[SPAM] Re: Re: Bilateral Strategies - Tom

[Guest guest]

Ok, so apparently using both at same time each will be mapped to compensate for

the specific ears needs. That said, what happens if a bilateral person has

trouble with one CI. Suddenly the other ear isn't enough as the pair were acting

as one, sort of. Now the one good processor, being programmed to be used with

the 2nd, is doing it alone, so do you get remapped to adjust for the loss of one

processor or will your brain adjust and remapping not be needed?

Jim

Bilateral Strategies

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> I just got my second implant yesterday and am trying to put a list of

> strategies in place for getting the most of my bilaterals. I currently

> have a Nucleus 24C Contour in my right ear and use the 3G and

> sometimes the Sprint processor. I have been implanted for almost 3

> years now. Obviously, the left ear has the Freedom. I am just trying

> to get some feedback in what would work as far as balancing the 2 ears

> and getting the maximum benefit from bilateral hearing. Any feedback

> would be greatly appreciated!

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> Tom K

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[Guest guest]

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Our brains are amazing. They get used to and can compensate for a lot of

different things.

That said...... If you have trouble with one processor, you get it fixed.

Period.

Happy Hearing!

Carol

Boca Raton, FL

N24C 3G left ear -12/11/01

N Freedom- right ear- implanted 3/01/06 activated 4/6/06

Bilateral Strategies

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> I just got my second implant yesterday and am trying to put a list of

> strategies in place for getting the most of my bilaterals. I currently

> have a Nucleus 24C Contour in my right ear and use the 3G and

> sometimes the Sprint processor. I have been implanted for almost 3

> years now. Obviously, the left ear has the Freedom. I am just trying

> to get some feedback in what would work as far as balancing the 2 ears

> and getting the maximum benefit from bilateral hearing. Any feedback

> would be greatly appreciated!

>

> Tom K

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[Guest guest]

Carol,

Would you happen to have a copy of that study done at the U of Miami?

I'd love to read it if possible. Thanks!!

Tom

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> > Tom,

> > I have the N24C in my left ear and use the 3G. I also have the

> Freedom in my right ear.

> > My Freedom is programmed as follows:

> > I have an open program for my everyday use in P1 slot

> > I have autosensitivity in my P2 slot which I use in noisy situations

> > P3 is ADRO (still not a favorite of mine) but I have chosen to have

> 100% t-coil programmed in this slot which I like using

> > P4 is Whisper which I use for meetings and tv.

> > On my 3G I also use autosensitivity and Whisper for the same

> situations I have outlined above.

> > This all works for me. Although hearing with one CI was terrific

> for me, hearing with two is truly amazing.

> > Good luck with your newest best friend. (smiling here)

> > Happy Hearing!

> > Carol

> > Boca Raton, FL

> > N24C 3G left ear -12/11/01

> > N Freedom- right ear- implanted 3/01/06 activated 4/6/06

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> > Bilateral Strategies

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> > I just got my second implant yesterday and am trying to put a list of

> > strategies in place for getting the most of my bilaterals. I currently

> > have a Nucleus 24C Contour in my right ear and use the 3G and

> > sometimes the Sprint processor. I have been implanted for almost 3

> > years now. Obviously, the left ear has the Freedom. I am just trying

> > to get some feedback in what would work as far as balancing the 2 ears

> > and getting the maximum benefit from bilateral hearing. Any feedback

> > would be greatly appreciated!

> >

> > Tom K

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