Sharon praise God!!!! hugs and prayers are with you sis
Lelia
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From: "Sharon Hooley" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 7:48 PM
Subject: Exciting News!
> 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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