Guest guest Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 Alice, that sounds encouraging to me. Thanks Les Re: Phonak MicroLink Les, I don't believe you will need the microlink in stores or restaurants. It can't hurt to use one if you are comfortable with it but hearing with a CI and hearing with a hearing aid are two different worlds. Alice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 Les, I should also mention that the telecoil in the CI is nothing like what you have with the hearing aid. My telecoil lets me to hear in any building with a loop system and also works with many FM Systems. For the most part, the CI equipment is so advanced that there is little need to ever switch to it but it is there if you need it. It's a direct connection. Until you have the CI.. it will be hard to understand the difference between a hearing aid and a cochlear implant but there is so much more you can hear and do because of the technology of the implant. After a while, we almost take it for granted, forgetting they are even there. It really is a miracle. I wish you the very best. What a wonderful opportunity you have to regain some quality of life. I'm thrilled for you. Alice Re: Phonak MicroLink Les, I don't believe you will need the microlink in stores or restaurants. It can't hurt to use one if you are comfortable with it but hearing with a CI and hearing with a hearing aid are two different worlds. Alice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 I've been thinking of looking into an FM system. My only experience with one was at the SHHH convention last summer. I used it with my HA in the unimplanted ear (I had just been implanted and couldn't understand a thing with the CI yet). I was amazed at how well I was able to hear with it, and sorry I hadn't tried one out long ago. I still cannot understand without lipreading, and think an FM might help with that, especially in noise. My concern is that if I get an FM, will I become dependent on it and never learn to understand with just the CI? Am I " taking the easy way out " , and hurting myself in the long term? I'd be interested in hearing others opinions/thoughts on this. Thanks for any input, Fisk Atlanta, GA CII 4/25/03, hook-up 5/27/03 HiRes S 6/25/03, Auria 12/5/03 Re: Phonak MicroLink Les, Everyone is differnt so it's really hard to predict how you will do in these situations but in all probability, because today's implants work so well in multiple situations without the need for assistive devices, I don't believe you will need the microlink in stores or restaurants. It can't hurt to use one if you are comfortable with it but hearing with a CI and hearing with a hearing aid are two different worlds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 , First and foremost...whatever it takes to hear...do it. That is the goal and there is no reason to deprive yourself of that if there is a way to make it easier. You are not under pressure to go it alone. Think of first. Who cares what makes it easier for you? The bottom line is hearing. Alice ----- Original Message ----- My concern is that if I get an FM, will I become dependent on it and never learn to understand with just the CI? Am I " taking the easy way out " , and hurting myself in the long term? I'd be interested in hearing others opinions/thoughts on this. Thanks for any input, Fisk Atlanta, GA CII 4/25/03, hook-up 5/27/03 HiRes S 6/25/03, Auria 12/5/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 I also was unable to find out the price. Phonak does not give out prices and does not sell them directly. My audie said about $1000 plus additional for the microphone(s). She was very vague and did not have one to try. I think most users have them covered by schools or possibly vocational services or employers. Steinerman ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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