Kat,



I guess I didn't realize you couldn't hear.  Could you please time
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On 8/8/07, Kathy <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> As some of you know, I had surgery on June 11 - a cochlear implant in
> my left ear.  On July 12, I was "activated," that is, a speech
> processor was programmed and connected to the implant via a magnet
> below the skin.  Since then, it's been a wild ride!
>
> For example the fist day after the activation, all the sounds were
> beeps and whistles, as I imagine a dolphin would hear!  After a few
> days, I started to distinguish speech and from there on, things have
> been getting better as my brain learns to "hear" all over again and
> interpret sounds.  I really have a new appreciation for how a child
> learns language and speech without realizing it.  Now as I sit at my
> Mac and type this, I can hear the air conditioner as it hums
> (loudly!) and the radio playing in my bedroom down the hall, and one
> of my neighbors starting up their car outside.  The best thing
> though, has been hearing my cat purr as we settle down for the
> night.  But I have also found out that she doesn't meow. (and I
> thought she was just silent because I couldn't hear her!)
>
> I'm looking forward to being more socially involved as I get out of
> my self-imposed cocoon of silence.  Modern technology is truly
> wonderful! (although I do wish it'd make me a better typist!)
>
> Kat
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