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steph9700 · 01-19-2008, 12:02 PM

I added myself to Cullman Alabama on the map!

Phillywis · 02-01-2008, 09:26 AM

I'm from Doylestown, PA...

josey · 02-09-2008, 06:36 PM

I am in Houston so its claimed

GregorBehr · 02-20-2008, 12:44 AM

Just wanted to stop by and say hello to everyone.
My name is Greg, I'm 39 and living in San Francisco, CA.

About 5 months ago I noticed a slight bit of difficulty hearing on my left side.
Three weeks ago I under went a 10 hour long surgery to remove a brain tumor!

In August of 2007 at the daggering of several friends I went in for my first hearing test since I was in the 2nd grade. Turned out I had about a 15% loss of hearing, but October I was even more difficulty hearing and the loss has increased to about 27%. My doctor ordered an MRI and sure enough, there was an acoustic neuroma. After several weeks later I was able to see a specialist at UCSF Medical Center and with a second MRI for confirmation I was schedule for surgery on 1/30/08 to remove it.

My first words when I awoke from surgery was, "were they able to save the nerves"? Turns out the 2 inch long tumor was wrapped around several nerves. So when I woke up, I had only about 5% of my hearing in the left ear remaining. As the swelling has gone down, a bit more of the hearing has returned, about 20-25% i would say. I return for my first official hearing test on 3/3/08.

Unfortunately, along with the hearing, I've lost the balance on the left side and now have to train my brain to provide that function just from right side.
I also lost a bit of my eye site on the left side and my least favorite, loss of control of the left side of my face. So I sound and look as if I've had a stroke.

So there you have it. I'm curious if anyone on this forum has had similar experiences? I thought at first I would be really upset about loosing so much hearing, but it hasn't been too bad. I never thought I'd say it, but I'm kinda excited about getting things rolling and getting a hearing aid. Not that I have the clue about the various ones on the market, but I really like the looks of the Phonak Audeo. Anyone have experiences with them?

Thanks for reading!
Greg

BlueOceanView · 03-04-2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfchild

Laurel,Mississippi.

Here I am in New Orleans!

Donna Cullum · 03-07-2008, 07:15 AM

I'm In Grimsby Lincs England

tamara · 03-07-2008, 08:14 AM

hi just want to say hi to over one and iwant to have friends from all over the world in my community its very difficult to let pepole accsept my hearing loos but im always in high spirit and i always said what dont kill u make u stronger

werewolf43 · 03-09-2008, 11:29 AM

hi my name is justin trentham i'm new to this website and it seems nice so far and im only looking to meet new friends and some old friends i know. if you would like to chat i will as long we understand eachother cause im not looking for date or more and im going to become a father this july 7th thur 22nd not sure when it will be born but im steady with my woman. hope to hear from ya soon

Greif86 · 04-20-2008, 07:40 PM

We are in Catwaba, South Carolina.

gmcman1996 · 05-14-2008, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyMomma

Place your town in AllDeaf Map..

http://www.frappr.com/alldeaf

My location is Talladega International Speedway! and I am driving the # 88 Chevy Amp-National Guard so that's where ya can find me

See ya at Victory Lane.... and a ton of Amped Up Dale Jr fans there!

DVDFreaker · Yesterday, 07:29 AM

Oklahoma

01-19-2008, 12:02 PM	#151 (permalink)
steph9700 Rabid Anita Blake Fan Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cullman County Alabama Posts: 341	I added myself to Cullman Alabama on the map! __________________ "The Trick Is 2 Keep Breathing"..... rock band Garbage "Oh Lord, help me to be pure but not yet!" -Saint Augustine....

02-01-2008, 09:26 AM	#152 (permalink)
Phillywis '07 WPSD Graduate Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 14	I'm from Doylestown, PA... __________________ I'm Proud to be deaf...

02-09-2008, 06:36 PM	#153 (permalink)
josey Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 113	My city already there . Can I add or not ? I am in Houston so its claimed

02-20-2008, 12:44 AM	#154 (permalink)
GregorBehr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	Howdy yall Just wanted to stop by and say hello to everyone. My name is Greg, I'm 39 and living in San Francisco, CA. About 5 months ago I noticed a slight bit of difficulty hearing on my left side. Three weeks ago I under went a 10 hour long surgery to remove a brain tumor! In August of 2007 at the daggering of several friends I went in for my first hearing test since I was in the 2nd grade. Turned out I had about a 15% loss of hearing, but October I was even more difficulty hearing and the loss has increased to about 27%. My doctor ordered an MRI and sure enough, there was an acoustic neuroma. After several weeks later I was able to see a specialist at UCSF Medical Center and with a second MRI for confirmation I was schedule for surgery on 1/30/08 to remove it. My first words when I awoke from surgery was, "were they able to save the nerves"? Turns out the 2 inch long tumor was wrapped around several nerves. So when I woke up, I had only about 5% of my hearing in the left ear remaining. As the swelling has gone down, a bit more of the hearing has returned, about 20-25% i would say. I return for my first official hearing test on 3/3/08. Unfortunately, along with the hearing, I've lost the balance on the left side and now have to train my brain to provide that function just from right side. I also lost a bit of my eye site on the left side and my least favorite, loss of control of the left side of my face. So I sound and look as if I've had a stroke. So there you have it. I'm curious if anyone on this forum has had similar experiences? I thought at first I would be really upset about loosing so much hearing, but it hasn't been too bad. I never thought I'd say it, but I'm kinda excited about getting things rolling and getting a hearing aid. Not that I have the clue about the various ones on the market, but I really like the looks of the Phonak Audeo. Anyone have experiences with them? Thanks for reading! Greg

03-09-2008, 11:29 AM	#158 (permalink)
werewolf43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Middletown,ohio Posts: 1	hi my name is justin trentham i'm new to this website and it seems nice so far and im only looking to meet new friends and some old friends i know. if you would like to chat i will as long we understand eachother cause im not looking for date or more and im going to become a father this july 7th thur 22nd not sure when it will be born but im steady with my woman. hope to hear from ya soon __________________ justin

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03-07-2008, 07:15 AM	#156 (permalink)
Donna Cullum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lincolnshire, England Posts: 5	I'm In Grimsby Lincs England

03-07-2008, 08:14 AM	#157 (permalink)
tamara Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: jordan Posts: 1	hi just want to say hi to over one and iwant to have friends from all over the world in my community its very difficult to let pepole accsept my hearing loos but im always in high spirit and i always said what dont kill u make u stronger

04-20-2008, 07:40 PM	#159 (permalink)
Greif86 Mom2BeautifulDeafGirl Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 32 Blog Entries: 1	We are in Catwaba, South Carolina. __________________ HOH mom to a beautiful deaf girl

Yesterday, 07:29 AM	#161 (permalink)
DVDFreaker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In The Middle Of Nowhere Posts: 1,376	Oklahoma

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