<div dir="ltr">I didn't know there were so many blind people who use cochlear implants. I have one in my right ear and wish I would have done it sooner. It was a huge learning curve in the beginning, but once I got through that I found that I really enjoy using it.</div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sat, Oct 30, 2021 at 4:04 PM Sheila via NFB-DB <<a href="mailto:nfb-db@nfbnet.org">nfb-db@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
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I could say the same about being able to try out hearing aids and
return them if they make no difference. I found that those that sell
them get antagonistic if you want to return them.I wish that <br>
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<div>On 10/30/2021 11:50 AM, Penny Leclair
via NFB-DB wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi Jamelle</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Because of technology hearing aids keep
improving. They can not help once hearing declines to a given
point. Even apple products have ear phones that are very good
to hear. I personally have cochlear implants, after having
used hearing aids for 26 years. The surgery is a little
unnerving but I found it was not a problem. The thought of it
was my problem. I am glad I decided to have the surgery. One
of the great benefits of the implants is that once you learn
how to use them and hearing improves you never experience
hearing loss again. I found that every few years with using
hearing aids I would go have the hearing test, and more bad
news. New aids more money and finally I took the plunge!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The unknown is always difficult to make
decisions. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We have come a long way with hearing
devices and we have a lot of professionals to help. Most, if
not all hearing aid producers will allow you to try their
devices and return them if you find they are not an
improvement. I wish you luck and good fortune in your search
for the best hearing available for you.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Penny</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Canada Ontario</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
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<b>Sent: </b>October 30, 2021 12:20 PM<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Hi!<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36pt"><span lang="EN-US">My name’s Jamelle and I’m hard of hearing. In
2008 my doctor recommended the implant surgery. I said no to
the surgery. I’m still using hearing aids. Acually I’m
getting new ones. I wanted to ask if hearing aids have
improved? I also want to ask if anyone is going to stick
with hearing aids for awhile? <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36pt"><span lang="EN-US">What encouraged me to write and send this email
is the last question about asl/hknc.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36pt"><span lang="EN-US">Have a great weekend!<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
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