V & S

[Guest guest]

The first rechargeables I got were grey, but a dark grey. The newer ones

are white. The old grey ones will no longer hold a charge, but Linn at

Cochlear tells me they have to be recharged regularly, or they won't work

at all. I was just testing the white ones I just got to make sure they

hold a charge and they do.

Who knows what the color difference is. Maybe they ran out of grey

plastic and used black?

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What do you mean by gray and white batteries? Are you referring to

rechargeables? If so, mine are black in color.

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[Guest guest]

Bear in mind, if you don't keep those rechargeables charged and used

every so often, they will not function in the long run. And if they are

more than a year old, they won't be replaced by Cochlear either.

See below from Linn Tearney:

The rechargeable batteries are warrantied for one year. It may be a

problem if you didn't use them as they may have lost their ability to

take a charge. Lithium ion batteries need to be charged and used or

they deteriorate. That may be what has happened with yours. Since they

are over a year old, we can't replace them for you.

I agree. I love my rechargeables and would use them more often, but I

reserve them for emergencies (i.e. I'm running low on disposables and

can't afford to buy more) or when I'm not feeling well enough to change

disposables.

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I generally keep V at 4 and Sens at 3. Probably why I get such

extraordinary battery life. But who needs to hear the dogs in the 'hood

barking, or people running snowblowers and what have you. And I remove

the device when I'm running something loud like a lawn mower or leaf

blower, etc. Don't need to hear it, no reason to listen to it. I'd take

it off when I run the vac, but it's been so long I don't think I remember

how to do it anymore. Run the vac, that is, not take it off.

Definitely different stokes for different folks - but I rarely turn my S

to above 3- or else I get too much outside noise and echo like sound? I

keep V at 7.

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Hi ,

I have had a CI in my left ear for three and a half years. Went bilateral last

week with activation scheduled for this coming Wednesday. During the initial

mappings for my left CI my audiologist insisted I keep the sensitivity at 12

unless I was in a noisy environment. I think it had something to do with

expanding my dynamic range. I still keep sensitivity at 12 on my normal program

and while my battery life is only two days the fidelity is excellent. I'll let

you know if she is still recommending a sensitivity of 12 when she activates the

new one.

Best regards,

Jim Eaves

Eagle River, Alaska

Nucleus Freedom Right Ear

Surgery 11/7/05

Activation 12/7/05

Nucleus Freedom Left Ear

Surgery 4/15/09

Activation 4/29/09

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> I generally keep V at 4 and Sens at 3. Probably why I get such

> extraordinary battery life. But who needs to hear the dogs in the 'hood

> barking, or people running snowblowers and what have you. And I remove

> the device when I'm running something loud like a lawn mower or leaf

> blower, etc. Don't need to hear it, no reason to listen to it. I'd take

> it off when I run the vac, but it's been so long I don't think I remember

> how to do it anymore. Run the vac, that is, not take it off.

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> Definitely different stokes for different folks - but I rarely turn my S

> to above 3- or else I get too much outside noise and echo like sound? I

> keep V at 7.

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[Guest guest]

Hi Jim,

I thought 12 was the max, and was told 19 or 20 was max for

sensitivity. I don't ever need it that high. I prefer my peace and

quiet. Turn to a different map with 5 for sens and 7 for vol when I'm

with people. But when I'm home alone, I use the quieter program.

HEY, my rechargeable battery just gave the low battery signal. Been

using it for a WEEK. I'm impressed. Wonder if I have the other one

recharged around here somewhere.

Where did you go for your implants?

Hi ,

I have had a CI in my left ear for three and a half years. Went bilateral

last week with activation scheduled for this coming Wednesday. During the

initial mappings for my left CI my audiologist insisted I keep the

sensitivity at 12 unless I was in a noisy environment. I think it had

something to do with expanding my dynamic range. I still keep sensitivity

at 12 on my normal program and while my battery life is only two days the

fidelity is excellent. I'll let you know if she is still recommending a

sensitivity of 12 when she activates the new one.

Best regards,

Jim Eaves

Eagle River, Alaska

Nucleus Freedom Right Ear

Surgery 11/7/05

Activation 12/7/05

Nucleus Freedom Left Ear

Surgery 4/15/09

Activation 4/29/09

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Hi ,

Wow a full week. I get about two days on my recharageable batteries. My

audiologist has always said I like volume. How are you doing with music? Music

is something I am really enjoying with the CI.

My insurance is Tri-Care. They sent me to Swedish Hospital in Seattle for the

first one. Now they have a CI Surgeon at Madigan Army Hospital Ft. , WA

who trained with the House Ear Group so they sent me there for the new one.

Both were excellent.

Best regards,

Jim Eaves

> Eagle River, Alaska

> Nucleus Freedom Right Ear

> Surgery 11/7/05

> Activation 12/7/05

> Nucleus Freedom Left Ear

> Surgery 4/15/09

> Activation 4/29/09

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> Hi Jim,

> I thought 12 was the max, and was told 19 or 20 was max for

> sensitivity. I don't ever need it that high. I prefer my peace and

> quiet. Turn to a different map with 5 for sens and 7 for vol when I'm

> with people. But when I'm home alone, I use the quieter program.

> HEY, my rechargeable battery just gave the low battery signal. Been

> using it for a WEEK. I'm impressed. Wonder if I have the other one

> recharged around here somewhere.

> Where did you go for your implants?

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[Guest guest]

Hi , You use the SPEAK strategy right? Isn't that one of the reasons

for the longevity of your rechargeable batteries? J Ruth

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of

M Jansen

Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 9:10 PM

Subject: Re: V & S

Hi Jim,

I thought 12 was the max, and was told 19 or 20 was max for

sensitivity. I don't ever need it that high. I prefer my peace and

quiet. Turn to a different map with 5 for sens and 7 for vol when I'm

with people. But when I'm home alone, I use the quieter program.

HEY, my rechargeable battery just gave the low battery signal. Been

using it for a WEEK. I'm impressed. Wonder if I have the other one

recharged around here somewhere.

Where did you go for your implants?

Hi ,

I have had a CI in my left ear for three and a half years. Went bilateral

last week with activation scheduled for this coming Wednesday. During the

initial mappings for my left CI my audiologist insisted I keep the

sensitivity at 12 unless I was in a noisy environment. I think it had

something to do with expanding my dynamic range. I still keep sensitivity

at 12 on my normal program and while my battery life is only two days the

fidelity is excellent. I'll let you know if she is still recommending a

sensitivity of 12 when she activates the new one.

Best regards,

Jim Eaves

Eagle River, Alaska

Nucleus Freedom Right Ear

Surgery 11/7/05

Activation 12/7/05

Nucleus Freedom Left Ear

Surgery 4/15/09

Activation 4/29/09

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[Guest guest]

SPEAK rules in my head, that's for sure. But the older grey batteries

didn't last as long as these newer white ones. Wondering how long the

warranty is on the grey batteries, since they will not take a charge any

more. Not that I used them, but was testing the white ones, and found

out the grey ones won't charge.

Indeed, I've used SPEAK all my implant life. I have tried both CIS and

ACE and can't understand as well as I can with SPEAK. But as we all

know, you NEVER trade battery life for hearing comprehension. SPEAK is

slow, and I'm blonde. It's a match made in heaven.

Hi , You use the SPEAK strategy right? Isn't that one of the

reasons

for the longevity of your rechargeable batteries? J Ruth

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What do you mean by gray and white batteries? Are you referring to

rechargeables? If so, mine are black in color.

[Guest guest]

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Cochlear redesigned the rechargeables because they were causing the

controllers to crack. So the color, on the inside part, was changed so one

would know which was the old and the new design.

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Thanks for the explanation.

I don't use my rechargeables often which is probably why I haven't had any

problems with them. I've had them for 2.5 years.

[Guest guest]

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That is good. They were just a tiny wee bit too big with the o ring and

took some force to insert them into the controller.

I use both types but am using disposables right now because they expire

this year. They sure are nice. So much easier to change on the fly.

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I agree. I love my rechargeables and would use them more often, but I reserve

them for emergencies (i.e. I'm running low on disposables and can't afford to

buy more) or when I'm not feeling well enough to change disposables.

[Guest guest]

Another reason why I don't use my rechargeables as often as disposables is

because I can't afford to replace the former when they no longer work. If they

needed replacement, I'd have to save quite a bit of money since I'm bilateral.

I'm also on a fixed income, so money can be scarce.

[Guest guest]

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Medicare will cover the batteries, and perhaps Medicaid will cover the

rest?

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I don't think Medicare and Medicaid will cover the cost of rechargeables.

However, I do know they pay for disposeables.

[Guest guest]

I bought some powdered water, but I don't know what to add to it.

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Medicare replaced my rechargeables this year. Ruth

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Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 11:48 PM

Subject: Re: Re: V & S

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I don't think Medicare and Medicaid will cover the cost of rechargeables.

However, I do know they pay for disposeables.

[Guest guest]

Ruth,

Now that I know Medicare does in fact pay for rechargeables, I will use mine

more often.

[Guest guest]

Meducare does not look at their claims right away, if ever They process

a billion claims yearly. I dont see anything in the guidelines that says

batteries of any kind for cochlear implants are not covered. I sure would

not hesitate to order new ones if needed.

Got a little more than 2 10 pack boxes left, then will order one box and

use the rechargeables all the time.

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[Guest guest]

I know Medicare does not cover hearing aids.  Does Medicare actually cover

cochlear implants and accessories for people under 65?

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Subject: Re: Re: V & S

Date: Monday, April 27, 2009, 11:51 AM

Meducare does not look at their claims right away, if ever They process

a billion claims yearly. I dont see anything in the guidelines that says

batteries of any kind for cochlear implants are not covered. I sure would

not hesitate to order new ones if needed.

Got a little more than 2 10 pack boxes left, then will order one box and

use the rechargeables all the time.

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I bought some powdered water, but I don't know what to add to it.

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[Guest guest]

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I was aware of the fact that Medicaid paid for disposable batteries, but did not

know if they also paid for rechargeables.

[Guest guest]

In my last post, I meant Medicare -- not Medicaid. I'm having an off day. Sorry!