Tuesday I received my second map. I’m back on the HiRes P 120 program (from HiRes S 120) but the high freq electrodes have more volume than before.
I also ordered a skeleton ear mold to house the T-Mic. This will hold the T-Mic in my ear so I can participate in sports without the processor falling off my ear. I’ll post a picture of it when I get it. I learned about this in the Hearing Journey site. Costs $71.
At the end of my mapping my audi did a hearing test. Prior to my surgery I scored 59% on the quiet HINT sentence test with both of my hearing aids. With my CI and HA I scored 79%. I am finally hearing sounds at the 2000-8000 Hz levels. Prior to my surgery, I could not hear any sounds over 2000 Hz.
Rather than continue to use the learning rehabilitation exercises, I have decided to listen to “The Da Vinci Code” audio book and read along. This will train my brain to get use to human speech. Once I am satisfied I have made significant progress in that area I will return to the rehab. This was my decision. I didn’t think of this until I had left the audiologist’s office. I have another map in three weeks, so we’ll see how that goes.
I think listening to audio books while reading along is a fab idea. And the book you picked is FABULOUS!
“I also ordered a skeleton ear mold to house the T-Mic. This will hold the T-Mic in my ear so I can participate in sports without the processor falling off my ear.”
Byron….What sports do you plan on participating in?
Winston
That’s great progress! Way to go! I’m curious about the sports you are involved with.
Sending best wishes your way. Listening to audio books is a god idea.