A new stage in my life...................
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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.
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.
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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.
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
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That's really good news Sylvia and it sounds hopeful.
Does that mean you'll give Launde Abbey another try?
Does that mean you'll give Launde Abbey another try?
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