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This does not have to deal with us d/Deaf people. Many hearing people who's hearing has decline would want this. We d/Deaf people can choose this or not. It's just like d/Deaf people choosing to use a HA or CI. I understand this is your personal opinion but just think of how this scientific...

I agree. Imagine what would happen in the next 20 years. Who knows, insurance might pay for some of the hearing aids cost by then. We won't know until then.

Welcome to alldeaf. Hopefully you will learn a lot. There are a lot of different viewpoints and opinions here. It's good you are learning ASL in school. Not many people want to go forth and try to learn ASL (from my experience).

I really like this idea. I would definately be the one to donate my HA (if I haven't lost it like I did). We should try and form some sort of organization where CI users just donate their HA that they no longer use or for old HA for those who updated their old HA and it's still usable.

How so?

I don't care if I improve quickly or slowly, just as long as there is some sort of improvement. If I get sound and I understand it, then I am a happy little camper. I've dealt with these sort of things with HA, especially when I was switching from analog HA to digital HA.

Today the audi did a word recognition test. I got 55%! That's really good considering before the surgery I got 0%. All the doctors are really impressed with how well I am doing. They told me that it usually it takes people 6 months to a year to get where I am and I have only been wearing...

The audi hasn't really done any mapping with me yet. I don't have any programs and things still sound sketchy. I am hoping tomorrow I will get something.

Oh I am going to. It's stupid not to do any exercises. I always have music playing when I am driving and I will be listening to books on tape. I have four of them.

I had an appointment to see how well I am doing and what listening therapy I need. I was able to hear almost everything the doctor said. She basically told me that I am listening at the 6 month mark for normal cochlear implant users. She also could not find any listening therapy assignments...

Neelix is the only one that's goofy. My cat is a fuddy duddy, doesn't like doing cutsy things like Neelix. Sucks but when my cat does do cute things, it's priceless.

I know I am learning new sounds but it's cool when you go into a loud place and you are able understand what is going on. Before the surgery this wasn't possible. I was getting ice cream at Cold Stone. The place is usually very loud and there is really bad echo of all the sounds inside. I...

I figured I'd share. Neelix is prone to do tons of cute things and you just can't resist taking photos of his antics.

This song is an accurate portrayal of Marilyn Manson and how his songs are. If you’ve ever been to one of his concerts you’ll see it is very showy like this music video. It’s nice to see an music video signed in ASL that portrays the singer’s personality.

My second mapping went okay. The Audi got rid of some of the background noises that was overpowering the sounds. It sounds better and I am definately hearing a bit more than I did yesterday. My audi also did some Ling sounds and I heard every sound she made. Didn't understand it but I heard...

Looks like it. Either that or he/she was trying to make a joke and failed.

HUH?

I just woke up from an nap that I needed very much after activation. I hear things from my CI. It's kind of nice to get some imput into that ear. When I take off the CI my right ear constantly goes "WTF put that back on, give me input". I never expected that. You're right. It does sound...

I got 9 hours left till I am activated. I am so freaken excited. Also a little bit nervous.

It's your choice. I have a lot of friends who don't have high IQ but they can maintain a stimulating conversation and keep you on your toes. You can't judge someone just on their IQ.