[nfb-db] ideas please

[Janice Toothman]

Hi Marsha,
I have had numerous procedures under anesthesia and I keep my hearing 
aids in and the use of the FM system.  All of my doctors are very 
familiar with my needs and realize that if they want to communicate with 
me and expect me to hear what they are saying; then I need to retain my 
hearing aids during these procedures and in the recovery room.  You need 
to be firm and explain to them your needs. I am sure they will understand.
Janice

On 10/9/2013 2:24 PM, Marsha Drenth wrote:
> Hi,
> As some of you know I have only been in the DB world for 2 years, so I admit I have alot to learn. I am needing ideas in what I should do. I have been having some medical issues, and when to the doctor this morning. I am being admitted to the hospital for tests on Monday. One of the tests I will need to be put asleep thus under anesthesia. They would like for me to take out my hearing aids. But what they do not understand, and have tried to explain, that if I remove my hearing aids, I will not hear important instructions. I am totally blind, so relying on my vision is not an option. What do I do? My husband will be there, we could also use sign if needed. But I can't have been the only one to have ever been in this situation.
> Any suggestions are appreciated.
> Thank you,
>
> Marsha drenth
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