Songs on way to CI surgery (iPods too)

TheKnightRider · 11-03-2009, 12:11 AM

Hello!

I will be having surgery next week to install a Nucleus Freedom CI in my left ear. I was thinking of the most appropriate song to play in my car while on the drive to the hospital for the surgery! Off the top of my head, I can't think of a better song than "A Whole New World," the highlight of the Aladdin movie soundtrack.

Do you have other suggestions?

With me being bimodal after the upcoming surgery (wearing a digital hearing aide in my right ear), what are the options in terms of listening to an iPod? Should I continue to use the HATIS Hearing Aid Compatible Dual-Piece Headset (from Soundbytes) that I use with the t-switch on the HA, or is there a iPod product designed for bimodal users? Thanks!!

set2 · 11-03-2009, 12:22 AM

I don't think there is anything designed for bimodal users. I ended up buying a DAI boot and cable for my hearing aid and a y connector from radio shack. I plugged the y connector into the Ipod and then connected the DAI cable to one side of the connector and then the personal audio cable for the CI on the other side. I liked this the best.

Vivie · 11-03-2009, 09:36 AM

The HATIS dual earhooks worked for me with CI ( although I did had a mono which got stolen. and I didn't replace it yet.)

Pinky · 11-03-2009, 08:38 PM

I have my own Ipod. Before ci surgery, I can't hear anything with Ipod when I wore HA. Because The HA with earphone isn't fit. Until I got my CI turned it on for activate day. The audiologist gave me the box of CI supplies, accessories, extra batteries, dry store and etc. I got my audio aparter connection on ipod and TV. I switched the program to "EA". You will see when you go receive CI and turn it on activate. That is cool stuff! I love it! You will have two sound processors.

11-03-2009, 12:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheKnightRider Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4	Songs on way to CI surgery (iPods too) Hello! I will be having surgery next week to install a Nucleus Freedom CI in my left ear. I was thinking of the most appropriate song to play in my car while on the drive to the hospital for the surgery! Off the top of my head, I can't think of a better song than "A Whole New World," the highlight of the Aladdin movie soundtrack. Do you have other suggestions? With me being bimodal after the upcoming surgery (wearing a digital hearing aide in my right ear), what are the options in terms of listening to an iPod? Should I continue to use the HATIS Hearing Aid Compatible Dual-Piece Headset (from Soundbytes) that I use with the t-switch on the HA, or is there a iPod product designed for bimodal users? Thanks!!

11-03-2009, 09:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Vivie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greece Posts: 279	The HATIS dual earhooks worked for me with CI ( although I did had a mono which got stolen. and I didn't replace it yet.) __________________ http://greek-ci.blogspot.com/ <--English blog!! Implanted left ear on 22th May 2008 with Nucleus Freedom Implant Activated 28th May 2008 with Nucleus Freedom BTE ( chocolate colour )

11-03-2009, 08:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pinky I'm proud to have CI!!!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,441	I have my own Ipod. Before ci surgery, I can't hear anything with Ipod when I wore HA. Because The HA with earphone isn't fit. Until I got my CI turned it on for activate day. The audiologist gave me the box of CI supplies, accessories, extra batteries, dry store and etc. I got my audio aparter connection on ipod and TV. I switched the program to "EA". You will see when you go receive CI and turn it on activate. That is cool stuff! I love it! You will have two sound processors. __________________ I'm expecting! It's a BOY!!!!! LEFT: Implanted: 6/12/09 Activated: 7/7/09 Freedom

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11-03-2009, 12:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
set2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 198	I don't think there is anything designed for bimodal users. I ended up buying a DAI boot and cable for my hearing aid and a y connector from radio shack. I plugged the y connector into the Ipod and then connected the DAI cable to one side of the connector and then the personal audio cable for the CI on the other side. I liked this the best.