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It took me MANY years to get used to mappings. After each mapping session I used to cry and hide in a very quiet room for a few hours while I got used to it. I got used to all the mappings and wearing the CI about 2-3 yrs post implant. Now almost 12 yrs post implant, I only wear my cochlear on...

Weird..... anyway they are ending DLA very soon(2013)and introducing PIP(it will be impossible to get)

Just cos you're oral/implanted doesnt mean you cant DLA, it's probably because you are not a UK citizen

No idea but would love to find out

Went to work then to the gym!!

Anybody's country celebrate Pancake Day? It is Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day as commonly known here where of course we have PANCAKES!!! Yum yum yum!! I have my pancakes with butter and sugar, unfortunately it's not on the menu for dinner tonight, so we'll have it tomorrow instead...

I was referring to Shel's pic, nodding and pretending to know what's going on and smiling

I'm a leftie for everything unfortunately as it is not a very strong hand!! Always have struggled with writing and cutting and stuff!!

You will find out if you're a candiate by asking your audiologist to refer you to a Cochlear Implant team and they'll do many tests to check your suitability!! Good luck!!

welcome!!

I prefer fb.. but i only add ppl who i talk to or know quite well

Last night's dinner was vegetable pasta!! mmm

To be honest really, when you're walking around the ship you only feel a slight movement, the only constant rocky movement you get is when you're trying to sleep on bottom deck LOL

Just wanted to wish you good luck now!! :D keeping everything crossed for you!

Hello James, I live in the UK and am also a CI user too, inbox me when you have enough posts and I'll send you my blog link.

I am off to the gym in a few hours, any tips/ advice?? Are classes better or is independent best? From what I know, there's bike machines, treadmills, swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, and other equipment I am thinking I'll go 2/3 times a week depending on time/plans. I'm quite nervous cos I'm...

Welcome!! I live in the UK and I'm almost 22yrs old!! I am profoundly deaf, I have a CI and I know BSL!! :) Have fun on the board

I found this to be a very inappropriate excuse, it could have or may have not been true, we don't know

No, I would wait till they're old enough to decide. I was lucky enough to be old enough to be part of the decision making.

of course I do!! :)