I use Oticon Sumo DM.
Three years ago, I was using an analog hearing aid, and it was at the max I could get. I was in Oregon at the time, and was given a Oticon Sumo DM.
Having not heard for 3 or so months, maybe a little more, it took three days of dealing with the overwhelming sounds and getting used to them again before I could hear the differences. Previously, I could not hear others well with my analog, and now... with my Oticon Sumo DM...
it was a world of difference. I could hear things I could not before. I could distinctly hear the rain pattering on the roof, and can hear the cars going by where previously I could not with the analog.
To say the least, I was floored by the difference. Absolutely floored.
Though, sad to say, my warranty on the Oticon Sumo DM expired last year in Nov and I've not had a chance to renew it.
(Funds insufficient. Dunno if Medicaid/Medicare'd help in this field.)
I was recommended for a CI, but I chose not to take it at the time because I didn't really feel the desire to have my head cracked open to have a CI implanted.
... But now, I'm considering a CI. I'll need to be reevaluated before making my decision, though.
Edit: At the time of evaluation when I got my Oticon, I was shown the audiogram. I had just... JUST 10% hearing left. 90% hearing loss.
But with the Oticon? 80% hearing. 20% hearing loss.
That's amazing.