Tuesday, April 15, 2008

4th Mapping

I've now been given the go-ahead to wear both implants and I'm ready for the Bilateral Life!! Michelle, my dear audiologist, did a minor bit of tweaking of my C1, my old implant, and tested each electrode of the new Harmony. There was one frequency that would not become uncomfortably loud, even when programmed to do so. So Michelle just left it equal with the other pitches rather than de-activate this wayward one.

I already love the fullness of sound with two auditory nerves receiving sound, albeit not quite in sync as yet. The Harmony is a sharper, crisper sound than my C1. The "older" sound is fuller, more robust. So together, they are a nice mix of differences. I truly believe with time they will miraculously blend together, old and new technology becoming one in my noggin'.

Our Creator has engineered our brains for extraordinary achievement. My right ear was basically DEAD to sound for 8 years with no benefit from even the best state-of-the-art hearing aid, and it was made ALIVE in only minutes with the new Harmony. I still cannot believe it. Praise be to our Awesome God!

3 comments:

Jennifer said...

AMEN!
I'm so glad that you're doing so well with your two ears! I wish mine would work together so well! :)
I love hearing your progress reports...you're such an encouragement!

Anonymous said...

Sheila, I'm so excited for you! It sounds like you are doing so well. (I pray that vertigo, etc., is behind you now!)

So? Can you "find things" quicker? Just the other day one of my students called my name in a very busy room and I called out... "Wave your hand! I can't find you!" I heard them clearly... finding them was another matter! I wish I could be bi-lateral, but it's not to be this side of Heaven. I'm so VERY thankful for what I do have, I certainly don't sit around grieving!

I look forward to "hearing" more about your now bi-lateral life!

DeniseP
Frederick, MD
http://hearingelmo.com

Abbie said...

This is so inspiring to read! I'm planning on getting my other ear done next year. I'm so glad you are doing fantastic with your two buddies!! :)