Recent content by TheIronQueen

I was packing all my stuff for my trip to TN today... I put my cochlear stuff (battery charger, disposables, drystore) in my nifty little travel bag from cochlear. It's a no brainer for me... I was wondering if anybody else has a favorite accessory or tool for your CI from whatever company you...

No. I do go through a hate phase in the love/hate part... but the truth is I can't do anything without my CI. I love the benefits of sound and understanding it gives me. It's so worth it to be able to hear the voices of those I love and have less frustration that I had before. My dad says he's...

VamPyroX: The store that I work at is about 25 years old. Our video camera system, needless to say, does not work. The company won't upgrade such an old store.

I recently went to a Nine Inch Nails concert! I enjoyed it with my CI and HA. The acoustics in the stadium were horrible (it was a hockey arena...) It was undoubtedly one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. I love NIN!

There are only three companies that manufacture CI's... Cochlear seems to me to be the best. Med El was not even considered, the research put it way below AB and Cochlear. AB had a lot of rumors and doubts behind it. My own trusted audi and surgeon were both against AB. They both were excited...

She is only the co manager. The store manager is the only one above her. The problem with the situation is that she is related to the district manger. My store is extremely old... Our video cameras do not work. The only testimony I have is that of my other coworkers. Thank you everybody for...

The other day at work (i work at a grocery store), I was having a technical issue with a coupon at my terminal that needed a manager's approval before I could continue with the order. I paged the manager on duty to my terminal, and she took a very long time in getting there. She was in the back...

(1) In general, how much enjoyment do you get from listening to music through your CI? A- None B- Some C- I love listening to music C-I love listening to MOST music... I have to force myself to adjust to certain types of music... then I get used to the sounds. (2) What is your favorite...

Most of my embarrasing situations have something to do with misunderstanding people. It's embarrasing no matter how you look at it...

I appreciate everybody's input... Jillio and Jasin's input is ALL appreciated. Please stop debating in my thread! I want all of us in the deaf community (including hearies who work with/for the deaf) to work together to make life easier for everyone, hearing, HOH and deaf alike. Back to the...

I had a lot of pain following my surgery, but mine was because the surgeon discovered scar tissue from a reconstructive inner ear surgery 15 years ago covering my cochlea. He had to cut it, and in the process, he cut my ear canal. That's really the only reason I felt pain. I got narcotics to...

My family and generous friends all pitched in together to pay for my surgery and post-op care. Like my of those who want CI's, my insurance refused to cover me. Fight for your insurance to cover you though... the only reason we went ahead was because time was an issue. If I waited, I would have...

I've never heard of "bling" but I suppose it can be done... I guess you would have to get rhinestone stickers... I wouldn't put glue or anything strong on my processor though... 50,000+ was too much money to play with! Really, talk to your audiologist! =)

I'm not black... My chocolate brown processor blends in perfectly with my hair. You can talk to a CI audiologist about this. As far as CI's go, colors are not the most important decision!

At first, I too wanted a bright colored BTE (visible processor). But having a BTE that blends in with my hair has a lot more benefits... Deaf pride and all, but sometimes I just want to be invisible and blend in.