I take the same route to the train station every morning and despite havng done so for the last seven months, this “sound” never really registered until recently. My route takes me right past the large flower bed that graces…
Tag: Cochlear Implants
Guinea pig
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Last Thursday, I availed myself as a guinea pig for a research project that is being conducted by the UB Department of Communicative Disorders. The project is headed by Dr. Kristi Buckley and includes graduate students, Christina Lobarinas and Jennifer Pyo. …
A challenge to Cochlear Americas and Med-El
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One of the most frequently misquoted claims CI manufacturers make about their product is where do they draw the line between water RESISTANT and water PROOF. Water resistance would imply incidental exposure to water…a splash, raindrops, sweat, etc. Water proof…well,…
Lifetime achievement
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The Blue Heart…this is what the company that makes my cochlear implant, Advanced Bionics, awards to people who have achieved something special in the world of cochlear implants. I was honored to have the opportunity to join 16 other chapter…
A resurrection
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Two years ago today
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My left ear was activated thereby completing my life journey of having both ears implanted and becoming a bilateral implantee. ABSO(Bleeping)lutely awesome! describes that moment two years ago..
BEA Social – February 27, 2010
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Many of you know that I wear cochlear implants and I am also a mentor for the Bionic Ear Association (BEA). My role and responsibilities are to help others navigate the world of cochlear implants from choosing them to living…
Two years
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And two years ago today, I underwent the knife on my left year and became completely bilateral. Boy, it has been some ride! (I am home!)
Three years
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Three years ago today, I underwent the knife for the first time on my right year. Boy, has time flown ! (T -0…4 hours to go)
Happy Holidays
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This holiday season happens to be a very special one. In some respects, I don’t want to nor do I deserve to celebrate it. It is because of those fateful days, June 29th, 30th and July 1st that makes me…