Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 Carol, it's up to you to learn ASL or not. I'll have to warn you though: at times it's rather frustating because your actually learning a new langugage. Personally, I learned it because I was going to a university with a strong concentraton of Sign so I got to practice it. I also met a lot of people, both hearing and Deaf, because I learned ASL. I also learned ASL because of NF2, but that doesn't mean that you to as well. Mark ----Original Message Follows---- I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? Thanks! Carol _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 Carol, it's up to you to learn ASL or not. I'll have to warn you though: at times it's rather frustating because your actually learning a new langugage. Personally, I learned it because I was going to a university with a strong concentraton of Sign so I got to practice it. I also met a lot of people, both hearing and Deaf, because I learned ASL. I also learned ASL because of NF2, but that doesn't mean that you to as well. Mark ----Original Message Follows---- I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? Thanks! Carol _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 Thanks Charlotte. I knew I had a chance of getting another AN, I guess I didn't realize how high the chances were. I have my 6 month MRI next month, so I think I will put this aside and make a decision afterwards. Too much other crap to fill my time right now. Can't they remove the one you have before it grows?? Later....Carol fetter wrote: > Carol: Unfortunately, the chances of an AN appearing in your left side are > about 100%. I lost hearing on my left, and was told it could be a long time > before losing it on the right -- but it popped up soon after. Ten years ago > the prognosis was that " someday you will be deaf " . Now my doctor tells me > that since the growth is slow, it probably will be 4-5 years before this one > threatens the brainstem, and with the ABI's doing so great now I probably > will not be completely deaf -- but have a great adjustment to do. Anyway, > I took the ASL class twice, and I'm glad I did, but retained little. I just > know that if I needed it I could probably pick it up without too much > difficulty. As for having other family members taking it now, my husband > did and several of my friends, but their panic about it wasn't nearly so > great as mine, but I appreciated the support. Don't know if this helps -- > just know how I approached it. > Charlotte > > From: " Ken & Carol Winarski " > Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 > ASL QUESTION > > > I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. > > Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear > > goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could > > happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? > > > > Thanks! > > Carol > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 Thanks Charlotte. I knew I had a chance of getting another AN, I guess I didn't realize how high the chances were. I have my 6 month MRI next month, so I think I will put this aside and make a decision afterwards. Too much other crap to fill my time right now. Can't they remove the one you have before it grows?? Later....Carol fetter wrote: > Carol: Unfortunately, the chances of an AN appearing in your left side are > about 100%. I lost hearing on my left, and was told it could be a long time > before losing it on the right -- but it popped up soon after. Ten years ago > the prognosis was that " someday you will be deaf " . Now my doctor tells me > that since the growth is slow, it probably will be 4-5 years before this one > threatens the brainstem, and with the ABI's doing so great now I probably > will not be completely deaf -- but have a great adjustment to do. Anyway, > I took the ASL class twice, and I'm glad I did, but retained little. I just > know that if I needed it I could probably pick it up without too much > difficulty. As for having other family members taking it now, my husband > did and several of my friends, but their panic about it wasn't nearly so > great as mine, but I appreciated the support. Don't know if this helps -- > just know how I approached it. > Charlotte > > From: " Ken & Carol Winarski " > Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 > ASL QUESTION > > > I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. > > Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear > > goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could > > happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? > > > > Thanks! > > Carol > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 There is no need for you to learn ASL for yourself as you are hearing person, and if a tumour should decide to start on the other side you will be able to have it treated early enough to preserve your hearing, and preserving your hearing is what you should be thinking about.... But if you want to communicate with crew members at the Con then some form of sign would help. ....... ASL QUESTION > I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. > Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear > goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could > happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? > > Thanks! > Carol > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 There is no need for you to learn ASL for yourself as you are hearing person, and if a tumour should decide to start on the other side you will be able to have it treated early enough to preserve your hearing, and preserving your hearing is what you should be thinking about.... But if you want to communicate with crew members at the Con then some form of sign would help. ....... ASL QUESTION > I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. > Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear > goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could > happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? > > Thanks! > Carol > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 Well , that is an optimistic attitude, but I don't know how fair it is to say " you will be able to have it treated early enough to preserve your hearing. " A lot of us had to helplessly watch our hearing go. Maybe I'm a " rare case " lol but after I lost my left to a golf ball tumor/surgery, the right followed FAST even though the tumor was " tiny. " I guess it's not that common to go deaf from a tiny tumor, but I sure did. In my case, I don't believe anything could have been done to save my remaining hearing. If that were so, I don't think 90%+ (ok, I'm only guessing but it sounds fair to me) of the Crew would be deaf. I think it's a great idea for any NF2 patient to get into ASL even if it IS " just in case. " Even if you don't go deaf, it's kind of a cool thing to know. Carla, who went deaf with a TINY AN on Thanksgiving Day, 1997 and is still improving with ASL Cross wrote: > There is no need for you to learn ASL for yourself as you are hearing > person, and if a tumour should decide to start on the other side you will be > able to have it treated early enough to preserve your hearing, and > preserving your hearing is what you should be thinking about.... > But if you want to communicate with crew members at the Con then some form > of sign would help. > ....... > ASL QUESTION > > > I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. > > Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear > > goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could > > happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? > > > > Thanks! > > Carol > > > > > > > > _____NetZero Free Internet Access and Email______ http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 Well , that is an optimistic attitude, but I don't know how fair it is to say " you will be able to have it treated early enough to preserve your hearing. " A lot of us had to helplessly watch our hearing go. Maybe I'm a " rare case " lol but after I lost my left to a golf ball tumor/surgery, the right followed FAST even though the tumor was " tiny. " I guess it's not that common to go deaf from a tiny tumor, but I sure did. In my case, I don't believe anything could have been done to save my remaining hearing. If that were so, I don't think 90%+ (ok, I'm only guessing but it sounds fair to me) of the Crew would be deaf. I think it's a great idea for any NF2 patient to get into ASL even if it IS " just in case. " Even if you don't go deaf, it's kind of a cool thing to know. Carla, who went deaf with a TINY AN on Thanksgiving Day, 1997 and is still improving with ASL Cross wrote: > There is no need for you to learn ASL for yourself as you are hearing > person, and if a tumour should decide to start on the other side you will be > able to have it treated early enough to preserve your hearing, and > preserving your hearing is what you should be thinking about.... > But if you want to communicate with crew members at the Con then some form > of sign would help. > ....... > ASL QUESTION > > > I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. > > Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear > > goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could > > happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? > > > > Thanks! > > Carol > > > > > > > > _____NetZero Free Internet Access and Email______ http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 Carla I was thinking of the newer surgical procedures as in removing before entering the audio nerve sheath and FSR same thing..... With FSR on very small VS tumours there is a lot less rads needed and not as many treatment visits. ... ASL QUESTION > > > > > I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. > > > Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear > > > goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could > > > happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? > > > > > > Thanks! > > > Carol > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _____NetZero Free Internet Access and Email______ > http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 Carla I was thinking of the newer surgical procedures as in removing before entering the audio nerve sheath and FSR same thing..... With FSR on very small VS tumours there is a lot less rads needed and not as many treatment visits. ... ASL QUESTION > > > > > I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. > > > Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear > > > goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could > > > happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? > > > > > > Thanks! > > > Carol > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _____NetZero Free Internet Access and Email______ > http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 Carol: The tumor is pushing on the rt ear nerve and I wear a hearing aid, but the growth so far has been away from it. The doctor said he was afraid that just going in on the rt. side could cause me to lose my hearing (vibration getting thru the skull?) so we're leaving it until absolutely necessary. It was funny tho when we first talked about this -- the doctor was telling me that it was possible that I would just wake up one morning and couldn't hear -- and if that happened, to call him immediately. So, with a straight face, I asked him what he was going to tell me that I couldn't hear then. (This doctor is very straight faced ALWAYS) He almost cracked a smile (there was a twitch at the corner of his mouth) and said, well, maybe you'd better have your husband call. lol Charlotte Re: ASL QUESTION > Thanks Charlotte. I knew I had a chance of getting another AN, I guess I didn't > realize how high the chances were. I have my 6 month MRI next month, so I think > I will put this aside and make a decision afterwards. Too much other crap to > fill my time right now. > Can't they remove the one you have before it grows?? > > Later....Carol > > fetter wrote: > > > Carol: Unfortunately, the chances of an AN appearing in your left side are > > about 100%. I lost hearing on my left, and was told it could be a long time > > before losing it on the right -- but it popped up soon after. Ten years ago > > the prognosis was that " someday you will be deaf " . Now my doctor tells me > > that since the growth is slow, it probably will be 4-5 years before this one > > threatens the brainstem, and with the ABI's doing so great now I probably > > will not be completely deaf -- but have a great adjustment to do. Anyway, > > I took the ASL class twice, and I'm glad I did, but retained little. I just > > know that if I needed it I could probably pick it up without too much > > difficulty. As for having other family members taking it now, my husband > > did and several of my friends, but their panic about it wasn't nearly so > > great as mine, but I appreciated the support. Don't know if this helps -- > > just know how I approached it. > > Charlotte > > > > From: " Ken & Carol Winarski " > > Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 > > ASL QUESTION > > > > > I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. > > > Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear > > > goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could > > > happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? > > > > > > Thanks! > > > Carol > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 Carol: The tumor is pushing on the rt ear nerve and I wear a hearing aid, but the growth so far has been away from it. The doctor said he was afraid that just going in on the rt. side could cause me to lose my hearing (vibration getting thru the skull?) so we're leaving it until absolutely necessary. It was funny tho when we first talked about this -- the doctor was telling me that it was possible that I would just wake up one morning and couldn't hear -- and if that happened, to call him immediately. So, with a straight face, I asked him what he was going to tell me that I couldn't hear then. (This doctor is very straight faced ALWAYS) He almost cracked a smile (there was a twitch at the corner of his mouth) and said, well, maybe you'd better have your husband call. lol Charlotte Re: ASL QUESTION > Thanks Charlotte. I knew I had a chance of getting another AN, I guess I didn't > realize how high the chances were. I have my 6 month MRI next month, so I think > I will put this aside and make a decision afterwards. Too much other crap to > fill my time right now. > Can't they remove the one you have before it grows?? > > Later....Carol > > fetter wrote: > > > Carol: Unfortunately, the chances of an AN appearing in your left side are > > about 100%. I lost hearing on my left, and was told it could be a long time > > before losing it on the right -- but it popped up soon after. Ten years ago > > the prognosis was that " someday you will be deaf " . Now my doctor tells me > > that since the growth is slow, it probably will be 4-5 years before this one > > threatens the brainstem, and with the ABI's doing so great now I probably > > will not be completely deaf -- but have a great adjustment to do. Anyway, > > I took the ASL class twice, and I'm glad I did, but retained little. I just > > know that if I needed it I could probably pick it up without too much > > difficulty. As for having other family members taking it now, my husband > > did and several of my friends, but their panic about it wasn't nearly so > > great as mine, but I appreciated the support. Don't know if this helps -- > > just know how I approached it. > > Charlotte > > > > From: " Ken & Carol Winarski " > > Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 > > ASL QUESTION > > > > > I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. > > > Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear > > > goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could > > > happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? > > > > > > Thanks! > > > Carol > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 Thanks ....I am hoping they can catch it early should it happen. Maybe I will be lucky! Carol Cross wrote: > There is no need for you to learn ASL for yourself as you are hearing > person, and if a tumour should decide to start on the other side you will be > able to have it treated early enough to preserve your hearing, and > preserving your hearing is what you should be thinking about.... > But if you want to communicate with crew members at the Con then some form > of sign would help. > ....... > ASL QUESTION > > > I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. > > Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear > > goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could > > happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? > > > > Thanks! > > Carol > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 Hi Mark...the language has always fasinated me....just never thought I might need it. Here's a story: After I had become a partner in an auction 5 years ago..I did the kitchen..I was cleaning up and someone had accidently left a signing book on the table. A sign??? who knows...I still have the book, no one ever claimed it. Spiritual intervention.....IIIIIIIIII don't knowwwwwwwwww!!!! Mark Sarmac wrote: > Carol, > > it's up to you to learn ASL or not. I'll have to warn you though: at times > it's rather frustating because your actually learning a new langugage. > Personally, I learned it because I was going to a university with a strong > concentraton of Sign so I got to practice it. I also met a lot of people, > both hearing and Deaf, because I learned ASL. I also learned ASL because of > NF2, but that doesn't mean that you to as well. > > Mark > > ----Original Message Follows---- > > > I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. > Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear > goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could > happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? > > Thanks! > Carol > > _________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at > http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 Hi Mark...the language has always fasinated me....just never thought I might need it. Here's a story: After I had become a partner in an auction 5 years ago..I did the kitchen..I was cleaning up and someone had accidently left a signing book on the table. A sign??? who knows...I still have the book, no one ever claimed it. Spiritual intervention.....IIIIIIIIII don't knowwwwwwwwww!!!! Mark Sarmac wrote: > Carol, > > it's up to you to learn ASL or not. I'll have to warn you though: at times > it's rather frustating because your actually learning a new langugage. > Personally, I learned it because I was going to a university with a strong > concentraton of Sign so I got to practice it. I also met a lot of people, > both hearing and Deaf, because I learned ASL. I also learned ASL because of > NF2, but that doesn't mean that you to as well. > > Mark > > ----Original Message Follows---- > > > I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. > Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear > goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could > happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? > > Thanks! > Carol > > _________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at > http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 Hi Mark...the language has always fasinated me....just never thought I might need it. Here's a story: After I had become a partner in an auction 5 years ago..I did the kitchen..I was cleaning up and someone had accidently left a signing book on the table. A sign??? who knows...I still have the book, no one ever claimed it. Spiritual intervention.....IIIIIIIIII don't knowwwwwwwwww!!!! Mark Sarmac wrote: > Carol, > > it's up to you to learn ASL or not. I'll have to warn you though: at times > it's rather frustating because your actually learning a new langugage. > Personally, I learned it because I was going to a university with a strong > concentraton of Sign so I got to practice it. I also met a lot of people, > both hearing and Deaf, because I learned ASL. I also learned ASL because of > NF2, but that doesn't mean that you to as well. > > Mark > > ----Original Message Follows---- > > > I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. > Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear > goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could > happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? > > Thanks! > Carol > > _________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at > http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 That is so funny Charlotte! You have a great sense of humor...I laughed so hard. It's like when my family got me a CD player for Christmas last year with headphones. I cut off one side and can sleep very well on the other...they think its funny....Ah..the adjustments we get to make!!!! Carol fetter wrote: > Carol: The tumor is pushing on the rt ear nerve and I wear a hearing aid, > but the growth so far has been away from it. The doctor said he was afraid > that just going in on the rt. side could cause me to lose my hearing > (vibration getting thru the skull?) so we're leaving it until absolutely > necessary. It was funny tho when we first talked about this -- the doctor > was telling me that it was possible that I would just wake up one morning > and couldn't hear -- and if that happened, to call him immediately. So, > with a straight face, I asked him what he was going to tell me that I > couldn't hear then. (This doctor is very straight faced ALWAYS) He almost > cracked a smile (there was a twitch at the corner of his mouth) and said, > well, maybe you'd better have your husband call. lol > Charlotte > Re: ASL QUESTION > > > Thanks Charlotte. I knew I had a chance of getting another AN, I guess I > didn't > > realize how high the chances were. I have my 6 month MRI next month, so I > think > > I will put this aside and make a decision afterwards. Too much other crap > to > > fill my time right now. > > Can't they remove the one you have before it grows?? > > > > Later....Carol > > > > fetter wrote: > > > > > Carol: Unfortunately, the chances of an AN appearing in your left side > are > > > about 100%. I lost hearing on my left, and was told it could be a long > time > > > before losing it on the right -- but it popped up soon after. Ten years > ago > > > the prognosis was that " someday you will be deaf " . Now my doctor tells > me > > > that since the growth is slow, it probably will be 4-5 years before this > one > > > threatens the brainstem, and with the ABI's doing so great now I > probably > > > will not be completely deaf -- but have a great adjustment to do. > Anyway, > > > I took the ASL class twice, and I'm glad I did, but retained little. I > just > > > know that if I needed it I could probably pick it up without too much > > > difficulty. As for having other family members taking it now, my > husband > > > did and several of my friends, but their panic about it wasn't nearly so > > > great as mine, but I appreciated the support. Don't know if this > helps -- > > > just know how I approached it. > > > Charlotte > > > > > > From: " Ken & Carol Winarski " > > > Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 > > > ASL QUESTION > > > > > > > I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. > > > > Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear > > > > goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could > > > > happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? > > > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > Carol > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 That is so funny Charlotte! You have a great sense of humor...I laughed so hard. It's like when my family got me a CD player for Christmas last year with headphones. I cut off one side and can sleep very well on the other...they think its funny....Ah..the adjustments we get to make!!!! Carol fetter wrote: > Carol: The tumor is pushing on the rt ear nerve and I wear a hearing aid, > but the growth so far has been away from it. The doctor said he was afraid > that just going in on the rt. side could cause me to lose my hearing > (vibration getting thru the skull?) so we're leaving it until absolutely > necessary. It was funny tho when we first talked about this -- the doctor > was telling me that it was possible that I would just wake up one morning > and couldn't hear -- and if that happened, to call him immediately. So, > with a straight face, I asked him what he was going to tell me that I > couldn't hear then. (This doctor is very straight faced ALWAYS) He almost > cracked a smile (there was a twitch at the corner of his mouth) and said, > well, maybe you'd better have your husband call. lol > Charlotte > Re: ASL QUESTION > > > Thanks Charlotte. I knew I had a chance of getting another AN, I guess I > didn't > > realize how high the chances were. I have my 6 month MRI next month, so I > think > > I will put this aside and make a decision afterwards. Too much other crap > to > > fill my time right now. > > Can't they remove the one you have before it grows?? > > > > Later....Carol > > > > fetter wrote: > > > > > Carol: Unfortunately, the chances of an AN appearing in your left side > are > > > about 100%. I lost hearing on my left, and was told it could be a long > time > > > before losing it on the right -- but it popped up soon after. Ten years > ago > > > the prognosis was that " someday you will be deaf " . Now my doctor tells > me > > > that since the growth is slow, it probably will be 4-5 years before this > one > > > threatens the brainstem, and with the ABI's doing so great now I > probably > > > will not be completely deaf -- but have a great adjustment to do. > Anyway, > > > I took the ASL class twice, and I'm glad I did, but retained little. I > just > > > know that if I needed it I could probably pick it up without too much > > > difficulty. As for having other family members taking it now, my > husband > > > did and several of my friends, but their panic about it wasn't nearly so > > > great as mine, but I appreciated the support. Don't know if this > helps -- > > > just know how I approached it. > > > Charlotte > > > > > > From: " Ken & Carol Winarski " > > > Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 > > > ASL QUESTION > > > > > > > I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. > > > > Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear > > > > goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could > > > > happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? > > > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > Carol > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 That is so funny Charlotte! You have a great sense of humor...I laughed so hard. It's like when my family got me a CD player for Christmas last year with headphones. I cut off one side and can sleep very well on the other...they think its funny....Ah..the adjustments we get to make!!!! Carol fetter wrote: > Carol: The tumor is pushing on the rt ear nerve and I wear a hearing aid, > but the growth so far has been away from it. The doctor said he was afraid > that just going in on the rt. side could cause me to lose my hearing > (vibration getting thru the skull?) so we're leaving it until absolutely > necessary. It was funny tho when we first talked about this -- the doctor > was telling me that it was possible that I would just wake up one morning > and couldn't hear -- and if that happened, to call him immediately. So, > with a straight face, I asked him what he was going to tell me that I > couldn't hear then. (This doctor is very straight faced ALWAYS) He almost > cracked a smile (there was a twitch at the corner of his mouth) and said, > well, maybe you'd better have your husband call. lol > Charlotte > Re: ASL QUESTION > > > Thanks Charlotte. I knew I had a chance of getting another AN, I guess I > didn't > > realize how high the chances were. I have my 6 month MRI next month, so I > think > > I will put this aside and make a decision afterwards. Too much other crap > to > > fill my time right now. > > Can't they remove the one you have before it grows?? > > > > Later....Carol > > > > fetter wrote: > > > > > Carol: Unfortunately, the chances of an AN appearing in your left side > are > > > about 100%. I lost hearing on my left, and was told it could be a long > time > > > before losing it on the right -- but it popped up soon after. Ten years > ago > > > the prognosis was that " someday you will be deaf " . Now my doctor tells > me > > > that since the growth is slow, it probably will be 4-5 years before this > one > > > threatens the brainstem, and with the ABI's doing so great now I > probably > > > will not be completely deaf -- but have a great adjustment to do. > Anyway, > > > I took the ASL class twice, and I'm glad I did, but retained little. I > just > > > know that if I needed it I could probably pick it up without too much > > > difficulty. As for having other family members taking it now, my > husband > > > did and several of my friends, but their panic about it wasn't nearly so > > > great as mine, but I appreciated the support. Don't know if this > helps -- > > > just know how I approached it. > > > Charlotte > > > > > > From: " Ken & Carol Winarski " > > > Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 > > > ASL QUESTION > > > > > > > I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. > > > > Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear > > > > goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could > > > > happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? > > > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > Carol > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2000 Report Share Posted September 7, 2000 Carla, I, too, went deaf because of a " tiny " tumor. The AN on my left side was almost big as a fist. However, the AN on my right side was about as big as a large pea. During surgery for removal of second AN, the " pea, " my hearing and facial nerve both were being monitored. The facial nerve was saved but hearing lost. My NS told me the tumor was " in just the right place " whatever that means, for me to be deaf. Go figure (bc I sure can't). K. ASL QUESTION > > > > > I have been reading all the posts on ASL....I am deaf in my right ear. > > > Is it a good idea to learn the language " just in case " the other ear > > > goes??? Or my family actually?? I know that an acoustic neuroma could > > > happen on the other ear...what are the chances??? > > > > > > Thanks! > > > Carol > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _____NetZero Free Internet Access and Email______ > http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2000 Report Share Posted September 7, 2000 Hi Carol, I just got through out reading your post. You stated that you are deaf in your right ear and wondering what the chances are of an AN growing on the left side. Everybody's case is a little bit different. These tumors can grow on any nerve in your body. " THANK GOD " They have all been benign I had an AN pop up on the right side after I had the left one removed. You just never know where these NF tumors are gonna strike. I also had a tumor that has been growing for five years on the side of my face (the size of a walnut) I had it removed August 9 and a small one removed that was just below the eyebrow on the right eye. Believe it or not it was not on the facial nerve. It was attached to a very small nerve that is at the end of the eyebrow. Just a speck of numbness. Just a little input! Pat B. in San Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2000 Report Share Posted September 7, 2000 Carol, Wow, some " spiritual intervention " ! =) Anyways if you already know the basics, such as fingerspelling, then you shouldn't have a hard time learning the rest. ASL level I and II are fairly easy. The reason being is that many signs in ASL are 'iconic' meaning they are based on how the an object or an action looks like. One example is the sign for 'tree', which is practically the only 'iconic' sign I could remember right now. (Forgive me, my brain is still on vacation.) You'll get the hang of Signing, just stick and don't get discouraged. Mark ----Original Message Follows---- Hi Mark...the language has always fasinated me....just never thought I might need it. Here's a story: After I had become a partner in an auction 5 years ago..I did the kitchen..I was cleaning up and someone had accidently left a signing book on the table. A sign??? who knows...I still have the book, no one ever claimed it. Spiritual intervention.....IIIIIIIIII don't knowwwwwwwwww!!!! > _________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at > http://profiles.msn.com. _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2000 Report Share Posted September 7, 2000 Carol, Wow, some " spiritual intervention " ! =) Anyways if you already know the basics, such as fingerspelling, then you shouldn't have a hard time learning the rest. ASL level I and II are fairly easy. The reason being is that many signs in ASL are 'iconic' meaning they are based on how the an object or an action looks like. One example is the sign for 'tree', which is practically the only 'iconic' sign I could remember right now. (Forgive me, my brain is still on vacation.) You'll get the hang of Signing, just stick and don't get discouraged. Mark ----Original Message Follows---- Hi Mark...the language has always fasinated me....just never thought I might need it. Here's a story: After I had become a partner in an auction 5 years ago..I did the kitchen..I was cleaning up and someone had accidently left a signing book on the table. A sign??? who knows...I still have the book, no one ever claimed it. Spiritual intervention.....IIIIIIIIII don't knowwwwwwwwww!!!! > _________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at > http://profiles.msn.com. _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2000 Report Share Posted September 7, 2000 Carol, Wow, some " spiritual intervention " ! =) Anyways if you already know the basics, such as fingerspelling, then you shouldn't have a hard time learning the rest. ASL level I and II are fairly easy. The reason being is that many signs in ASL are 'iconic' meaning they are based on how the an object or an action looks like. One example is the sign for 'tree', which is practically the only 'iconic' sign I could remember right now. (Forgive me, my brain is still on vacation.) You'll get the hang of Signing, just stick and don't get discouraged. Mark ----Original Message Follows---- Hi Mark...the language has always fasinated me....just never thought I might need it. Here's a story: After I had become a partner in an auction 5 years ago..I did the kitchen..I was cleaning up and someone had accidently left a signing book on the table. A sign??? who knows...I still have the book, no one ever claimed it. Spiritual intervention.....IIIIIIIIII don't knowwwwwwwwww!!!! > _________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at > http://profiles.msn.com. _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2000 Report Share Posted September 8, 2000 Mark.... mmmmmmmmm.....neat! Have known the alphabet since maybe....jr high. Just need to refresh! Yikes! Another intervention???? Fortunately, I would be able to talk..(oh boy can I!! LOL!) I think reading it, is what I will have the work to do on. Will it help me to play the piano too??? tee hee Thanks.. Carol Mark Sarmac wrote: > Carol, > > Wow, some " spiritual intervention " ! =) Anyways if you already know the > basics, such as fingerspelling, then you shouldn't have a hard time learning > the rest. ASL level I and II are fairly easy. The reason being is that many > signs in ASL are 'iconic' meaning they are based on how the an object or an > action looks like. One example is the sign for 'tree', which is practically > the only 'iconic' sign I could remember right now. (Forgive me, my brain is > still on vacation.) You'll get the hang of Signing, just stick and don't get > discouraged. > > Mark > > ----Original Message Follows---- > > > Hi Mark...the language has always fasinated me....just never thought I might > need it. Here's a story: After I had become a partner in an auction 5 years > ago..I did the kitchen..I was cleaning up and someone had accidently left a > signing book on the table. A sign??? who knows...I still have the book, no > one > ever claimed it. Spiritual intervention.....IIIIIIIIII don't > knowwwwwwwwww!!!! > > > _________________________________________________________________________ > > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > > > Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at > > http://profiles.msn.com. > > _________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at > http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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