Today represents the one month mark since I was activated. What a feeling…and so much has happened since then. I’ll never forget the moment I was first turned on. Boy, did it sound so overwhelming, robotic, hollow and Mickey &…
Cochlear Implants, Music
Cochlear Implant and Hearing Aid
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I thought I would take this opportunity to share some observations about wearing both the CI and the HA. At the Buffalo Implant Group meeting last week, there were a number of people who wore both. There is a difference…
Cochlear Implants, Running
Shamrock Run
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Yesterday was the Shamrock Run. Here is a picture of me approaching the finish line. The dude with his hand stuck out is Tony, Queen Di’s husband. Looks like he is trying to stop me so she can get a…
Cochlear Implants
Meet the BIGgers
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If you look at the title closely, you’ll see BIG standing out. It means Buffalo Implant Group and last night was my first meeting. The highlight of the evening was meeting Tina Childress who is bilateral meaning she has implants…
Cochlear Implants, Running
Battery life
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One of my readers asked me to comment on the battery life I was getting so I thought that would make a nice topic. For those of you who don’t know, I have the Advanced Bionics Auria. The internal pieces…
Cochlear Implants, Music, Running
Day #2 with New Mappings and More Music
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First of all a big shout out Happy Birthday to Judy! You might be a year old but you’re still a hottie!! And I am sure Mike K. can vouch for that! Right now, I am listening to John Mayall’s…