Today I went back for the second activation session. It has been an adventurous retraining this ear. Still reading lips to communicate and not hearing speech yet, but it will come. I am taking parts of the day with interacting with my sister and her family with the new CI only and other parts with both. Talk about Brain Confusion. Together I understand speech. But now when one is off it does not sound complete. No mo single sided Deafness. Basically my audiologist upped the volume and made adjustments. They always start out slow and build up with volume, the reason for many appointments. We continue watching for twitching and so far going well. The second CI seems to solve that issue.
Today one of the goals was to figure and get working the one processor. so far so good in working. But if it starts doing it again it will be sent back for a replacement.
As I was waiting to go back, I ran into someone who I met at a HLAA group and it was so good to reconnect. Now we have emails. I told her I recently went bilateral and on day 2 activation.
One thing I have already started noting is I am able to recognize direction and location of sound easier. :) I have already picked up with left CI only my niece crying, roll cart on the floor, I think an airplane, dishes and many other sounds. It is some hard to figure out what it is but this is a start. I just keep swimming along. Yes exhausting but all worth it.
I did also make a phone call today to my Dad, yes mainly using the right ear but using my cell phone once again, loving it. He asked about the grandkids too. We had a great conversation.
I am continue to feel over-joyed with the progress I am making and regaining my hearing, balance, and being with kids more and more. When one loses your hearing it is shocking and devasting in adjusting to what works for you. As I am still adjusting and figuring it out I am finding a lot of hope through the CI and other ways of communication. I am finding my confidence growing back up and soaking in all what I am hearing. It is truelly a priceless and precious gift.
I just thank you for continued prayers on this journey.
"Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say rejoice"
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