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Interesting...this is exactly why I left alldeaf..it became an argumentative place. One that I could no longer enjoy. It is always someone bashing someone else..first it was over "CI's are done to quickly" or..there are better ha's out there to try. And now I see that since I left it is stem...

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Wow..that is awesome Phi4Sius. I am so glad the new ha is helping you.

My Delta by Oticon was 2500 and my Widex Inteo was 3100 (single aid)

My military doctor and audiologist both told me that Tricare will only pay for hearing aids for ACTIVE DUTY, not dependents, retirees, etc. and then only if work related hearing loss. That is why I shelled out over $5000 for hearing aids.

I am glad you seem happy with your new ha's candybrowneyes. As for the earmolds, you do learn to adjust to them. Bed shaker alarms are a trip. The first time I used mine, it scared the c__p out of me and I jumped out of bed, as did my cats. Now, it's just like any alarm and I hit the snooze...

Wonderful news ncff07. I am happy for you. Especially the cat purring part :) It has always been one of my favorite sounds and I am glad it is back.

To CI or not to CI is a personal choice, not right for all. If that is road you have chosen, than those that don't agree should just accept that fact and move on. Good luck with your plan Pinky. I hope it all works out for you. As others have said, when you go for you eval, make sure they know...

If it sounds too good to be true, chances are it is...

Best of luck to you cdmeggers. I hope you find the funding you are looking for. I also applaud your determination to make this happen for yourself.

My hair wasn't that long when I had my surgery and I was able to wash after 48 hours, as long as it was gentle wash. I do wear glasses, however, but didn't take the arm off mine. They are wire rim, so they could be stretched out a bit. I only had the one ear covered with the bell bandage, so I...

Meneire's just plain sucks. No one really understands what you go through unless they travel down the same path. I have been lucky with vertigo and it rarely bothers me, but I know how it feels and when it hits it scares the crap out of me. Between the diet and the diuretics, I only have...

Yes, I was lucky. My implant is on the side that had the worst tinnitus. After the surgery, it vanished totally but came back before activation. Since activation, I have no tinnitus in that ear at all. I do have some in the other ear, but nothing really bothersome. Only once in a while I notice...

I have to agree with shel90. For every voice that says "she needs the surgery" there will be a match that says "don't". None of what we say here really matters when it comes to your decision. CI is right for some, not for others. Only you and your daughter can make the choice for her. The best...

I hope you get it all sorted out when you see your audi. As for the other stuff...it's pretty awesome, isn't it? I heard my cat sneeze the other day, looked down, then realized she was in another room. So many little things that add up to a really big improvement..even with frustration present...

As Homer would say "DOH". Why didn't I think of that? LOL...

I was actually impressed that they give you hints on saving money. I trust a company that does that more than one that is so obviously out to get $$$.

Are you playing rough with your coil Charlotte? :giggle:

A tip from Cochlear is to try a toothbrush to clean the mic openings first to save $$$. It will extend the life of the mic cover. I actually bought my CI a toothbrush all it's own. :)

Believe me..I know it is all new and confusing. I am only in month 4 of activation and just trying to get a handle on things. The connection for my first (backup) processor was so tight, I actually ended up breaking it by accident and it had to be replaced. This second one, my main one due to...