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I just got activated with my AB CI 5 days ago and because of my implant site still having some swelling and the fact that my hair is sorta think with curls my headpiece has a hard time sticking to the magnate so my Audi told me my battery may not last long. So for the past 5 days my small...

yesterday I had my Cochlear implant activated and it was a very interesting day. I can hear my voice and I sound so funny I almost didn't want to talk for the day. Everyone sounds like mini robots. I did take it off after awhile cause some sounds were annoying and some sound I was hearing in the...

So I just had my implant done on August 5th. I have a trip that is set for August 21st. I fly to Atlanta from Indiana once a month. I have bad pain when ever it's time to land and I'm worried now that it will be a lot worse. But since I always have that pain in only thinking about now is it even...

I'm really happy with my decision on getting a CI. I am anxious already for my activation on the 31st. I went with AB when originally I was going with Med El. I was surprised that I didn't need my hair to c shaved and that was a plus. My doctor is the best and did everything my way. I do have to...

So I'm getting my CI in the morning and can not wait. I can't sleep I'm so excited.

How you someone know if they have Menier's disease?

When I lost my hearing in my right ear I remember having a wave sound of buzzing and a popping feeling inside my ear. It lasted for a few days and when it stopped the hearing was gone. This morning I work up to the same feeling in my opposite ear

if your wanting to learn ASL look up Bill Vicars on YouTube he is a great teacher and his videos are done in a classroom setting so it's really easy to pick up on. Go to his play list and you'll see ASL 1-4 and extras like medical ASL and 100 basics. 1-15 of ASL 1...

Just woke up to take some pain pills and I see the blue flashes of lightning outside. I can hear anything out there but if I didn't wake up too see it was storming then I would never know. I don't even remember what a storm sounds like anymore. ☹️

so I learned the BSL alphabet and greetings in BSL. It's a lot different from ASL but I think I might want to learn it. I'll be in and out of London so maybe useful.

I'm thinking about going bilateral but scared of being completely deaf.

Hello all. I have been gone for a while. I was injured a year ago and been in recovery but I'm much better now. Background on me, I was born hearing but when I was in the military I had a TBI and started losing my hearing. At first it was really slow and not to noticeable. Then my friends and...

I have been single for awhile by choice. I have been asked out plenty of times and I seem to always stand the guy up. I don't know if it's because I've become comfortable just being single or if it's because of me being hoh/d. I thought I was past the isolating myself part of this since it has...

I'm getting my first implant from Med El cochlear implant on August 5th and I have some questions. I don't know anyone with an CI so I don't want to ask a doctor who has no experience using a CI. 1. Will I lose the rest of the sound that I have? 2. Will I hear after surgery or only when they...

I'm thinking about getting a CI. I am newly deaf and really didn't put thought into it before but now I think it's more of a need for me. Can anyone explain the process. I'm 26 and have only been completely deaf in my right ear for 2 years now. Sent from my SM-T520 using AllDeaf App mobile app

Does anyone use the Ntouch videophone? How do you like it. Sent from my LGLS990 using AllDeaf App mobile app

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/155/014/088/making-public-food-chains-deaf-and-hoh-friendly./ Sent from my SM-T520 using AllDeaf App mobile app

If you are in miami beach area I am hosting a deaf meet up at the Starbucks on 1201 Washington Ave on Oct 2nd at 6pm. PM me with any questions. Sent from my SM-T520 using AllDeaf App mobile app

I have an idea on starting a charity for the deaf and blind and I have my proposal and outline ready just need to no who to talk to and it it started. I have been doing my research for a few years now and I'm ready to get it started. I need to know if anyone has started a charity and how did you...

Hello everyone my name is Arii. I'm not new to AD but i have been gone for awhile. I am new to Florida thought and looking for some new friends in the Dade county area. I am HoH but completely deaf in my right ear. I have a hearing aid but it doesn't help me much. I am still learning to be...