I gots good news

ladycaissa · 04-15-2008, 11:09 AM

I just found out that I got approved for the cochlear implant by insurance. Now all needs to be done is paperwork and schedule the surgery.

Yay!

neecy · 04-15-2008, 11:31 AM

Congratulations!!!!!!!

ladycaissa · 04-15-2008, 11:36 AM

Thanks!

Hear Again · 04-15-2008, 02:20 PM

Congratulations! I look forward to reading all about your CI journey!

ladycaissa · 04-15-2008, 02:23 PM

It's now official date is set in stone. May 19th. I will be activated May 21th.

Phillips · 04-15-2008, 02:30 PM

Congrats!!!

neecy · 04-15-2008, 02:34 PM

Wow!! I didn't realize they can now activate so soon after surgery.That's amazing!

ladycaissa · 04-15-2008, 02:39 PM

The doctor says that the only reason it's so soon is due to the fact that he only creates a small scar. He also does not require you to shave your head. Which is a bonus for me because I am getting married in August.

dreamchaser · 04-15-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ladycaissa

It's now official date is set in stone. May 19th. I will be activated May 21th.

Congratulations!!!! I hope you have great success with your new CI. I am curious, do you use ASL now as a first language?

ladycaissa · 04-15-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamchaser

Congratulations!!!! I hope you have great success with your new CI. I am curious, do you use ASL now as a first language?

No my first language is spoken english. I grew up with hearing aids.

I actually did not learn Sign Language till I was in Kindergarden. I actually taught myself how to by comparing the sign that the interpreter signed to the english word the teacher said.

I still speak orally. I rarely sign, nobody around here is deaf so it's sort of pointless.

dreamchaser · 04-15-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ladycaissa

It's now official date is set in stone. May 19th. I will be activated May 21th.

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Originally Posted by ladycaissa

No my first language is spoken english. I grew up with hearing aids.

I actually did not learn Sign Language till I was in Kindergarden. I actually taught myself how to by comparing the sign that the interpreter signed to the english word the teacher said.

I still speak orally. I rarely sign, nobody around here is deaf so it's sort of pointless.

Wow! Did you have any connection to the Deaf community when you were little? I will be thinking of you when you go to surgery and sending my best wishes and prayers.

Oceanbreeze · 04-15-2008, 04:37 PM

Congratulations LadyCaissa!

ladycaissa · 04-15-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamchaser

Wow! Did you have any connection to the Deaf community when you were little? I will be thinking of you when you go to surgery and sending my best wishes and prayers.

When I was in kindergarden to about second grade I had connection to the deaf community. Not too much. After second grade, I didn't because my mom moved us,which meant a different school.

Thanks for your best wishes and prayers.

ladycaissa · 04-15-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

Congratulations LadyCaissa!

Thanks.

highlands · 04-15-2008, 04:45 PM

congrats and good luck

JennyB · 04-15-2008, 06:06 PM

Congrats! I am sure you are super excited!

ladycaissa · 04-15-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JennyB

Congrats! I am sure you are super excited!

LOL. Super excited does not even begin to describe how excited I am. I am still in complete shock.

DragonYoga · 04-15-2008, 08:24 PM

Congrats! I hope the surgery goes well for you!

ladycaissa · 04-16-2008, 10:27 AM

Is there any thing extra I need to be aware of the surgery? Is there a book out there that explains the process of getting a CI and how to deal with the mapping process?

SuziMaria · 04-16-2008, 01:00 PM

Congratulations!! Wishing you the very best! Keep us posted.

lilylover72 · 04-16-2008, 01:38 PM

Congrats! I hope that CI will work for you.

jillio · 04-16-2008, 10:09 PM

Congratualtions, ladycassia. I wish you all the best.

vallee · 04-17-2008, 05:08 AM

That is fantastic news. Can't wait for your CI moments.

ladycaissa · 04-17-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by vallee

That is fantastic news. Can't wait for your CI moments.

I can't wait for my CI moments too. I am very excited but at the same time very nervous.

mellenart · 04-17-2008, 01:43 PM

Hi! Hi I read your post and I too am having a CI surgery May 6th! I am both nervouse and excited as I know it will be a journey for me. I too, grew up with hearing aids and used oral speech. I can hear sounds with my hearing aids but have trouble comprehending what is being said and need to lipread. Therefore, I finally decided to go ahead with a CI. I will be turning 30 on July, so this will be a new chapter in my life. I am married with 3 small children who are all hearing including my husband, which is part of the reason I choose to get a CI. I want to be able to hear again on the telephone and just hopefully be able to understand words clearer with a CI. I know it will take time to adjust, but I truly believe this may be my miracle. I've prayed all my life asking God to help me make the right decision and somehow, I never really thought I'd consider an CI but it took me a year to decide and I am finally saying "yes." congrates to you and it looks like you'll have a busy summer with a wedding coming up. What made made you decide to get a CI?

ladycaissa · 04-19-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mellenart

What made made you decide to get a CI?

I lost all my hearing in my right ear last August. Poof, gone. No warning. Nothing. Then noises got loud on my left ear, went to get it checked out. My left ear tolerence for noises went down, my audi adjusted my HA the best she could and then told me that if it went down anymore the HA won't be useful because I am now at the lowest setting any HA can be in. Over the months it quickly went down. Today I only wear the HA when I go out or when I absolutely need to. Once I am at home the HA gets taken out.

There are so many reasons for why I have decided to get a CI. I am working on my Biology Degree and I am so close to graduating. This particular semester has been the toughest on me. I've never had to struggle so hard just to learn the material. I can't quit now because I can't hear or understand sign very well.

I also got tired of struggling to hear in daily situations. I am always asking "What?" or "Could you repeat that please?" My friends slowly got annoyed with those questions and always making sure to stay on my left side so I can hear them.

Over time I just retreated into my home. I dropped out of clubs at the college and stopped talking to almost all my friends face-to-face. The only time they get to talk to me is when I am on MSN because that is the only time they see me and I can actually understand typed words instead of oral words.

I have been so lucky to find a man like my fiance. He is so understanding and willing to work with me. This lost has tested us a lot. Along with the fact that he is four hours away due to work and that I only see him two weekends a month. One of those weekends is for his so. He will be moving back to my area in November, once his contract is up.

I just want my life back or at least be able to function somewhat in noisy situaions. I am just starting my life. I want to be able hear all the sounds that the world and life can give me. I know hearing is such a precious gift and I thank God that he is allowing me to get the CI so soon.

ladycaissa · 04-23-2008, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ladycaissa

It's now official date is set in stone. May 19th. I will be activated May 21th.

Whoops I said that wrong. I meant I'd be activated May 28th. Sorry.

Reba · 04-23-2008, 08:02 AM

I hope things go well for you.

04-15-2008, 11:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
ladycaissa Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Madison, SD Posts: 185	I gots good news I just found out that I got approved for the cochlear implant by insurance. Now all needs to be done is paperwork and schedule the surgery. Yay! __________________ ~Like Butterflies Blowing Kisses of Death!!!~ Right ear - Advance Bionics Harmony HiResolution Implanted: 5/19/08 Activated: 5/28/08

04-15-2008, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
neecy Use the Google, Luke! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 1,385	Congratulations!!!!!!! __________________ Randy Pausch - The Last Lecture ~ RIP July 25, 2008 http://www.taudiobook.com/closed_cap...y_pausch_full/ My CI blog: http://bionicgal.blogspot.com

04-15-2008, 11:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
ladycaissa Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Madison, SD Posts: 185	Thanks! __________________ ~Like Butterflies Blowing Kisses of Death!!!~ Right ear - Advance Bionics Harmony HiResolution Implanted: 5/19/08 Activated: 5/28/08

04-15-2008, 02:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hear Again Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,923	Congratulations! I look forward to reading all about your CI journey! __________________ Hear Again Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with Freedom BTE Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 Right ear - Nucleus Freedom Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06 Deafblind/Postlingual

04-15-2008, 02:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
ladycaissa Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Madison, SD Posts: 185	Surgery Date It's now official date is set in stone. May 19th. I will be activated May 21th. __________________ ~Like Butterflies Blowing Kisses of Death!!!~ Right ear - Advance Bionics Harmony HiResolution Implanted: 5/19/08 Activated: 5/28/08

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04-15-2008, 02:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
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04-15-2008, 02:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
neecy Use the Google, Luke! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 1,385	Wow!! I didn't realize they can now activate so soon after surgery.That's amazing! __________________ Randy Pausch - The Last Lecture ~ RIP July 25, 2008 http://www.taudiobook.com/closed_cap...y_pausch_full/ My CI blog: http://bionicgal.blogspot.com

04-15-2008, 02:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
ladycaissa Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Madison, SD Posts: 185	The doctor says that the only reason it's so soon is due to the fact that he only creates a small scar. He also does not require you to shave your head. Which is a bonus for me because I am getting married in August. __________________ ~Like Butterflies Blowing Kisses of Death!!!~ Right ear - Advance Bionics Harmony HiResolution Implanted: 5/19/08 Activated: 5/28/08

04-15-2008, 04:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
Oceanbreeze I'm back :) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: S. FL Posts: 5,830	Congratulations LadyCaissa!

04-15-2008, 04:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
highlands In Love & Happy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in an inland city Posts: 4,066	congrats and good luck __________________

04-15-2008, 06:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
JennyB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 284	Congrats! I am sure you are super excited! __________________ Jenny~B http://journysofadeafgirl.blogspot.com/

04-15-2008, 08:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
DragonYoga chocolatechocolate! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 154	Congrats! I hope the surgery goes well for you! __________________ MMM...CHOCOLATE!!!

04-16-2008, 10:27 AM	#19 (permalink)
ladycaissa Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Madison, SD Posts: 185	Is there any thing extra I need to be aware of the surgery? Is there a book out there that explains the process of getting a CI and how to deal with the mapping process? __________________ ~Like Butterflies Blowing Kisses of Death!!!~ Right ear - Advance Bionics Harmony HiResolution Implanted: 5/19/08 Activated: 5/28/08

04-16-2008, 01:00 PM	#20 (permalink)
SuziMaria Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 346	Congratulations!! Wishing you the very best! Keep us posted. __________________ Implanted: 3/18/08 with Nucleus Freedom Implant Activated: 4/03/08

04-16-2008, 01:38 PM	#21 (permalink)
lilylover72 I love purple! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,763	Congrats! I hope that CI will work for you.

04-16-2008, 10:09 PM	#22 (permalink)
jillio Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 15,401	Congratualtions, ladycassia. I wish you all the best.

04-17-2008, 05:08 AM	#23 (permalink)
vallee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 930	That is fantastic news. Can't wait for your CI moments. __________________ Right and Left Implanted July 19, 2007 Activated August 9, 2007 Both Advanced Bionics Harmony http://talesfromacigal.blogspot.com/

04-17-2008, 01:43 PM	#25 (permalink)
mellenart Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13	Ci... Hi! Hi I read your post and I too am having a CI surgery May 6th! I am both nervouse and excited as I know it will be a journey for me. I too, grew up with hearing aids and used oral speech. I can hear sounds with my hearing aids but have trouble comprehending what is being said and need to lipread. Therefore, I finally decided to go ahead with a CI. I will be turning 30 on July, so this will be a new chapter in my life. I am married with 3 small children who are all hearing including my husband, which is part of the reason I choose to get a CI. I want to be able to hear again on the telephone and just hopefully be able to understand words clearer with a CI. I know it will take time to adjust, but I truly believe this may be my miracle. I've prayed all my life asking God to help me make the right decision and somehow, I never really thought I'd consider an CI but it took me a year to decide and I am finally saying "yes." congrates to you and it looks like you'll have a busy summer with a wedding coming up. What made made you decide to get a CI?

04-23-2008, 08:02 AM	#28 (permalink)
Reba Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 15,904	I hope things go well for you.