[Nfb-krafters-korner] OT: Cochlear Implant

[Shelbi Hindel]

Barb,
This is of great interest to me as I have a child who is hearing impaired and wears two hearing aids. I sure hope that as long as the subject line has O T in it you can post. I think people on this list have so much to offer. Anyway I definitely will pray for you and the medical staff that will be working with you. In conclusion I will say that this procedure was not recommended for Ethan as he was so young when it was discussed and was receiving M R I's and if I recall there was an issue with swimming. Anyway technology moves on and I am talking about 10 years ago. 
Wishing, hoping and praying for the best,
Shelbi


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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joyce Kane via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: August 25, 2015 10:18 PM
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How wonderful Barb.  I, too know of someone that had the surgery and is doing fantastic.  I think she had it 2 years ago.

Our thoughts will be with you.

Joyce

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Barb,

Such wonderful news. My niece had this done about 4 or 5 years ago, she is in her 40s and was like you with hearing aids, it worked out really well for her with training. I know you will do well also, you have great determination and strength so wishing you well and looking forward to hearing about your improvement.

Terry K

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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Barb Roland via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 8:47 PM
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Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OT: Cochlear Implant

Hi Everyone, this is totally off topic, but I know some of you have wondered where I’ve been lately, not teaching nor taking phone classes. I wear hearing aids in both ears and have been having issues with them over the last few months making it hard for me to understand what is being said weather in person or over the phone.
I am excited to say that today I found out that I am a candidate for a cochlear implant which is a hearing aid type device that is implanted in the head/ear. This device will not restore normal hearing but is much more advanced than a regular hearing aid. Once implanted I will have to do some intensive listening training to train my brain and ear to “hear and understand” sounds I’ve been missing or have never heard. I’m told this training can take up to a year and that listening on the phone is usually one of the last things to be accomplished, however I’m motivated to get back to teaching and taking classes so will be moving that part up the level of priority :D.

I will meet with the surgeon on Sept. 10th and if all goes well we will schedule the surgery at that time. So have no fear I WILL BE BACK!!!
I will still be able to take email classes and may consider teaching one, will just have to see how things go.

In the meantime, I’m SO excited, doing the snoopy dance and already getting impatient! lol

Barb
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