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How many people here are thinking about getting cochlear implant ??

I'm just curious cat here.
 
*waving hands up high* I'm thinking of it too. I want Angel to go first though. :giggle:
 
OldNavyGirl said:
are u that scared? why can't u go first ? :-P just pickin' on u
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Honestly, I'm nervous, There are so much "what if's" like what if it doesn't work, I don't want to waste all that for nothing. You know what I mean? It's a scary thought.
 
Cheri said:
Honestly, I'm nervous, There are so much "what if's" like what if it doesn't work, I don't want to waste all that for nothing. You know what I mean? It's a scary thought.
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yea i understand the feelings. u're not the only one, i'm sure there a lot of people thinking that way too.
 
I am sure that you and Angel can get the CI because I have faith in you guys. The CI surgery wasn't bad at all.. I just came out just fine. If you want to know more.. just ask me! :hug:


Cheri said:
Honestly, I'm nervous, There are so much "what if's" like what if it doesn't work, I don't want to waste all that for nothing. You know what I mean? It's a scary thought.
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I am suprised that you r considering about it even tho your bf has an CI.. what was the reason made u want to consider this if you don't mind me asking?

OldNavyGirl said:
How many people here are thinking about getting cochlear implant ??

I'm just curious cat here.
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Cheri said:
Honestly, I'm nervous, There are so much "what if's" like what if it doesn't work, I don't want to waste all that for nothing. You know what I mean? It's a scary thought.
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Actually, that's not a bad mindset to have when going through the process of deciding whether you want a CI. It means that you are realistic in that you appreciate CIs don't work for everyone even though there are many successes.
 
It would be different story if I'm teenager... I think I'm too old to have CI and training to hear the sounds... and get use it...

I rather stay what I am.
 
It gave me a thought for few months before I went ahead for all kind of testings. So I am qualifed for CI. :)

I am going get one but I need to find a FUND to cover my 20% from Medicare. I do NOT want to pay 20%. I wanted all ZERO on my bill. ;)
 
I don't need CI. I'm very happy for who I am.

If I go for CI, I'm too old for that. I'm 41 yrs old. I don't want to go thru all over again like speech therapist, audiogolist's office, etc. And what's more what if CI doesn't work for me, I don't want to go thru the surgery again.

If my child is deaf, I don't want my child to get the CI because what if CI doesn't work for this child, I don't want this child to go thru surgery again. It's not worth it!

Look at me...I am a very successful woman without CI. I can do anything except can't hear. So what!

The most important part is to practice on your speech skills at very young age and stay on for many years. I had speech tutor twice a week since the age of 2 til I graduate from high school.

By the way, I'm profoundly deaf since birth.

I have many deaf and hearing friends. Sure, it's a lot of work for me because of frustrations, anger, sad, etc but I feel that I learned very valuable education from God related to my deafness. I learned so much from this deafness and it is a very rich learning. So, I truly am so blessed that God made me deaf because it gave me so much strengths. I'm one of great influence on others.

Warm Regards,
Momoftwo:)
 
While I can appreciate those who say "I'm proud of being deaf so I don't want a CI", the question being asked here is who IS considering one, not who ISN'T....
 
I got mine 2 years ago and love every minute of it. Naturally, it is not a cure and it is not like I could practically hear everything but it has enhanced my life and I am grateful for that :) :bowdown:

I see more and more people around my age - 20s and 30s - opting for a CI. I think it is wonderful because it shows that more are becoming educated and aware of this wonderful tool. Ever since I got my CI, four of my girlfriends got their CIs. Guess I was their guinea pig ;)
 
Momoftwo said:
I don't need CI. I'm very happy for who I am.

If I go for CI, I'm too old for that. I'm 41 yrs old. I don't want to go thru all over again like speech therapist, audiogolist's office, etc. And what's more what if CI doesn't work for me, I don't want to go thru the surgery again.

If my child is deaf, I don't want my child to get the CI because what if CI doesn't work for this child, I don't want this child to go thru surgery again. It's not worth it!

Look at me...I am a very successful woman without CI. I can do anything except can't hear. So what!

The most important part is to practice on your speech skills at very young age and stay on for many years. I had speech tutor twice a week since the age of 2 til I graduate from high school.

By the way, I'm profoundly deaf since birth.

I have many deaf and hearing friends. Sure, it's a lot of work for me because of frustrations, anger, sad, etc but I feel that I learned very valuable education from God related to my deafness. I learned so much from this deafness and it is a very rich learning. So, I truly am so blessed that God made me deaf because it gave me so much strengths. I'm one of great influence on others.

Warm Regards,
Momoftwo:)
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i thought u ear hearing?? and your gf is deaf?? but now u said u are deaf?? unless you are the gf??? make this clear pls.. thanks..


as for me.. i am in process of getting ci.. already pass evaluation, ct-scan and all that.. but right now checking in digital hearing aid to see if it work for me.. if it doesnt then will go for ci..
 
my age.. *yikes*
Too much kill my timing due too many app'ts by mapping, and much more.... name it... isn't worth for me... Of course ci is great oppurantly but not permit for me.. *sorry*

I'd rather my children are my very first prior list than myself!
 
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