A new stage in my life...................

[Dibs]

Fingers crossed for you Sylvia hope it does help. xx

 

[DeborahBlythe]

I hope the new hearing aid works some wonders for you, Sylvia.

 

[nellbelles]

I do so hope the hearing aid will be a help to you xx

 

[stanleypj]

All the best Sylvia. Hope it's a success.

 

[Canadian Joanne]

Thinking of you.

 

[Grannie G]

I`m so impressed with the treatment I`ve had.

The audiologist was as frank as he could be. He was deaf himself and knowledgeable from a personal as well as professional perspective.

He observed I was lip reading more than I had realised and said although my low frequencies are very good, the high frequencies are non existent . It appears if this aid is to be any help at all it will be minimal and the result of trial and error and patience . In his words it will be challenging.

I am free to make an appointment any time I feel the need to consult or believe an adjustment to the aid will be helpful.

All I can say is full marks to the NHS .

I came out of the hospital and was immediately aware of people nearby having a conversation. I couldn`t identify what they were saying but at least I knew they were talking to each other. I`ve always said people can talk about me, behind my back but in my presence and I wouldn’t have a clue .

The same happened on the bus home, chatter, chatter, chatter.

When I got home my metal gate `clanked` open and `clanked` shut so something is working. I just need it to relate to speech but it`s not bad for the first day.

Thanks for your support.


PS. Because I live alone and don`t really talk a lot, unless I`m on the phone, I was advised to read aloud a little every day so I will be able to appreciate any changes in my voice.

 

[Izzy]

That's excellent news Sylvia. I know you'll persevere and I hope you get used to it/them fairly quickly. Did you get one or for both ears?

 

[Grannie G]

Only one ear Izzy. The other is beyond help.

Oh and I`ve been asked to keep a diary. Does it sound familiar?

 

[Izzy]

Only one ear Izzy. The other is beyond help.

Oh and I`ve been asked to keep a diary. Does it sound familiar?

Just a bit! Improvement in one ear would be a great bonus for you though.

 

[Grannie G]

Anything will be a bonus.

 

[Loopiloo]

That sounds a good start Sylvia and improvement in one ear would be great. I am sure you will meet the 'challenge' to the best of your ability and wish you luck.

Loo xx

 

[Grannie G]

Thank you Loo. X

 

[cragmaid]

Fingers crossed from this one ........ who lost the use of my left ear overnight( and no chance of a hearing aid working at all) x x x

 

[Grannie G]

Thanks Maureen.

Isn`t TP great. We don`t miss a thing.

 

[Saffie]

That's really good news Sylvia and it sounds hopeful.
Does that mean you'll give Launde Abbey another try?

 

[Grannie G]

Thanks Saffie but not yet.

 

[Saffie]

I like the 'yet' bit!

 

[Dibs]

That's great news Sylvia.

 

[Cat27]

It's sounding good Sylvia.

 

[Grannie G]

Thanks Carol and Dibs.