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:wave:Well, I had my first CI yesterday in right ear. So far only minor discomfort. Did not and so far have not needed any pain meds. Did not keep me in over night. Only in hospital about 6 hours and all seems to have gone well. I did notice that I was hearing a lot of ??? noise in implanted...

Looks to me like it is from a division of a hospital? Not any one manufacturing company. Doubt that the hospital needs to advertise their existance. Looks more to me like a follow up letter to someone that was inquiring and a reminder that they may want to look again and see if there has been...

Netrox, who or what determins "rich" over one half of congress are millionaires. I agree that many have over stepped and something needs to be done but I've never asked the guy on the street corner for a job, seems as how I always have to find job with someone that has money. When we take from...

I was quoted between 40 and 70K for mine and thank god for insurance. I get my right one Thursday afternoon. Have no idea what it will cost but told them up front I sure don't have that kind of money. Rampratt

Nope I did not notice and guess I better start looking huh? O well, even from old thread, new clothes can be made.

I guess its up to the individual, I've worn aids for over 50 years and go by the adage of use it or loose it. My loss was due to loud noise in my very early 20's. It has gotten worse as I age and seems to be fading faster now. I am to get a C.I. next Thursday on right side. Fortunately or...

? First go to a good hearing center/dr. Not just one out of phone book advertising hearing aids. I am going to a hearing and balance center. I will get my first CI next Thursday. Since she has some hearing in left ear I would think they might put a CI in the right ear. Again, see a good Dr...

Another Good thing I haven't seen mentioned above is to have " ICE " as a phone number in your list of phone numbers. the emt's will look for that and call that number. I in C case of E emergency. with texting many carry cell phones now. Rampratt

Thanks Ron VERY interesting and good thread. Excellent information. I'm due to get my implant on 2/5/10 . I also chose the N5 due to long time company has been in business as well as small and being able to use remote. I've had aids with remote and it's handy as long as one does not misplace...