CI soon...CI friendly only please - Page 12

Cloggy · 07-06-2006, 09:10 AM

WOW, excellent. HAppy that your second mapping went so well. Amazing isn't what software can do.

I was amazed every time with my daughters mapping. And imagine.. she can hardly give any feedback. But the improvements were there every time.

Like said before, CI is 5% hard and software. The rest is up to you....
Doing great.

neecy · 07-06-2006, 09:34 AM

I use the personal audio cable with my I-river almost every day. I LOVE having the music back after so many years, and rediscoering new music/songs.

So glad to hear the mapping is going well, R2!!!

Jag - they can put any program they want on the different slots (P1 P2 P3 P4) depending on what's most convenient. I have Adro on P1, Autosensitivity on P2, Beam on P3 and nothing on P4.

sr171soars · 07-06-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by neecy

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Jag - they can put any program they want on the different slots (P1 P2 P3 P4) depending on what's most convenient. I have Adro on P1, Autosensitivity on P2, Beam on P3 and nothing on P4.

Since slot P4 is empty, er...why not try whisper in it? It is great for classes, meetings and other things that require a boost in softer sounds.

neecy · 07-06-2006, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sr171soars

Since slot P4 is empty, er...why not try whisper in it? It is great for classes, meetings and other things that require a boost in softer sounds.

That's what I plan to do - its just that when I made my decisions, I hadn't used whisper at all so I told my audie to leave it out. Now that I'm in college I'm going to have him add it back as it might help in the classroom - though with ADRO I'm picking up 95% of what's being said by my instructors

greema · 07-06-2006, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jag

Sounds good. And it gets better as they add the noise suppression.

Is the P1 autosensitvity and p2 adro? (or something like that)

I'm curious -- what is adro?

sr171soars · 07-06-2006, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by greema

I'm curious -- what is adro?

It is probably one of the more popular settings with the Freedom. I love it and use it some 95% of the time. It is a program to interpret sounds in a certain way based on the mappings.

Ummm.....how to explain what it does? It is like a very sophisicated synthesizer where it adjusts to the surrounding sounds. Here is a link that explains it better... ADRO Link

greema · 07-06-2006, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sr171soars

It is probably one of the more popular settings with the Freedom. I love it and use it some 95% of the time. It is a program to interpret sounds in a certain way based on the mappings.

Ummm.....how to explain what it does? It is like a very sophisicated synthesizer where it adjusts to the surrounding sounds. Here is a link that explains it better... ADRO Link

Thanks, Soars -- I think I get it. And you do have Freedom?

Say, I've been curious about your sig (trailing clouds of glory) -- is it quoted from somewhere?

sr171soars · 07-06-2006, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by greema

Thanks, Soars -- I think I get it. And you do have Freedom?

Say, I've been curious about your sig (trailing clouds of glory) -- is it quoted from somewhere?

Yep, I have the Freedom. I was in a study to help Cochlear get FDA approval for it in the US. I absolutely love it.

As for the sig....

Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting:
The Soul that rises with us, our life's Star,
hath had elsewhere its setting,
And cometh from afar:
Not in entire forgetfulness,
And not in utter nakedness,
But trailing clouds of glory do we come
From God who is our home:
Heaven lies about us in our infancy!

(Wordsworth, 'Intimations of Immortality, 58-66)

As you can see I tweaked it just a little...

R2D2 · 07-06-2006, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sr171soars

BTW - Did they give you the names of the programs they remapped you with?

I had to have a think about this and I experimented with both programs!

P1 I think is Adro - my own and other's voices are louder than background sounds, many of which are still too soft for me to perceive such as the sound of cars passing by and the sound of background chatter when walking around in a shopping centre.

P2 I think is autosensitivity - I did some vacuuming this morning and tried it on both programs and on P2 it lowered the sound of the vacuum quite significantly compared to on P1.

Have I got this right?

sr171soars · 07-07-2006, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by R2D2

I had to have a think about this and I experimented with both programs!

P1 I think is Adro - my own and other's voices are louder than background sounds, many of which are still too soft for me to perceive such as the sound of cars passing by and the sound of background chatter when walking around in a shopping centre.

P2 I think is autosensitivity - I did some vacuuming this morning and tried it on both programs and on P2 it lowered the sound of the vacuum quite significantly compared to on P1.

Have I got this right?

I think you got it right. Although there is a possibility that P1 is not ADRO but Squelch. What confuses me is your description about cars (and trucks) being too soft for you. Believe me, that was the first really "too loud" sound I heard when leaving the center after my hookup. I thought my brain was going to implode! It was just sooooo loud and I couldn't believe that hearing people dealt with it all their lives. Even now being quite used to all kinds of sounds and using ADRO (which for me is 95% plus of the time), cars and trucks are still loud to me but no longer unbearable (except the worst of bus and trucks). In the worst of cases of buses and trucks you will see me thinking to use one of these on them...

R2D2 · 07-07-2006, 06:23 PM

Actually I reckon that my brain has a false concept of what is too loud and what isn't. I was without sound in the implanted ear for 8 months before the CI, due to having recruitment, so I reckon that maybe I will hear cars more when I increase the comfort levels for each electrode over time. After the second mapping a friend of mine commented that I was no longer shouting when I spoke, whereas I remember you saying you whispered right after activation! I can certainly hear my car when driving it though. I reckon cars will come in time though as I am hearing new sounds all the time still.

sr171soars · 07-07-2006, 08:44 PM

I think you are correct about it being more the map that you had the first time. Apparently, they are starting you off at a lower threshold and moving you up slowly. It makes sense in your situation.

Yea, I had to whisper. My voice was just too loud and overpowering at the time (day of hookup). By the end of the first week, it wasn't too bad but I still tended to talk quietly.

R2D2 · 07-09-2006, 01:53 AM

Guess what? I discovered I can hear cars today! I went for a nice Sunday afternoon walk and I found I can hear them approaching with no effort at all from quite a distance both in front and behind of my vision. It was hard work not to burst into tears on the spot. I could also hear kids at a distance talking to each other and calling out. Also the sound of planes and helicopters approaching at a distance or flying in the sky behind me is easy to pick out and often I have to look for them as they haven't come into my vision yet.

I've also found that in noisy situations such as a busy hall or shopping centre that talking to individual people is easier compared to hearing aids - their voice seems more contrasted against the background noise.

I definitely think that the 1800 herz speed program is working much better for me.

Cloggy · 07-09-2006, 02:19 AM

WOW!! New experiences every day. And the end nowhere in sight!

Hope you are keeping a diary - or is AllDeaf the diary...

R2D2 · 07-09-2006, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Cloggy

WOW!! New experiences every day. And the end nowhere in sight!

Hope you are keeping a diary - or is AllDeaf the diary...

No - I'm keeping a separate written diary

. I'm too scared that one day I will log onto Alldeaf to find that it's not there anymore because Alex has had enough of all the argy bargy!

sr171soars · 07-09-2006, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by R2D2

Guess what? I discovered I can hear cars today! I went for a nice Sunday afternoon walk and I found I can hear them approaching with no effort at all from quite a distance both in front and behind of my vision. It was hard work not to burst into tears on the spot. I could also hear kids at a distance talking to each other and calling out. Also the sound of planes and helicopters approaching at a distance or flying in the sky behind me is easy to pick out and often I have to look for them as they haven't come into my vision yet.

I've also found that in noisy situations such as a busy hall or shopping centre that talking to individual people is easier compared to hearing aids - their voice seems more contrasted against the background noise.

I definitely think that the 1800 herz speed program is working much better for me.

Awwwright! Way to go. Are they (cars) loud yet?

jag · 07-09-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by R2D2

Guess what? I discovered I can hear cars today! I went for a nice Sunday afternoon walk and I found I can hear them approaching with no effort at all from quite a distance both in front and behind of my vision. It was hard work not to burst into tears on the spot. I could also hear kids at a distance talking to each other and calling out. Also the sound of planes and helicopters approaching at a distance or flying in the sky behind me is easy to pick out and often I have to look for them as they haven't come into my vision yet.

I definitely think that the 1800 herz speed program is working much better for me.

That's great. When I finally got adro put in one of my programs so was able to wear it while out for my daily walk I really liked being able to hear cars coming up behind me. Much better then being startled as they go by. (I walk on a gravel (crushed rock) road) But it is cool hearing the cars on the blacktop road when i'm not really that close to it.

neecy · 07-09-2006, 02:20 PM

I LOVE the confidence I have now if I walk beside the road, now being able to hear the vehicles coming behind me (from quite a ways off!) instead of being surprised by them too!

StacieLeigh · 07-17-2006, 11:53 AM

Hi all....

I'm loving my CI. I noticed that when just wearing my HA, I barely hear the phone ringing, but with the CI and the HA, it's loud and clear. I still can't talk on the phone good, so I'm looking forward to being able to do that before long. I heard the ocean better with my CI, than alone with my HA. I can hear e1 cell phone ring, they all have different ring tone lol. I loved hearing the sea gulls, their calls and their wings flapping above me.
I had an awesome time at the beach, I had a total wipeout with the waves, scared the crap out of me. I hated not being able to hear while I was in the water, I had my roomies hold my hand or be right next to me in the water, I was paranoid of sharks lol, not being able to hear someone screaming about sharks. Our hotel was right on the beach, I was able to hear the waves crashing while I was in our room, pretty cool.
I even went on a Cessna, first time in the air, it was awesome! I loved the nose dive. I want to be a pilot! lol
I couldn't hear no one speak in the plane, the engine was too loud. The view was beautiful! I will be doing that again next time for sure.

So looking foward to my second mapping, 3 more weeks to go!
Stacie

sr171soars · 07-17-2006, 12:42 PM

Stacie,

The more things change the more they remain the same...I'm referring to the fact that you can't wear your CI in the water. I just keep my eyes peeled on what is going on around me as I enjoy the ocean. *Sigh* That is the way it always has been...

Glad to see that you are more aware of sounds in your environment. Sounded like you had a great vacation at the ocean... Your second mapping should be a definite improvement. I have a friend who got his CI about three/four weeks ago and he just got his second mapping. Made a big difference for him!

Boult · 07-17-2006, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by StacieLeigh

Hi all....

I'm loving my CI. I noticed that when just wearing my HA, I barely hear the phone ringing, but with the CI and the HA, it's loud and clear. I still can't talk on the phone good, so I'm looking forward to being able to do that before long. I heard the ocean better with my CI, than alone with my HA. I can hear e1 cell phone ring, they all have different ring tone lol. I loved hearing the sea gulls, their calls and their wings flapping above me.
I had an awesome time at the beach, I had a total wipeout with the waves, scared the crap out of me. I hated not being able to hear while I was in the water, I had my roomies hold my hand or be right next to me in the water, I was paranoid of sharks lol, not being able to hear someone screaming about sharks. Our hotel was right on the beach, I was able to hear the waves crashing while I was in our room, pretty cool.
I even went on a Cessna, first time in the air, it was awesome! I loved the nose dive. I want to be a pilot! lol
I couldn't hear no one speak in the plane, the engine was too loud. The view was beautiful! I will be doing that again next time for sure.

So looking foward to my second mapping, 3 more weeks to go!
Stacie

Awesome! great to hear your ci moments! I am sure your next mappings would be much better or so

neecy · 07-17-2006, 04:24 PM

Stacie I love reading your updats. I too wish I could wear my CI in the water, even though the Freedom is water resistant its far from water PROOF. I DO wear it at the beach though if I'm just wading in the water - I LOVE hearing the waves!

Keep the stories coming - I fly for the first time since having my CI activated this Thursday!.

R2D2 · 07-17-2006, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StacieLeigh

Hi all....

I'm loving my CI. I noticed that when just wearing my HA, I barely hear the phone ringing, but with the CI and the HA, it's loud and clear. I still can't talk on the phone good, so I'm looking forward to being able to do that before long. I heard the ocean better with my CI, than alone with my HA. I can hear e1 cell phone ring, they all have different ring tone lol. I loved hearing the sea gulls, their calls and their wings flapping above me.
I had an awesome time at the beach, I had a total wipeout with the waves, scared the crap out of me. I hated not being able to hear while I was in the water, I had my roomies hold my hand or be right next to me in the water, I was paranoid of sharks lol, not being able to hear someone screaming about sharks. Our hotel was right on the beach, I was able to hear the waves crashing while I was in our room, pretty cool.
I even went on a Cessna, first time in the air, it was awesome! I loved the nose dive. I want to be a pilot! lol
I couldn't hear no one speak in the plane, the engine was too loud. The view was beautiful! I will be doing that again next time for sure.

So looking foward to my second mapping, 3 more weeks to go!
Stacie

Wahey!! I just live 30 mins drive from the Pacific ocean but haven't been there yet since my CI. You've just reminded me that I need to go! I remember the last time I went before the CI it was a sad time for me because I couldn't hear the waves crashing down any more and I have always loved the sound of the sea. So it would be interesting to see what it sounds like now.

Sounds like you've had an awesome holiday.

StacieLeigh · 07-20-2006, 12:09 AM

I had a great vacation.
Be sure to post on how it sounds to you now, the waves.
I tried listening to the waves with just my HA, it was so low, like someone splashing in tub. With my HA and CI, the waves sounded so loud and rich, so detail. It's just so hard for me to really describe it, it just sounded beautiful.

I'm practicing with audiobook, The Funhouse by Dean Koontz.
I read the book with it, it's pretty hard still to go without the book, it all sounds mumbo jumbo to me unless I see the words on the page. It's getting better, still unclear, I know the new mapping will help with that. So definately looking forward to listening to the book again after that.

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Originally Posted by R2D2

Wahey!! I just live 30 mins drive from the Pacific ocean but haven't been there yet since my CI. You've just reminded me that I need to go! I remember the last time I went before the CI it was a sad time for me because I couldn't hear the waves crashing down any more and I have always loved the sound of the sea. So it would be interesting to see what it sounds like now.

Sounds like you've had an awesome holiday.

R2D2 · 07-20-2006, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by StacieLeigh

I'm practicing with audiobook, The Funhouse by Dean Koontz.
I read the book with it, it's pretty hard still to go without the book, it all sounds mumbo jumbo to me unless I see the words on the page. It's getting better, still unclear, I know the new mapping will help with that. So definately looking forward to listening to the book again after that.

Yes I can't follow it without the book either and I anticipate that if I ever get to that stage it would take months from now. The same with phone usage but I am not stressed because even when I did well with hearing aids those things were difficult to do. My first goal is to get back to the clarity that I had with hearing aids and I see following audio books as a tool to do that. Anything on top of that for me is a bonus.

With lipreading it is much easier to follow conversations with people now compared to before the implant. Even small groups are more doable now than before. And it's nice to actually be able to hear what store assistants are saying to me.

I had my third mapping today and I revved up the volume a lot this time. Even my audie was "are you sure this isn't going to be too loud for you?" but so far it's been fine. The rep from Cochlear was at the office again today and she gave me some exercises to practice recognising different tones in words.

What date is your mapping Stacie? My next one is on 3rd August.

neecy · 07-20-2006, 08:20 AM

I'm heading in for a re-map today, first time I've been to the audie's office since November of last year, so it should be interesting. I also want to talk to him about some problems I've had with my Freedom, particularly the latex "wrapping/sheath" that covers the wire bundle leading from the processor to the transmitter. For the second time now, the wrapping/sheath has split open to reveal the wires, and I'll had to get a new one. Also for the second time, the display has stopped working properly. Instead of showing "P1 P2 P3 P4" I get just the numbers, the "P" is gone. It happened with one of the processors I used during the trials, too.

sr171soars · 07-20-2006, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by neecy

I'm heading in for a re-map today, first time I've been to the audie's office since November of last year, so it should be interesting. I also want to talk to him about some problems I've had with my Freedom, particularly the latex "wrapping/sheath" that covers the wire bundle leading from the processor to the transmitter. For the second time now, the wrapping/sheath has split open to reveal the wires, and I'll had to get a new one. Also for the second time, the display has stopped working properly. Instead of showing "P1 P2 P3 P4" I get just the numbers, the "P" is gone. It happened with one of the processors I used during the trials, too.

I heard about (not experience) the transmitter problem from somewhere. I've experienced the LED display problem too. It happened with my "study" model and they replaced it promptly and with my Silver CI and they replaced the power unit promptly. Just remember to send back the old power unit or you will be charged for it. I haven't seen any trouble with my Blue CI yet as I got it six months after my Silver one (In NC, we are supposed to get two)...so it is now it has been about four months now with it.

My Audi mentioned that Cochlear Inc. was having some quality control issues with the LED screen. She said they will eventually get it straightened out. I'm not sure of the transmitter coil. While I can function without the LED since the number of beeps tell you the program, it is still nice to have and thus worth getting replaced.

neecy · 07-21-2006, 02:24 PM

Had my evaluation yesterday at St Paul's Hospital. Tweaked the maps a bit - not much had to be done, we decided not to re-add any of the 4 electrodes I don't have active, because Dr Pijl thinks the benefit will be minimal, since I've been using these 18 for the last 8 months, and I never really liked the higher frequencies anyway, and since we'd had problems with them in the past, there's the chance that the problems could crop up again so we just left things they way they were, and upped the gain on a couple other ones. Not much change in the maps - things seem to have steadied out and I'm very happy with the results.

I scored 90% on the monosyllabic (single word) comprehension test - which Dr Pijl said was better than HE scores on that test, so I was really happy. But the best was when I scored 99.5% on the sentence recognition test. I was absolutely thrilled!! My hearing just keeps getting better and better.

To put things into perspective, January 2005 they did both tests prior to my surgery, with me using just my hearing aids, and I scored a big fat ZERO % on them.

Life is good!

Cloggy · 07-21-2006, 04:23 PM

I doubt if I would score 99.5% on the sentence recognition test. And I'm hearing...

R2D2 · 07-22-2006, 01:39 AM

It sounds like you've done exceptionally well Neecy. I haven't even started doing sentence recognition tests with my audie because I'm too chicken at this stage!

I started doing them today with my husband after I realised that I could sometimes hear what he said without looking at hime while I was driving. When we got home he held up a piece of paper in front of his mouth and we did a test. I reckon I probably got 40-50%? But then his voice is familiar to me. With lipreading and the CI together I get about 90% of what's said. I'd say without a CI and only lipreading I would get 60% so already I'm much better off with the CI.

07-06-2006, 09:10 AM	#331 (permalink)
Cloggy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 4,706	WOW, excellent. HAppy that your second mapping went so well. Amazing isn't what software can do. I was amazed every time with my daughters mapping. And imagine.. she can hardly give any feedback. But the improvements were there every time. Like said before, CI is 5% hard and software. The rest is up to you.... Doing great. __________________ . The limits of my language mean the limits of my world. . . . Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889 - 1951) Information about . . . . . . . . . Lotte Sofie . . . . . . . . . How the ear works . . . . . . . . . Parents info . . . . . . . . . Nonsense/ Myths about CI here or here.

07-06-2006, 09:34 AM	#332 (permalink)
neecy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 1,409	I use the personal audio cable with my I-river almost every day. I LOVE having the music back after so many years, and rediscoering new music/songs. So glad to hear the mapping is going well, R2!!! Jag - they can put any program they want on the different slots (P1 P2 P3 P4) depending on what's most convenient. I have Adro on P1, Autosensitivity on P2, Beam on P3 and nothing on P4. __________________ Friends are angels that lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.

07-07-2006, 06:23 PM	#341 (permalink)
R2D2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 2,605	Actually I reckon that my brain has a false concept of what is too loud and what isn't. I was without sound in the implanted ear for 8 months before the CI, due to having recruitment, so I reckon that maybe I will hear cars more when I increase the comfort levels for each electrode over time. After the second mapping a friend of mine commented that I was no longer shouting when I spoke, whereas I remember you saying you whispered right after activation! I can certainly hear my car when driving it though. I reckon cars will come in time though as I am hearing new sounds all the time still. __________________ Left ear implanted 9th June 2006 Activated 29th June 2006 Right ear implanted 31st August 2007 Activated 18th September Both Nucleus Freedom Cochlear implant myths

07-07-2006, 08:44 PM	#342 (permalink)
sr171soars Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,700	I think you are correct about it being more the map that you had the first time. Apparently, they are starting you off at a lower threshold and moving you up slowly. It makes sense in your situation. Yea, I had to whisper. My voice was just too loud and overpowering at the time (day of hookup). By the end of the first week, it wasn't too bad but I still tended to talk quietly. __________________ But trailing clouds of glory till He comes... Foolishness is not a virtue

07-09-2006, 01:53 AM	#343 (permalink)
R2D2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 2,605	Guess what? I discovered I can hear cars today! I went for a nice Sunday afternoon walk and I found I can hear them approaching with no effort at all from quite a distance both in front and behind of my vision. It was hard work not to burst into tears on the spot. I could also hear kids at a distance talking to each other and calling out. Also the sound of planes and helicopters approaching at a distance or flying in the sky behind me is easy to pick out and often I have to look for them as they haven't come into my vision yet. I've also found that in noisy situations such as a busy hall or shopping centre that talking to individual people is easier compared to hearing aids - their voice seems more contrasted against the background noise. I definitely think that the 1800 herz speed program is working much better for me. __________________ Left ear implanted 9th June 2006 Activated 29th June 2006 Right ear implanted 31st August 2007 Activated 18th September Both Nucleus Freedom Cochlear implant myths

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07-09-2006, 02:19 AM	#344 (permalink)
Cloggy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 4,706	WOW!! New experiences every day. And the end nowhere in sight! Hope you are keeping a diary - or is AllDeaf the diary... __________________ . The limits of my language mean the limits of my world. . . . Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889 - 1951) Information about . . . . . . . . . Lotte Sofie . . . . . . . . . How the ear works . . . . . . . . . Parents info . . . . . . . . . Nonsense/ Myths about CI here or here.

07-09-2006, 02:20 PM	#348 (permalink)
neecy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 1,409	I LOVE the confidence I have now if I walk beside the road, now being able to hear the vehicles coming behind me (from quite a ways off!) instead of being surprised by them too! __________________ Friends are angels that lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.

07-17-2006, 11:53 AM	#349 (permalink)
StacieLeigh Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 155	Updates..... Hi all.... I'm loving my CI. I noticed that when just wearing my HA, I barely hear the phone ringing, but with the CI and the HA, it's loud and clear. I still can't talk on the phone good, so I'm looking forward to being able to do that before long. I heard the ocean better with my CI, than alone with my HA. I can hear e1 cell phone ring, they all have different ring tone lol. I loved hearing the sea gulls, their calls and their wings flapping above me. I had an awesome time at the beach, I had a total wipeout with the waves, scared the crap out of me. I hated not being able to hear while I was in the water, I had my roomies hold my hand or be right next to me in the water, I was paranoid of sharks lol, not being able to hear someone screaming about sharks. Our hotel was right on the beach, I was able to hear the waves crashing while I was in our room, pretty cool. I even went on a Cessna, first time in the air, it was awesome! I loved the nose dive. I want to be a pilot! lol I couldn't hear no one speak in the plane, the engine was too loud. The view was beautiful! I will be doing that again next time for sure. So looking foward to my second mapping, 3 more weeks to go! Stacie

07-17-2006, 12:42 PM	#350 (permalink)
sr171soars Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,700	Stacie, The more things change the more they remain the same...I'm referring to the fact that you can't wear your CI in the water. I just keep my eyes peeled on what is going on around me as I enjoy the ocean. Sigh That is the way it always has been... Glad to see that you are more aware of sounds in your environment. Sounded like you had a great vacation at the ocean... Your second mapping should be a definite improvement. I have a friend who got his CI about three/four weeks ago and he just got his second mapping. Made a big difference for him! __________________ But trailing clouds of glory till He comes... Foolishness is not a virtue

07-17-2006, 04:24 PM	#352 (permalink)
neecy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 1,409	Stacie I love reading your updats. I too wish I could wear my CI in the water, even though the Freedom is water resistant its far from water PROOF. I DO wear it at the beach though if I'm just wading in the water - I LOVE hearing the waves! Keep the stories coming - I fly for the first time since having my CI activated this Thursday!. __________________ Friends are angels that lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.

07-20-2006, 08:20 AM	#356 (permalink)
neecy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 1,409	I'm heading in for a re-map today, first time I've been to the audie's office since November of last year, so it should be interesting. I also want to talk to him about some problems I've had with my Freedom, particularly the latex "wrapping/sheath" that covers the wire bundle leading from the processor to the transmitter. For the second time now, the wrapping/sheath has split open to reveal the wires, and I'll had to get a new one. Also for the second time, the display has stopped working properly. Instead of showing "P1 P2 P3 P4" I get just the numbers, the "P" is gone. It happened with one of the processors I used during the trials, too. __________________ Friends are angels that lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.

07-21-2006, 02:24 PM	#358 (permalink)
neecy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 1,409	Had my evaluation yesterday at St Paul's Hospital. Tweaked the maps a bit - not much had to be done, we decided not to re-add any of the 4 electrodes I don't have active, because Dr Pijl thinks the benefit will be minimal, since I've been using these 18 for the last 8 months, and I never really liked the higher frequencies anyway, and since we'd had problems with them in the past, there's the chance that the problems could crop up again so we just left things they way they were, and upped the gain on a couple other ones. Not much change in the maps - things seem to have steadied out and I'm very happy with the results. I scored 90% on the monosyllabic (single word) comprehension test - which Dr Pijl said was better than HE scores on that test, so I was really happy. But the best was when I scored 99.5% on the sentence recognition test. I was absolutely thrilled!! My hearing just keeps getting better and better. To put things into perspective, January 2005 they did both tests prior to my surgery, with me using just my hearing aids, and I scored a big fat ZERO % on them. Life is good! __________________ Friends are angels that lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.

07-21-2006, 04:23 PM	#359 (permalink)
Cloggy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 4,706	I doubt if I would score 99.5% on the sentence recognition test. And I'm hearing... __________________ . The limits of my language mean the limits of my world. . . . Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889 - 1951) Information about . . . . . . . . . Lotte Sofie . . . . . . . . . How the ear works . . . . . . . . . Parents info . . . . . . . . . Nonsense/ Myths about CI here or here.

07-22-2006, 01:39 AM	#360 (permalink)
R2D2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 2,605	It sounds like you've done exceptionally well Neecy. I haven't even started doing sentence recognition tests with my audie because I'm too chicken at this stage! I started doing them today with my husband after I realised that I could sometimes hear what he said without looking at hime while I was driving. When we got home he held up a piece of paper in front of his mouth and we did a test. I reckon I probably got 40-50%? But then his voice is familiar to me. With lipreading and the CI together I get about 90% of what's said. I'd say without a CI and only lipreading I would get 60% so already I'm much better off with the CI. __________________ Left ear implanted 9th June 2006 Activated 29th June 2006 Right ear implanted 31st August 2007 Activated 18th September Both Nucleus Freedom Cochlear implant myths

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