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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