Guest guest Posted October 5, 2001 Report Share Posted October 5, 2001 Pook, Welcome to the list. I too suffer with vegetarian friends. I don't even go into my dietary regime with them, I just say I don't eat sugar (I haven't quite explained that means most forms of carbs except veggies) and I'm eating more protein and fat. There was a ultra low fat vegan author on our local npr station recently and several of my friends were quite taken with him and have begun spouting his bs. I just sit and listen and know that this WOE is right for me. I have a copy of the March issue of " Science " magazine which dispells all the current myths about dietary fat and I bring it out when I feel especially criticized. But like you said, I feel so much better that no matter what anyone thinks, I'm sticking with it. Kristn 257/235/145 Started 8/5/2001 <snip> > >I used to hang out at coffee shops drinking latte and >eating brownies with almost all my other friends. >Many of my friends are vegetarian and those that know >of my switch are horrified at me. > <snip> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2001 Report Share Posted October 5, 2001 > I have a copy of the March issue of " Science " magazine which dispells all the current myths about dietary fat and I bring it out when I feel especially criticized. > Kristn I do that too! I have a shelf of books I've developed including DANDR, Nourishing Traditions, NeanderThin, PP and a few others and I spend time reading when I feel myself getting upset about other people not understanding. And there are a lot of great references on the net, too. Pook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2001 Report Share Posted October 7, 2001 Welcome Dawn! Beth in TX Dawn wrote: <<Hi my name is Dawn and I just started the induction phase last > Monday.>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2001 Report Share Posted October 7, 2001 welcome Dawn you will like it here. there is a lot of good cooks here. and they send out recipes. bett Intro Hi my name is Dawn and I just started the induction phase last Monday.I have not lost a pound yet!!! I have been to the Atkinssite and looked at some of the reasons I may not have lost anyweight yet and looked in the book of course.I have to admit I think I was overeating.For so long so many of these foods that I am now eatinghave been "forbidden" so I find myself eating quite a lotonce I start.So I am starting over again and doing it right hopefully.I can't wait to get some recipes. I have been adaptingpretty well I think so far, the sugar free jello has reallysaved my "sweet-tooth".Glad to be hereDawn in Wa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 Hi Dawn and welcome aboard! You'll like it here. I read the CAD book and the Sugar Busters and decided to use Atkins again. The first time I just wasn't ready :<) anyway welcome aboard and enjoy the ride! ;>) Intro Hi my name is Dawn and I just started the induction phase last Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 Welcome Dawn! I ate a lot on induction too, but after a few weeks my appetite really decreased and now I eat much less. I'm in Washington too (Seattle). Kristn 257/234/230(mini)/145 Started 8/5/2001 >Hi my name is Dawn and I just started the induction phase last >Monday. >I have not lost a pound yet!!! I have been to the Atkins >site and looked at some of the reasons I may not have lost any >weight yet and looked in the book of course. >I have to admit I think I was overeating. >For so long so many of these foods that I am now eating >have been " forbidden " so I find myself eating quite a lot >once I start. >So I am starting over again and doing it right hopefully. >I can't wait to get some recipes. I have been adapting >pretty well I think so far, the sugar free jello has really >saved my " sweet-tooth " . >Glad to be here >Dawn in Wa. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2003 Report Share Posted February 22, 2003 Dear Mae, I'm so glad you found the GBIC! Welcome and God bless your WLS (weight loss surgery) journey. ::Big Hugs from your new Sister in Virginia:: Love, Trace in Va. Beach, VA Dr. Schechner, Va. Beach, VA Open RNY -- 9/5/02 Height -- 5' 9 1/2 " Starting weight -- 351.2 Current weight -- 255 Minus -- 96.2 pounds gone! Gal. 2:20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2003 Report Share Posted February 22, 2003 Dear Mae, I'm so glad you found the GBIC! Welcome and God bless your WLS (weight loss surgery) journey. ::Big Hugs from your new Sister in Virginia:: Love, Trace in Va. Beach, VA Dr. Schechner, Va. Beach, VA Open RNY -- 9/5/02 Height -- 5' 9 1/2 " Starting weight -- 351.2 Current weight -- 255 Minus -- 96.2 pounds gone! Gal. 2:20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2004 Report Share Posted August 29, 2004 Welcome, Donna! I love the Flex Plan too and need the structure it provides. But I may just give the Core plan a try one of these days. Congratulations on your weight loss so far...you're off to a GREAT start! Bette in CA 278/174/175 but maybe, just maybe--159??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 Welcome, Emma! This is a great group. I've only been back for a week or so now after trying and failing to lose weight on my own. Haven't lost any yet, but I have high hopes! I'm on the Core plan right now, but am seriously considering switching back to flex points at the end of the week. Anyway, if you need support, you've come to the right place! Congrats on your new little one! 158.5/158.5/135 http://www.livejournal.com/users/kemilyna/ Intro Hi everyone, i'm new to this group so i thought i'd introduce myself. My name's Emma, i'm 21 and live in Sydney Australia. I have previously lost 30kgs (aprox. 66lbs) on weight watchers but have gained almost all of it back in the last three years. I got a new boyfriend (now fiance) and suddenly found myself too busy to concentrate on weight watchers anymore and once we moved in together the weight really started piling on because we ate out so much. Add to that the recent birth of my son, who is six weeks old, and i'm back up to 224lbs. I started back at wws on Thursday, my sister is attending meetings with me and my parents are following the program at home using my program material so it's a bit of a family effort and we are all supporting each other. This time i'm going to reach lifetime membership and improve my fitness because my weight and energy levels are the only things in my life that i'm not happy about and i want to be able to introduce my son to swimming pools and beaches this summer. Last summer i was miserable and rarley left the house and i promised myself that this summer would be very different. I want to lose 58lbs in total and my first mini goal is to lose 22lbs by christmas day. Looking forward to knowing you all, Emma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 Hi Emma, welcome to the group, I too do W.W. and right now decided to do the Core program this week. We will see how I do with it. Congrads on your new baby. This is a good support group and everyone is so nice. Have a good week. Hugs, Marge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Marla, Thanks so much for the information concerning both diabetes and Yahoo. I have two great moderators, who immediately put me back on as moderator, and that's OK with me. As to the diabetes, I'm going for the A1C test on Thursday and will see my doctor Friday to discuss the test results. I am feeling much better after following the diet given to me by his nurse. I'm counting carbs which is very easy. For snacks I've been drinking the new Yoplait peach smoothie which is 16 carbs a serving. 1 gram over what I'm supposed to have for a snack. I'm sure the nurse will grump a bit, but I do need calcium in my diet as I am menopausal after my hysterectomy. I'll live the wild life :> by having the extra carb, because it does provide calcium, and it's something I can drink while working while being good for my bones. MissDaisy who lives in the high desert of California > > Hi Miss Daisy, > > I am glad they caught things early. 150s is not bad. I just wanted to > welcome you and let you know I had the same problem with Yahoo. I am owner snippage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Marla, Thanks so much for the information concerning both diabetes and Yahoo. I have two great moderators, who immediately put me back on as moderator, and that's OK with me. As to the diabetes, I'm going for the A1C test on Thursday and will see my doctor Friday to discuss the test results. I am feeling much better after following the diet given to me by his nurse. I'm counting carbs which is very easy. For snacks I've been drinking the new Yoplait peach smoothie which is 16 carbs a serving. 1 gram over what I'm supposed to have for a snack. I'm sure the nurse will grump a bit, but I do need calcium in my diet as I am menopausal after my hysterectomy. I'll live the wild life :> by having the extra carb, because it does provide calcium, and it's something I can drink while working while being good for my bones. MissDaisy who lives in the high desert of California > > Hi Miss Daisy, > > I am glad they caught things early. 150s is not bad. I just wanted to > welcome you and let you know I had the same problem with Yahoo. I am owner snippage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Wow!!! My non-fasting blood sugar was 156, about an hour after I had eaten a meal, and the nurse seems to think I maybe diabetic. I know diabetics who would LOVE to have a reading of 156 after a meal. I can't believe they think you may possibly be a diabetic with that number. I am 34, I already take a total of 150 units of insulin a day and that is eating less than 20 carbs per meal. If I ate more than 20 I would have to double my insulin. But, what you will find out is that this disease affects everyone differently. Some can eat oatmeal, I can't. Some can drink regular milk, I can't. You will learn a lot here. Welcome. Christy Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 In a message dated 5/9/2006 2:26:27 P.M. Central Standard Time, nell92662@... writes: After some thought and much encouragement from Barbara Mellert, I'm joining in. High five, Barbara, you reeled another one in! Welcome to the list. I also have a seventh grader who is about to turn 13. has a profound hearing loss and uses hearing aids. Last year, he went from colorful earmolds to plain ones that disappear. Gotta love this age. Putz Illinois Families for Hands & Voices _www.handsandvoices.org_ (http://www.handsandvoices.org/) _www.ilhandsandvoices.org_ (http://www.ilhandsandvoices.org/) Email: support@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 In a message dated 5/9/2006 2:26:27 P.M. Central Standard Time, nell92662@... writes: After some thought and much encouragement from Barbara Mellert, I'm joining in. High five, Barbara, you reeled another one in! Welcome to the list. I also have a seventh grader who is about to turn 13. has a profound hearing loss and uses hearing aids. Last year, he went from colorful earmolds to plain ones that disappear. Gotta love this age. Putz Illinois Families for Hands & Voices _www.handsandvoices.org_ (http://www.handsandvoices.org/) _www.ilhandsandvoices.org_ (http://www.ilhandsandvoices.org/) Email: support@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 In a message dated 5/9/2006 2:26:27 P.M. Central Standard Time, nell92662@... writes: After some thought and much encouragement from Barbara Mellert, I'm joining in. High five, Barbara, you reeled another one in! Welcome to the list. I also have a seventh grader who is about to turn 13. has a profound hearing loss and uses hearing aids. Last year, he went from colorful earmolds to plain ones that disappear. Gotta love this age. Putz Illinois Families for Hands & Voices _www.handsandvoices.org_ (http://www.handsandvoices.org/) _www.ilhandsandvoices.org_ (http://www.ilhandsandvoices.org/) Email: support@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Sounds like my daughter . . . I can see her now, " Remember, Ms. So and So, I can't hear you on that side! " I'm glad I'll be teaching at her school next year; I'll be able to keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't drive her teacher nuts. Syd's got hearing issues, but the good Lord graced her with a spunky personality to overcome it (and push her mom's buttons, too--LOL)! Welcome to the list!!! > > Hi, > > After some thought and much encouragement from Barbara Mellert, I'm > joining in. > > My son, Mikey, is 13 and has unilateral hearing loss that was > discovered about 3 years ago and has progressed since on the one > side. He is also ADHD. After reading some things I wonder which came > first hearing loss or ADHD... chicken or egg... > > He is adjusting well. It's his mom that is taking a bit longer. I > worry and fret some. > > He isn't wearing a hearing aid. The Dr and audiologist don't believe > it would help at this point - just increase noise level and not > understanding. He is also VERY resistant at this age about > being " different " . He needed glasses and that was a struggle alone > without introducing anything else. > > He is now in the 7th grade and is doing well in school with an IEP > plus some wonderful teachers. The fact that he isn't shy and > says, " I can't hear on this side. " helps, I'm sure. :-) > > It helps to know there are other parents in the same boat and to > realize it ISN'T the Titanic. > > Thanks for listening. > > > > > > > > All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post > is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to > copyright restrictions. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Sounds like my daughter . . . I can see her now, " Remember, Ms. So and So, I can't hear you on that side! " I'm glad I'll be teaching at her school next year; I'll be able to keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't drive her teacher nuts. Syd's got hearing issues, but the good Lord graced her with a spunky personality to overcome it (and push her mom's buttons, too--LOL)! Welcome to the list!!! > > Hi, > > After some thought and much encouragement from Barbara Mellert, I'm > joining in. > > My son, Mikey, is 13 and has unilateral hearing loss that was > discovered about 3 years ago and has progressed since on the one > side. He is also ADHD. After reading some things I wonder which came > first hearing loss or ADHD... chicken or egg... > > He is adjusting well. It's his mom that is taking a bit longer. I > worry and fret some. > > He isn't wearing a hearing aid. The Dr and audiologist don't believe > it would help at this point - just increase noise level and not > understanding. He is also VERY resistant at this age about > being " different " . He needed glasses and that was a struggle alone > without introducing anything else. > > He is now in the 7th grade and is doing well in school with an IEP > plus some wonderful teachers. The fact that he isn't shy and > says, " I can't hear on this side. " helps, I'm sure. :-) > > It helps to know there are other parents in the same boat and to > realize it ISN'T the Titanic. > > Thanks for listening. > > > > > > > > All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post > is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to > copyright restrictions. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Hello, Welcome to " the list " . That sounds so strange! The reality is that this group of people will be the best source of support and information that you could find. It certainly has been for me. I share your pain regarding a couple of things. My son also has a progressive hearing loss. I hate not knowing where he is going to end up at. He also is very self conscious and does not want to wear aids to school. Right now he is able to be successful without the aids at school. I hope it will stay that way, or that he will develope the coping skills to wear his aids to school. Part of the problem with my son is that the audiologist did not think aids would help him. I did not question this at all. We happened to see a different audiologist one day (4 years later!) and then the " hearing loss clinic " met and recommended that he try hearing aids. He only had them for a day before he was telling me how much better he could hear with them. Of course, I can't help but feel that if he would have been aided earlier, we would not be having the social issues we are having now. I recognize that your son's situation is different from mine. I just encourage you to share informtion and ask questions to the other parents of kids with unilateral loss. Seek more than one opinion from audiologist. Recognize that hearing aid fitting is a theory, and most audiologists sort of have a " one-size-fits-all " approach to fitting aids, guided by the big, corporate hearing aid companies. I am finding that there is a ton of technology out there that many of the audiologists don't/can't keep up with. Anyhow, just a few thoughts. > > Hi, > > After some thought and much encouragement from Barbara Mellert, I'm > joining in. > > My son, Mikey, is 13 and has unilateral hearing loss that was > discovered about 3 years ago and has progressed since on the one > side. He is also ADHD. After reading some things I wonder which came > first hearing loss or ADHD... chicken or egg... > > He is adjusting well. It's his mom that is taking a bit longer. I > worry and fret some. > > He isn't wearing a hearing aid. The Dr and audiologist don't believe > it would help at this point - just increase noise level and not > understanding. He is also VERY resistant at this age about > being " different " . He needed glasses and that was a struggle alone > without introducing anything else. > > He is now in the 7th grade and is doing well in school with an IEP > plus some wonderful teachers. The fact that he isn't shy and > says, " I can't hear on this side. " helps, I'm sure. :-) > > It helps to know there are other parents in the same boat and to > realize it ISN'T the Titanic. > > Thanks for listening. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Hello, Welcome to " the list " . That sounds so strange! The reality is that this group of people will be the best source of support and information that you could find. It certainly has been for me. I share your pain regarding a couple of things. My son also has a progressive hearing loss. I hate not knowing where he is going to end up at. He also is very self conscious and does not want to wear aids to school. Right now he is able to be successful without the aids at school. I hope it will stay that way, or that he will develope the coping skills to wear his aids to school. Part of the problem with my son is that the audiologist did not think aids would help him. I did not question this at all. We happened to see a different audiologist one day (4 years later!) and then the " hearing loss clinic " met and recommended that he try hearing aids. He only had them for a day before he was telling me how much better he could hear with them. Of course, I can't help but feel that if he would have been aided earlier, we would not be having the social issues we are having now. I recognize that your son's situation is different from mine. I just encourage you to share informtion and ask questions to the other parents of kids with unilateral loss. Seek more than one opinion from audiologist. Recognize that hearing aid fitting is a theory, and most audiologists sort of have a " one-size-fits-all " approach to fitting aids, guided by the big, corporate hearing aid companies. I am finding that there is a ton of technology out there that many of the audiologists don't/can't keep up with. Anyhow, just a few thoughts. > > Hi, > > After some thought and much encouragement from Barbara Mellert, I'm > joining in. > > My son, Mikey, is 13 and has unilateral hearing loss that was > discovered about 3 years ago and has progressed since on the one > side. He is also ADHD. After reading some things I wonder which came > first hearing loss or ADHD... chicken or egg... > > He is adjusting well. It's his mom that is taking a bit longer. I > worry and fret some. > > He isn't wearing a hearing aid. The Dr and audiologist don't believe > it would help at this point - just increase noise level and not > understanding. He is also VERY resistant at this age about > being " different " . He needed glasses and that was a struggle alone > without introducing anything else. > > He is now in the 7th grade and is doing well in school with an IEP > plus some wonderful teachers. The fact that he isn't shy and > says, " I can't hear on this side. " helps, I'm sure. :-) > > It helps to know there are other parents in the same boat and to > realize it ISN'T the Titanic. > > Thanks for listening. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 HI Nell - I'm so glad you're here! There's not a nicer, more informed group... There are several parents with kids on the list who have unilateral losses so ask away. For those of you who don't know, Mikey and my Tom are twins, separated at birth. They've never met each other but have *so* much in common, including a book club via their moms! It's so funny, Tom will tell me " Tell Mikey's mom to tell Mikey about xyz book I'm reading " and we'll get back the same. Both boys have broadened their repertoire because of each other! They both are black belts also - Mikey in Karate, Tom in Taekwondo. Oh yes, they both have ADHD and hearing loss. Spooky, no?! Hugs, Barbara nell92662 wrote: > Hi, > > After some thought and much encouragement from Barbara Mellert, I'm > joining in. > > My son, Mikey, is 13 and has unilateral hearing loss that was > discovered about 3 years ago and has progressed since on the one > side. He is also ADHD. After reading some things I wonder which came > first hearing loss or ADHD... chicken or egg... > > He is adjusting well. It's his mom that is taking a bit longer. I > worry and fret some. > > He isn't wearing a hearing aid. The Dr and audiologist don't believe > it would help at this point - just increase noise level and not > understanding. He is also VERY resistant at this age about > being " different " . He needed glasses and that was a struggle alone > without introducing anything else. > > He is now in the 7th grade and is doing well in school with an IEP > plus some wonderful teachers. The fact that he isn't shy and > says, " I can't hear on this side. " helps, I'm sure. :-) > > It helps to know there are other parents in the same boat and to > realize it ISN'T the Titanic. > > Thanks for listening. > > > > > > > > > All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 HI Nell - I'm so glad you're here! There's not a nicer, more informed group... There are several parents with kids on the list who have unilateral losses so ask away. For those of you who don't know, Mikey and my Tom are twins, separated at birth. They've never met each other but have *so* much in common, including a book club via their moms! It's so funny, Tom will tell me " Tell Mikey's mom to tell Mikey about xyz book I'm reading " and we'll get back the same. Both boys have broadened their repertoire because of each other! They both are black belts also - Mikey in Karate, Tom in Taekwondo. Oh yes, they both have ADHD and hearing loss. Spooky, no?! Hugs, Barbara nell92662 wrote: > Hi, > > After some thought and much encouragement from Barbara Mellert, I'm > joining in. > > My son, Mikey, is 13 and has unilateral hearing loss that was > discovered about 3 years ago and has progressed since on the one > side. He is also ADHD. After reading some things I wonder which came > first hearing loss or ADHD... chicken or egg... > > He is adjusting well. It's his mom that is taking a bit longer. I > worry and fret some. > > He isn't wearing a hearing aid. The Dr and audiologist don't believe > it would help at this point - just increase noise level and not > understanding. He is also VERY resistant at this age about > being " different " . He needed glasses and that was a struggle alone > without introducing anything else. > > He is now in the 7th grade and is doing well in school with an IEP > plus some wonderful teachers. The fact that he isn't shy and > says, " I can't hear on this side. " helps, I'm sure. :-) > > It helps to know there are other parents in the same boat and to > realize it ISN'T the Titanic. > > Thanks for listening. > > > > > > > > > All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 HI Nell - I'm so glad you're here! There's not a nicer, more informed group... There are several parents with kids on the list who have unilateral losses so ask away. For those of you who don't know, Mikey and my Tom are twins, separated at birth. They've never met each other but have *so* much in common, including a book club via their moms! It's so funny, Tom will tell me " Tell Mikey's mom to tell Mikey about xyz book I'm reading " and we'll get back the same. Both boys have broadened their repertoire because of each other! They both are black belts also - Mikey in Karate, Tom in Taekwondo. Oh yes, they both have ADHD and hearing loss. Spooky, no?! Hugs, Barbara nell92662 wrote: > Hi, > > After some thought and much encouragement from Barbara Mellert, I'm > joining in. > > My son, Mikey, is 13 and has unilateral hearing loss that was > discovered about 3 years ago and has progressed since on the one > side. He is also ADHD. After reading some things I wonder which came > first hearing loss or ADHD... chicken or egg... > > He is adjusting well. It's his mom that is taking a bit longer. I > worry and fret some. > > He isn't wearing a hearing aid. The Dr and audiologist don't believe > it would help at this point - just increase noise level and not > understanding. He is also VERY resistant at this age about > being " different " . He needed glasses and that was a struggle alone > without introducing anything else. > > He is now in the 7th grade and is doing well in school with an IEP > plus some wonderful teachers. The fact that he isn't shy and > says, " I can't hear on this side. " helps, I'm sure. :-) > > It helps to know there are other parents in the same boat and to > realize it ISN'T the Titanic. > > Thanks for listening. > > > > > > > > > All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Hello, welcome. Both me and my 3 1/2 year old daughter Clara have a unilateral loss. Ours is not a progressive loss though, we've had it from birth. When I was in school I wish I would have said " I can't hear on that side " much more often. I would often just pretend I knew what was going on :-) I'm glad Mikey is more assertive. Have you heard about the new transear device for people with unilateral loss? http://www.transear.com/index.html I'm looking into it for both Clara and myself. There's not many people who seem to know about it, it's relatively new, but I got a hold of an audi who is going to be some kind of training about it in June so I will follow up with her next month. Anyway, thought I'd pass that on as a possible option for Mikey. Cheryl -- In Listen-Up , " nell92662 " wrote: > > Hi, > > After some thought and much encouragement from Barbara Mellert, I'm > joining in. > > My son, Mikey, is 13 and has unilateral hearing loss that was > discovered about 3 years ago and has progressed since on the one > side. He is also ADHD. After reading some things I wonder which came > first hearing loss or ADHD... chicken or egg... > > He is adjusting well. It's his mom that is taking a bit longer. I > worry and fret some. > > He isn't wearing a hearing aid. The Dr and audiologist don't believe > it would help at this point - just increase noise level and not > understanding. He is also VERY resistant at this age about > being " different " . He needed glasses and that was a struggle alone > without introducing anything else. > > He is now in the 7th grade and is doing well in school with an IEP > plus some wonderful teachers. The fact that he isn't shy and > says, " I can't hear on this side. " helps, I'm sure. :-) > > It helps to know there are other parents in the same boat and to > realize it ISN'T the Titanic. > > Thanks for listening. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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