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When I was there in December, the day of my activation, my surgeon mentioned something about a weakness somewhere in my ear and possible surgery in the future with a cartilage transplant. I couldn't understand much more than that, but now, I have noticed this weird indentation behind my ear that...

Cochlear's kit comes with the mp3 audio cable (it plugs into any mp3 player as is, no adjustments needed) as well as the tv cable (if you have an older tv with the small headphone jack, it will work as is or can plug into your computer as is), also a mic cable and lots of other little things...

The nucleus/freedom is what a lot of people have, and I am not always sure it is by their own choice, but rather, because it is the one that most audis/surgeons know and feel comfortable with. That was the case for me, anyway, as I didn't have a choice. My surgeon had experience with all three...

In that case, stay out of those forums for sure. Your wisdom and wit would be sorely missed.

Not a bad idea. I always try to stay away from religion and politics. I find it much safer that way. :)

Well, two good things. Your results and your return to AD. You have been missed. {{hugs}}

I had thought it might be the combination of the redbox combined with the securty gates as I had no trouble at the other entrance. It has the same type of gates, just as close to where I was working, but no dvd vending machine.

Also a possibility. I will have to check and see what type of security gates we have. Thanks.

A very good possibility, it just freaked me out and although it does not happen when I enter or exit, I am wondering if I am going to have to deal with it once a month when I change the missing children's boards? If so, I might have to stop after 13 years as it is really unpleasant. Thanks!!

While Redbox is a subsidiary of McDonald's, they apparently teamed up with walmart to put the machines in. We don't have a mcdonalds in our store either, ours is subway and that varies from place to place. I have seen all different types of fast food in walmarts. Dunkin donuts, blimpies, even...

Wait a minute, I never did hear "ET phone home". Are you sure???? :)

It's okay Lisa. As stated, they are big, automated vending machines that are supposed to make your life easier. You can get all you need at walmart, including a rental movie. Just another way we found to get your money. And yes, I am being very sarcastic. I love working there, but sometimes find...

That was my first thought faire_jour, but they said they didn't go off. Is it possible for them to silently mess with CI's? If so, why only on one side of the store? I had to change the signs on both sides and had no trouble with the other one. Maybe it is the combination of the machine and the...

The beeping I can understand. As you say, noise to attract the customer. But the pulsating feeling? That is what freaked me out.

This may sound strange, as it does to me, but I am wondering if anyone else has a had a strange pulsating, beeping sensation in the entrance to Walmart where one of those new Redbox DVD rental machines are set up? I work in one and was updating the missing children's board when it happened to...

Sorry Jerry..can't help you there. I haven't had a head cold or anything since the surgery. (knock on wood).

very true Lisa

While it is true that "one bad apple spoils the whole bunch" I don't think that is a big problem with CI. Yes, there are people out there that "want the newest gadget" but unless the doctor/audi is dishonest, they are not going to get an implant. I can't speak for "private" insurance, as mine is...

Lisa, Fingers, toes, arms and legs. {{hugs}}

The only way I can see it detracting is if your speech perception is "off" in that ear. I had that problem which is why I never wore a hearing aid in the left ear. I did try a loaner, but the sound was so garbled and mixed with the "good" ear (at the time) made things harder to understand.