Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Hi, I can't answer your question, but was wondering why you chose the AB auria. I am trying to make a decision on which device for an infant, my one year old. I have narrowed it down to the Cochlear Freedom BWP and the AB BWP...I have heard that BTE will not be an option for small children. Once he is old enough he can switch to a BTE processor. With that in mind, do you have any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Hi Bill, Congratulations on your decision. I also have the AB 90k, and also am awaiting the new processor and 120 channel programming strategy. I " ve been implanted a little over a year now, and doing great. Tinnitus; the results after implantation vary, but I will give you my experience. I had real bad tinnitus on my implanted side, pre-CI. It was so loud and constant that in the hearing test booth, I could rarely tell whether I was hearing the test beeps or my tinnitus. It mimicked lots of different sounds that I used to hear, when I was hearing. (I am late deafened, started losing hearing at age 38.) I still have the tinnitus, but only when I remove the CI processor. When I am hooked up, or 'online' as I like to say, the CI is so dominant that I don't notice the tinnitus at all. It's a big relief to hear without that distraction. Binns BEA Volunteer for Advanced Bionics ----Original Message Follows---- From: " achilles_1337 " <achilles_1337@...> Reply- Subject: Soon to be implanted Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 14:24:53 -0000 Hi, My name is Bill and have been deaf for the past 11 years. What started out as a slow hearing loss in my right ear (always deaf in left)eventually became a complete hearing loss. I woke up one morning in the spring of 1995 and was shocked and scared to discover that I hd completely lost waht little hearing was left in my right ear. I had worn a HA in the right ear for a few years which helped a great deal. Now, being completely deaf, my only alternative to returning to the hearing world is a CI. I have been researching this extensively and have decided on AB HR90K implant with the Auria BTE processor. My main reason for chosing this is the potentiality of the implanted device as well as the 120 channel processor that is forthcoming. Another reason is the rechargeable batteries that are said to last 4 years before beginning to lose chargeability. As soon as I get finincial stuff taken care of, I will be on my way to hearing again! There is another issue that is bothering me and I am trying to seek advice and info on. Tinnitus is a big part of my hearing loss and it is absolutely roaring within my right ear. I am hoping that the CI will alleviate this so that it doesnt persist even after rthe surgery. Has anyone else experienced this before having a CI done? If so, what were the results post-implant? -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Bill, Great to hear about your pending implant. On the tinnitus bit, I had mild tinnitus that generally really wasn't noticeable when wearing a HA but it was an issue without my HA. After I got my CI, it basically silenced it to zilch. All I can say is that tinnitus can be reduced or eliminated with an implant but there is no guarantee. Dale achilles_1337 <achilles_1337@...> wrote: Hi, My name is Bill and have been deaf for the past 11 years. What started out as a slow hearing loss in my right ear (always deaf in left)eventually became a complete hearing loss. I woke up one morning in the spring of 1995 and was shocked and scared to discover that I hd completely lost waht little hearing was left in my right ear. I had worn a HA in the right ear for a few years which helped a great deal. Now, being completely deaf, my only alternative to returning to the hearing world is a CI. I have been researching this extensively and have decided on AB HR90K implant with the Auria BTE processor. My main reason for chosing this is the potentiality of the implanted device as well as the 120 channel processor that is forthcoming. Another reason is the rechargeable batteries that are said to last 4 years before beginning to lose chargeability. As soon as I get finincial stuff taken care of, I will be on my way to hearing again! There is another issue that is bothering me and I am trying to seek advice and info on. Tinnitus is a big part of my hearing loss and it is absolutely roaring within my right ear. I am hoping that the CI will alleviate this so that it doesnt persist even after rthe surgery. Has anyone else experienced this before having a CI done? If so, what were the results post-implant? -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Hi Bill Welcome to the group. We're glad you are here. I'm also an AB CI user and am really enjoying the world of sound with my AB CI. If we can hepl answer any questions along this journey feel free to ask Smiles Kim B Advanced Bionics CI user > > Hi, > > My name is Bill and have been deaf for the past 11 years. > What started out as a slow hearing loss in my right ear (always deaf > in left)eventually became a complete hearing loss. I woke up one > morning in the spring of 1995 and was shocked and scared to discover > that I hd completely lost waht little hearing was left in my right > ear. I had worn a HA in the right ear for a few years which helped a > great deal. Now, being completely deaf, my only alternative to > returning to the hearing world is a CI. I have been researching this > extensively and have decided on AB HR90K implant with the Auria BTE > processor. My main reason for chosing this is the potentiality of the > implanted device as well as the 120 channel processor that is > forthcoming. Another reason is the rechargeable batteries that are > said to last 4 years before beginning to lose chargeability. As soon > as I get finincial stuff taken care of, I will be on my way to hearing > again! > > There is another issue that is bothering me and I am trying to seek > advice and info on. Tinnitus is a big part of my hearing loss and it > is absolutely roaring within my right ear. I am hoping that the CI > will alleviate this so that it doesnt persist even after rthe surgery. > Has anyone else experienced this before having a CI done? If so, > what were the results post-implant? > > -Bill > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 The reason I chose AB Auria is mainly for 2 reasons: 1. They offer a trade in for the forthcoming 120 channel processor. 2. The rechargeable batteries seem very likely to fit my lifestyle and seem to be alot less hassle than fooling with button cells. After researching all makes and models, I see that the differences between them all is so small that accessories and functionality seem to be the choice making keys. -Bill eknott59@... wrote: Hi, I can't answer your question, but was wondering why you chose the AB auria. I am trying to make a decision on which device for an infant, my one year old. I have narrowed it down to the Cochlear Freedom BWP and the AB BWP...I have heard that BTE will not be an option for small children. Once he is old enough he can switch to a BTE processor. With that in mind, do you have any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 I am unsure if I qualify for either if those as I simply have not applied. As for Voc Rehab, that is currently what I am working on now. I have contacted Ohio BVR and they told me that they cover the cost of CI's for those that they deem eligible. I guess now it's a matter of determining whether I am eligible or not. My fingers are crossed and I will continue to follow the boards and post my findings. I will also stick around on the boards even post-implant. -Bill Kim and Mike Brownen <mbrownen@...> wrote: Hi Bill Do you qualify for Medicare or Medicaid? Also in some cases Vocational Rehabilitation will cover the cost - have you explored those avenues? Kim Bill J <achilles_1337@...> wrote: Hi Kim, I am 28 years old and lost me hearing at the afe of 17. what started out as a slow loss became a complete loss over night. One morning in March 1995, I awoke to discover that all of my residual hearing was completely gone. I had worn HA's for a few years prior and they helped a great deal. Shortly after the loss I was tossed around from doctor to doctor before finally seeing Dr. Shae Jr. in Memphis Tenn. It was there that I was diagnosed and declared a candidate for the CI. Being young, scared and not knowing what to do, I regretfully declined the CI. Now, 11 years later I am 200% ready to hear again and am on my quest to have a CI done. As for the date of operation I still do not know. I am struggling with finding a means of paying for it and I have no health insurance at all. Thanks for your time in posting a reply to my message. -Bill kmbrownen <MBrownen@...> wrote: Hi Bill I have an AB CI user support group that you are welcome to join. Over 300 AB users. Just send me a bio of your hearing history and your surgery date Smiles Kim B Advanced Bionics CI user > > Hi, > > My name is Bill and have been deaf for the past 11 years. > What started out as a slow hearing loss in my right ear (always deaf > in left)eventually became a complete hearing loss. I woke up one > morning in the spring of 1995 and was shocked and scared to discover > that I hd completely lost waht little hearing was left in my right > ear. I had worn a HA in the right ear for a few years which helped a > great deal. Now, being completely deaf, my only alternative to > returning to the hearing world is a CI. I have been researching this > extensively and have decided on AB HR90K implant with the Auria BTE > processor. My main reason for chosing this is the potentiality of the > implanted device as well as the 120 channel processor that is > forthcoming. Another reason is the rechargeable batteries that are > said to last 4 years before beginning to lose chargeability. As soon > as I get finincial stuff taken care of, I will be on my way to hearing > again! > > There is another issue that is bothering me and I am trying to seek > advice and info on. Tinnitus is a big part of my hearing loss and it > is absolutely roaring within my right ear. I am hoping that the CI > will alleviate this so that it doesnt persist even after rthe surgery. > Has anyone else experienced this before having a CI done? If so, > what were the results post-implant? > > -Bill > --------------------------------- New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. --------------------------------- New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 , It is so hard to choose a device, especially for your child. My daughter was implanted last fall and she was two at the time. We went back and forth on brands but for us it came down to the battery option of all things! I have the hardest time keeping my cell phone charged and I use it every day, so the battery option is what helped us make a decision. When the battery options were discussed my husband said, " Well, that's clears it up. can't keep her cell phone charged, how in the & *$# will she keep the CI charged! " I had to agree about my phone even though I was a tad embarrassed! I wish my cell phone took the button batteries like my daughter's CI-that would help me out immensely! (LOL) Anyway, they are all great because of what they do and all have different options to offer you. And if we did not have a choice and had to take what we get, either one would be just fine. I would figure out a way to keep the batteries charged, and would probably have a cell phone that worked all the time too! Others will agree that success has just as much to do with " homework " as it does the device. We did go with the BTE for our daughter. She did so well with hearing aids in terms of wearing them and the BTE is no exception. Again, there are pros and cons for both but we have had absolutely no problems with the BTE. (Knock on wood!). So, even though my rambling probably hasn't helped you, at least you can laugh at the visual of me and my cell phone never working! Good luck deciding and know that either way, your child will hear and it will be wonderful! Weinzapfel ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of eknott59@... Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 9:51 AM Subject: Re: Soon to be implanted Hi, I can't answer your question, but was wondering why you chose the AB auria. I am trying to make a decision on which device for an infant, my one year old. I have narrowed it down to the Cochlear Freedom BWP and the AB BWP...I have heard that BTE will not be an option for small children. Once he is old enough he can switch to a BTE processor. With that in mind, do you have any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Hello Bill Congratulations on making the decision. I was implanted with the Nucleus Freedom on April 5th this year and was activated on April 26/27th. Since then I have done extremely well and my comprehension is very good. I still have some residual hearing in the unimplanted ear and the hearing aid in that ear, helps me. As for tinnitus, I can only speak for my own experience, which has been that my tinnitus has been much worse in the implanted ear since the surgery. Its not so noticeable when I have the processor on. Different people have had different results as regards tinnitus, some people have had improvement, its in the lap of the Gods I think. When is your surgery date? Ted F. > > Hi, > > My name is Bill and have been deaf for the past 11 years. > What started out as a slow hearing loss in my right ear (always deaf > in left)eventually became a complete hearing loss. I woke up one > morning in the spring of 1995 and was shocked and scared to discover > that I hd completely lost waht little hearing was left in my right > ear. I had worn a HA in the right ear for a few years which helped > a great deal. Now, being completely deaf, my only alternative to > returning to the hearing world is a CI. > > There is another issue that is bothering me and I am trying to seek > advice and info on. Tinnitus is a big part of my hearing loss and > it is absolutely roaring within my right ear. I am hoping that the > CI will alleviate this so that it doesnt persist even after rthe > surgery. Has anyone else experienced this before having a CI done? > If so, what were the results post-implant? > > -Bill > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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