Sharon, is the device you mentioned for communication, the
Teletouch? The one I have seen has a one cell display on the reading side.
earlier, Sharon Hooley, wrote:
>Hey guys!
>
>I went to the ears, nose and throat doctor, who does the cochlear
>implant surgery. I definitely plan to get it!!! we made a
>tentative appointment for December 6, with a physical and some
>preparation on December 3! it's awesome that coco mentioned someone
>getting the implant today, wow! I took my case manager and sister
>with me, and we were greatly encouraged. we thought that they might
>take the cochlear out, but they don't! We also thought that I would
>be completely deaf in that ear after surgery, until the processor is
>activated, but studies seem to show that the hair cells that take
>sound signals are not really damaged, so I might still have some
>hearing in it. The doctor doesn't want me to wear hearing aids
>after the surgery, so that there isn't anything happening in that
>ear. With just one hearing aid, it may be harder to communicate. I
>hope to make it easier by borrowing a device that has a typewriter
>keyboard on one side, and a Braille display on the other, so we
>won't have to struggle. If I have problems with vertigo, I might
>use a walker for, maybe, up to 2 months. Exciting! Please stand
>with me in agreement that The Lord will direct my paths. he knows
>what is best for everyone!
>
>Thanks, and give me 5!!! Whoohoo!
>
>Sharon
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