekend all paid by them. I spent many hours for 2 days in various sound booths. Learned SOOO much about CIs, how they work, hearing, how the brain interprets everything. This was 6 months after going bilateral. If you ever have the opportunity to participate in a study, I would jump on it. To echo Kara, good luck on your upcoming surgery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 10, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Yes - you got nice educational benefit and interesting contacts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbras Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Thanks everyone. I have a friend who is a nurse driving 13 hours so she can take care of me. Am I fortunate or what? I will touch base with you later on. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 10, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Elbras - you do not know how much (fortunate) you are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 11, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 That's awesome. So all set to go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Sandy Posted December 11, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 That's great Elaine. You are definitely lucky to have such a good friend. Good luck with your surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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