pflaming Posted January 23, 2016 Report Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) I am waiting for an appointment and full examination to find a declining hearing problem. Question: what success AND failure stories are you aware of. One thing seems clear, to get comprehendible hearing from this implant, the wearer ease tidally learns a new language of sounds. Your input will be greatly appreciated. Edit, I should mention, as Mattimuss confirms s couple posts down, implants are covered by insurance. Paul Edited January 24, 2016 by pflaming Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 23, 2016 Report Posted January 23, 2016 like you PP, not heard a thing.... Quote
mattimuss Posted January 23, 2016 Report Posted January 23, 2016 Hey Paul, A close friend did this procedure a few years ago. At first she was very apprehensive. We had many conversations about the procedure, the equipment and her fears. At that time she was having a very difficult time holding a conversation unless the other person was very close, almost face-to-face with her. She couldn't hold a conversation on a telephone, so she wouldn't answer any calls but would let them go to voice mail. Then she would listen to the messages from the answering machine with her head next to it and the volume all the way up. After many talks I convinced her that she should get the procedure done...and she has been happy that she did ever since. She can now hold conversations without standing directly in front of the other person. She now answers the phone and talks with the person on the other side. While there was a "leaning period" [your brain has to relearn sounds] and some initial frustration, this procedure has given her back her hearing. Most people have no idea she has had this done [she has long blonde hair that covers everything up]. I know everyone has different experiences with medical procedures. If you decide to go forward with this I hope your results are as good as hers. 1 Quote
Dennis_MN Posted January 24, 2016 Report Posted January 24, 2016 While not exactly the same, my wife lost 100% of her hearing in her left ear. She got something called BAHA which involved implanting a screw in her skull. After that healed they clipped on the hearing device which transferred sound from her left side thru the skull to her good ear. Worked perfect. The only reason to mention this is that because it involved a surgical procedure, it wasn't called a hearing aid and Medicare paid for most of it. That may also be the case for you Paul, so check with your insurance. Dennis 1 Quote
Frank Elder Posted January 24, 2016 Report Posted January 24, 2016 With PP it may work loose over time.............lol. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 24, 2016 Report Posted January 24, 2016 Frank Elder, on 23 Jan 2016 - 11:51 PM, said:With PP it may work loose over time.............lol. yes..with PP, every time he drives, there is a loose nut behind the wheel... 1 Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted January 24, 2016 Report Posted January 24, 2016 With PP it may work loose over time.............lol. and there is no 'garontee he will listen once he can hear........ 2 Quote
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