Re: 's Freedom Activation

[Guest guest]

Yeah I wonder too! The northwest really got hit hard! I'm sure we'll know soon

enough!

Deb

Kozlik <lisak70@...> wrote:

I'm impatiently drumming my fingers against the table waiting for

's

report...

, who hopes the wind and rain in Portland didn't force to

reschedule and Tigger who is crossing her paws for a successful activation!

Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with Freedom BTE

Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05

Right ear - Nucleus Freedom

Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06

Deafblind/Postlingual

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[Guest guest]

and Deb C,

Am I detecting some impatience here? LOL We made it to the appt and

what a nice day it turned out to be. There are still many people in the

Portland area without power but we ahd no problems. And , we had a

great lunch at my friend's Italian bakery.

Oh you want to know what happened with the Freedom mapping, is that it?

What is there to tell, its just another day in the life of....

Ok ok ok. LOL I am still getting used to this new processor but like

it. I asked for an open prigram, got two of those, got ADRO and Beam. On

one open program the t coil is 100%, the other is a mix. I used ADRO in the

car on the way home and found it helped. Its going to take time. Today all

I did was play catch up and do some baking. LOL Tomorrow I go to a

Christmas party so will definitely give the Freedom a workout.

So. at long last, I got the Freedom. Am quite impressed with the way

its designed. I hardly even know its sitting on my ear. The controls are

easy but still not used to using them. Mocha, ?

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The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending;

and to have the two as close together as possible.

-- Burns

& Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie)

Newport, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rclark0276@...

http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/

[Guest guest]

,

Thanks for the update! Sounds like you had a busy day!

I'm glad you like the Freedom! Like you, I also found that it took some time

to become used to the controls, but after awhile, it was old hat.

I'll be curious to know what you think about BEAM once you've had the

opportunity to try it. I've already noticed more benefit thanks to the

higher volume setting than I had previously. However, I'm still not sure if

I want to replace BEAM with Whisper. I'll have to do more experimentation.

A mocha sounds perfect! Make mine banana please!

Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with Freedom BTE

Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05

Right ear - Nucleus Freedom

Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06

Deafblind/Postlingual

[Guest guest]

LOL ok ok yeah, we are I guess. Glad you got the good

weather for your event!

Deb

--- <rclark0276@...> wrote:

> and Deb C,

> Am I detecting some impatience here? LOL We

> made it to the appt and

> what a nice day it turned out to be. There are

> still many people in the

> Portland area without power but we ahd no problems.

> And , we had a

> great lunch at my friend's Italian bakery.

>

> Oh you want to know what happened with the

> Freedom mapping, is that it?

> What is there to tell, its just another day in the

> life of....

>

> Ok ok ok. LOL I am still getting used to this

> new processor but like

> it. I asked for an open prigram, got two of those,

> got ADRO and Beam. On

> one open program the t coil is 100%, the other is a

> mix. I used ADRO in the

> car on the way home and found it helped. Its going

> to take time. Today all

> I did was play catch up and do some baking. LOL

> Tomorrow I go to a

> Christmas party so will definitely give the Freedom

> a workout.

>

> So. at long last, I got the Freedom. Am quite

> impressed with the way

> its designed. I hardly even know its sitting on my

> ear. The controls are

> easy but still not used to using them. Mocha, ?

>

> *---* *---* *---* *---* *---*

> The secret of a good sermon is to have a good

> beginning and a good ending;

> and to have the two as close together as possible.

> -- Burns

> & Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie)

> Newport, Oregon

> N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

> rclark0276@...

> http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/

>

>

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[Guest guest]

,

It aint over yet. It wont be long before I test Bean out. I was

looking at the sens settings tonight and see that ADRO and Beam are at 6

while volume is at 9. The open programs at at 12/9. I think. Its in the

oven now so cant check. No no, not that oven, the Dry n Store. LOL

In all the years I used the 3G, just this year found Whisper to work

well in a quiet setting. Its going to take time and opportunity to try all

the enhacnements and see which ones deserve a program slot.

Banana mocha coming up!

*---* *---* *---* *---* *---*

Life not only begins at forty, it also begins to show.

& Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie)

Newport, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rclark0276@...

http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/

[Guest guest]

Deb,

As nice as it was yesterday. many many were still (and still are

tonight!) without power in the Portland area. One would think the coastal

areas would be more prone to trouble. Anyway, yeah The Main Event. Barbara

Streisand. LOL She is good to listen to!

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Why do psychics have to ask you for your name?

--

& Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie)

Newport, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rclark0276@...

http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/

[Guest guest]

Do you mean that your ADRO and BEAM are at sensitivity

6? Some people like the lower sens for BEAM. I am not

one of them! I don't know why you've got such a low

sens for ADRO unless it's just part of your revving up

into the new processor. I bet you'll want more sens

before long. We'll see, eh?

Deb

--- <rclark0276@...> wrote:

> ,

> It aint over yet. It wont be long before I

> test Bean out. I was

> looking at the sens settings tonight and see that

> ADRO and Beam are at 6

> while volume is at 9. The open programs at at 12/9.

> I think. Its in the

> oven now so cant check. No no, not that oven, the

> Dry n Store. LOL

>

> In all the years I used the 3G, just this year

> found Whisper to work

> well in a quiet setting. Its going to take time and

> opportunity to try all

> the enhacnements and see which ones deserve a

> program slot.

>

> Banana mocha coming up!

>

> *---* *---* *---* *---* *---*

> Life not only begins at forty, it also begins to

> show.

> & Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie)

> Newport, Oregon

> N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

> rclark0276@...

> http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Deb,

I am not certain that sens was initially set to 6 for Beam and ADRO. I

messed with ADRO on the return trip home and could have set it lower. Will

ask my audi. I didnt play with Beam tho so 6 may be the magic number for

both. ADRO will get a workout today.

*---* *---* *---* *---* *---*

Stupidity is NOT a handicap. Park elsewhere!

& Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie)

Newport, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rclark0276@...

http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

If Beam seems a little too soft for you, you may need to raise your

sensitivity just a little and see if your audie can raise your volume some

more. I think 9 is the max, so you won't be able to raise it on your own. I

found that I needed more volume than normal when in Beam. I would suggest

getting your audie to set your normal volume on 6, or lower. Then you will

have room to go up when needed.

Lynn

Fairhope, AL

Nucleus Freedom

Surgery date: 9/6/06

Activation date: 9/27/06

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Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 12:09 AM

Subject: Re: 's Freedom Activation

,

It aint over yet. It wont be long before I test Bean out. I was

looking at the sens settings tonight and see that ADRO and Beam are at 6

while volume is at 9. The open programs at at 12/9. I think. Its in the

oven now so cant check. No no, not that oven, the Dry n Store. LOL

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[Guest guest]

Lynn,

Yes volume is 0 to 9 and sens is 0 to 20. I will definitely be pushing

it for the next few weeks til I go back for another mapping.

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Variation Law: If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in

will start to move faster than the one you are in now (works every time).

& Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie)

Newport, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rclark0276@...

http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/

[Guest guest]

Deb,

My audi also programmed ADRO and BEAM at the default setting of 6. My open

programs are set at 12. However, I'm free to make adjustments to volume or

sensitivity if desired.

Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with Freedom BTE

Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05

Right ear - Nucleus Freedom

Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06

Deafblind/Postlingual

[Guest guest]

Hey !! Congrats on your Freedom... The BEAM sensitivity is usually set at

6 as the default point but you can change to what you LIKE!!! My ADRO is set at

12. Have fun with your new Xmas present. Snoopy

Re: 's Freedom Activation

Deb,

I am not certain that sens was initially set to 6 for Beam and ADRO. I

messed with ADRO on the return trip home and could have set it lower. Will

ask my audi. I didnt play with Beam tho so 6 may be the magic number for

both. ADRO will get a workout today.

*---* *---* *---* *---* *---*

Stupidity is NOT a handicap. Park elsewhere!

& Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie)

Newport, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rclark0276@...<mailto:rclark0276@...>

http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/<http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/>

[Guest guest]

Yes I should have added that I tried out the Beam at

default of 6, because that was what was " hot " a few

months ago. I never liked it and my audie told me that

it's not as consistently preferred as once thought. So

I just had mine put back at 12 and I lower it if need

be.

As for ADRO at 6 sens, I cannot speak to that except

to say it would be way too soft for me!

Deb

--- Kozlik <lisak70@...> wrote:

> Deb,

>

> My audi also programmed ADRO and BEAM at the default

> setting of 6. My open

> programs are set at 12. However, I'm free to make

> adjustments to volume or

> sensitivity if desired.

>

>

>

> Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with Freedom

> BTE

> Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05

>

> Right ear - Nucleus Freedom

> Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06

>

> Deafblind/Postlingual

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Deb,

I haven't had the chance to experiment with ADRO at a higher setting than 6,

but I'd be curious to know if a higher setting works out better for me. I

set my C levels two notches higher than " normal, " so the default setting of

6 might work just fine. At any rate, it will be fun experimenting! <smile>

Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with Freedom BTE

Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05

Right ear - Nucleus Freedom

Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06

Deafblind/Postlingual

[Guest guest]

The nice thing about this is that once we know what setting works best,

we can have the audi reset the map to use that as default. I just need to

get used to this added flexibility after 5 years with the 3G, LOL

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Some people have one of those days. I have one of those lives.

& Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie)

Newport, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rclark0276@...

http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/