Well, I'm happy. And thrilled. I'm thrilled with my Unitron 360e. I'm thrilled with how things are going lately. Happier than I have been for quite awhile now. So much so that I'm going to wait and see what happens with all of the available technologies out there. I don't want to go into something as a guinea pig and find out that 1. it doesn't work for me, 2. it does more damage and harm than good. While I'm aware of the numerous benefits and helpful abilities that stem cells and CI can provide, neither are for me at this time because the jury is still out on the long term/short term benefits and drawbacks of both, even though one of them is FDA approved. Why? For me, my hearing is the best it has ever been.
I have enough good quality hearing aided that I don't want to make my situation worse. Recent audiograms have shown that I'm aided up to and around 15-10 dB with my new Unitron. I get all words and fantastic understanding with conversations in front and behind (and without having to lipread). It's much easier for me in noise as well. It's some of the best, clearest hearing I've ever had with a hearing aid, EVER.
What I want to do is wait and see what happens in terms of advancements in Stem Cells, CIs, and other upcoming technologies. I don't want to waste what could be my one chance for full hearing restoration on something that may provide 1. a marginal improvement, or 2. other issues, that, while extremely rare, can happen on the turn of a dice. I'm not willing to take that chance and probably could not live with the outcome if it turns bad. I'd like some assurance that these things won't happen to me if I decide to move forward with whatever technology I choose. Stem Cells as a technology, so far is in the lead and I'm going to be keeping an eye on the amazing advancements that continue to take place. When the time is right, I'll take the plunge myself.
So, I'll stick with the way I am. I'm happier than I have been for a long while and don't foresee having to change anything unless my hearing gets worse (God forbid).
I have enough good quality hearing aided that I don't want to make my situation worse. Recent audiograms have shown that I'm aided up to and around 15-10 dB with my new Unitron. I get all words and fantastic understanding with conversations in front and behind (and without having to lipread). It's much easier for me in noise as well. It's some of the best, clearest hearing I've ever had with a hearing aid, EVER.
What I want to do is wait and see what happens in terms of advancements in Stem Cells, CIs, and other upcoming technologies. I don't want to waste what could be my one chance for full hearing restoration on something that may provide 1. a marginal improvement, or 2. other issues, that, while extremely rare, can happen on the turn of a dice. I'm not willing to take that chance and probably could not live with the outcome if it turns bad. I'd like some assurance that these things won't happen to me if I decide to move forward with whatever technology I choose. Stem Cells as a technology, so far is in the lead and I'm going to be keeping an eye on the amazing advancements that continue to take place. When the time is right, I'll take the plunge myself.
So, I'll stick with the way I am. I'm happier than I have been for a long while and don't foresee having to change anything unless my hearing gets worse (God forbid).
