Guest guest Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 , It certainly is wonderful being more balanced. With being able to place both sides on Bean at martial arts and in the restaurant I can hear better. I am now listening to talking books and getting the gist of the stories, though I miss minor parts. Other than the news, TV was a struggle and it is starting to come along without being connected to auditory cords, though I have a ways to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Hi , That's wonderful news and BIG savings for you! Please keep us posted. Lynn Fairhope, AL Nucleus Freedom Surgery date: 9/6/06 Activation date: 9/27/06 _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Kozlik Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 5:29 PM Subject: Excited! I just learned from Cochlear that a different controller will *not* be required in order for my Freedom processor to work with my N24. I'm so excited because this means I can have both of my Freedoms programmed for each implant! After my Freedom has been mapped (my next appointment is in December), I will be sure to share my experiences with the list. I can't wait! Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with 3G Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 Right ear - Nucleus Freedom Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 , It sounds like the Freedom has really made a positive difference for you! Have you tried ADRO yet? If so, what have your experiences been? I'm still trying to get used to BEAM. I find the overall volume level of BEAM to be too quiet for me to understand speech. I may ask my audi if she can increase the volume to see if that will make a difference. If not, I might replace BEAM with Whisper. Right now I use ADRO in noisy environments and it seems to be working quite well. Do you have both of your Freedom processors set to the same volume or sensitivity level (For example, 9 or 12 on each side) or do you have one processor turned up a little higher than the other? I currently have my Freedom locked to the default setting of 9 (for a volume map), but I plan to ask my audi to change it so that I can adjust volume and sensitivity. Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with 3G Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 Right ear - Nucleus Freedom Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 That's great . I'm really happy for you. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Lynn, I know! <smile> I'm on a limited income and found myself wondering how I was going to save $1,000 by January 1st. This experience taught me a valuable lesson: When in doubt, ask Cochlear! (A friend contacted Cochlear for me and gave me the good news this afternoon.) Now...if only I could have my next mapping appointment moved from December to October! LOL! Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with 3G Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 Right ear - Nucleus Freedom Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Thanks, Jane!! Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with 3G Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 Right ear - Nucleus Freedom Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 , Wow, that is something to " hear " lightning. I agree the thunder is more powerful sounding with 2 CIs. I did not like Beam til I have Freedoms on both ears. ADRO sometimes works in noisy settings for me but not consistently. I tend to use ACE more. I keep both CIs at volume 5 and sensitivity at 12, and it is easier to do this with the Freedom than with the 3G. Of course, I may vary from these settings depending on the setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Chelsea, GREAT news!!! And amazing numbers. Congrats and celebrate. TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas. After being treated in a series of 6 casts for 14 months he is now in a brace and has been since September 2007. EARLY Treatment does work if done properly. You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html Or follow our family one day at a time......http://thefontenotslife.blogspot.com/ From: Chelsea Britain <softballchick105@...> <infantile scoliosis treatment >Sent: Tue, March 15, 2011 8:25:30 PMSubject: Excited! Aubrey went in for her 6th cast today and Dr.A got her down to 8* in cast! He didnt do an xray before so i dont know what she was out of cast but im pretty darn excited that she was at 71* when we started and were down to 8* in cast #6. She goes back April 25th to get the cast removed and gets cast #7 put on the 29th, and then six weeks from the 29th she will get her brace for a little "vacation" so she can go swimming on our vacation! Im thrilled beyond words that she has got this much correction!! It was such good news to hear for once!Chelsea mom to aubrey 2 years old8* in cast #6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Wow, 8 degrees is amazing! Go Aubrey!!! Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3.5 years old, in 9th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 63 degrees to 14.6 in cast. You can read Bexon's Story on www.GirltoMom.com)From: Chelsea Britain <softballchick105@...> <infantile scoliosis treatment >Sent: Tue, March 15, 2011 6:25:30 PMSubject: Excited! Aubrey went in for her 6th cast today and Dr.A got her down to 8* in cast! He didnt do an xray before so i dont know what she was out of cast but im pretty darn excited that she was at 71* when we started and were down to 8* in cast #6. She goes back April 25th to get the cast removed and gets cast #7 put on the 29th, and then six weeks from the 29th she will get her brace for a little "vacation" so she can go swimming on our vacation! Im thrilled beyond words that she has got this much correction!! It was such good news to hear for once!Chelsea mom to aubrey 2 years old8* in cast #6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Wow, 8 degrees is amazing! Go Aubrey!!! Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3.5 years old, in 9th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 63 degrees to 14.6 in cast. You can read Bexon's Story on www.GirltoMom.com)From: Chelsea Britain <softballchick105@...> <infantile scoliosis treatment >Sent: Tue, March 15, 2011 6:25:30 PMSubject: Excited! Aubrey went in for her 6th cast today and Dr.A got her down to 8* in cast! He didnt do an xray before so i dont know what she was out of cast but im pretty darn excited that she was at 71* when we started and were down to 8* in cast #6. She goes back April 25th to get the cast removed and gets cast #7 put on the 29th, and then six weeks from the 29th she will get her brace for a little "vacation" so she can go swimming on our vacation! Im thrilled beyond words that she has got this much correction!! It was such good news to hear for once!Chelsea mom to aubrey 2 years old8* in cast #6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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