[Nfb-krafters-korner] OT: Cochlear Implant

[Sandra Gayer]

Hello Barb, I'm excited for you. I know someone else who had the
operation last year and you're right, the learning process does take a
while but it'll be worth it!

I'm praying for you too.
Very best wishes,
Sandra.

On 8/26/15, Hettie via Nfb-krafters-korner
<nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> This is wonderful news, Barb. I know a chap here in South Africa who lost
> his hearing as result of the war. His implant was a great success and it is
> great to talk to him over the phone instead of via sms or email. Keep us
> updated.
>
> Hettie
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> Barb,
> sSo excited for you!  Prayers going up that all will work out great for you!
> Jill
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>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf Of Barb Roland via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 7:47 PM
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> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OT: Cochlear Implant
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> 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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