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I've been hard of hearing for years, until in the last couple years it has isolted me to an unacceptable degree. Last year, I decided to start the process to get myself a bone anchored hearing aid, as I can't wear a regular one. This means that a screw is inserted into the skull, and the hearing aid plugged into that. It bypasses the ear altogher, the vibrations in the skull are what you hear.
Today was the big day - all healing is done, and I got my device. Burst into tears in the office. Heard sounds I haven't heard in ten years. I've been walking on a cloud all day. The days my children were born, my wedding day - I have had more meaningful and amazing days, but not many.
Went from there to the passport office, to get my daughter a passport . I'd budgeted four hours for this - since 9/11 the process has gotten more and more difficult. It took one hour from start to finish - I didn't even have to put more money into the parking meter!
Then went to see my son at his dorm room. It's his birthday, we'd arranged the appointments on this day so we could take him out for lunch (it's all in a city 200 km from home) Had a nice lunch, he liked his presents and cake. Nice to see him happy and settled in his home, working well and enjoying his studies.
Then home in time to send 16 year old to the first school dance of the year. She decided at the last minute NOT to wear the push up bra (she's a 38 DD - this is not a girl who needs one) All in alll, couldn't wish for a better day.
(((Linda))) There is no reason for you to make a gratitude list today. Your post was a perfect one in itself. I am happy for you. I can almost see the smile on your face. (((HUGS))) RLC
A screw in the skull? Mine would work it's way out. I have always been "one screw loose" LOL. I am double bionic in the ear department. Both are high power OTE's and expensive. They are also very frustrating at times for me and for others around me who think because I have two I can hear. Soooo glad that most of my friends are program people. The frustration level has dropped as they have gained acceptance at my off and on understanding. I just had one fixed and both tuned (programables) and I can hear better. Big frustration is when the feedback goes off. Most times only the aid goes off other times they go off and then I go off!! I'm checking out the root of my off/on bitter frustration. I'm pretty well acknowledging that my frustration level soars when I am not in acceptance and patience.
I think that the screw in my skull method might result in me hearing Mars or ants whispering and not anything I could really use. I know it would come loose. Do they use screws that could pierce granite?
Glad you got your hearing. I know how it feels to realize that "Oh my God that clicking is the sound of me snapping my fingers!!"
Come to think of it this is one problem I have never blamed on my alcoholics.
((Lin)) Thank you for your beautiful share. I so understand how it made your day!! My husband lost most of his hearing and for nearly 10 yrs now we had simply given up on most conversations. It came to the point that I was feeling lonely not being able to communicate with him. Once he got his hearing aids, he realized that sound was his shoes walking across the gravel to get to his truck, that other sound was his key going into the lock. It was like I have him back!! We can once again communicate, what a blessing. I've come to realize every single thing is such a huge gift, hearing, chewing, walking, seeing, touching, driving and the list goes on...I no longer take things for granted. Lovely post, thank you for that smile you gave me and congrats on your new found hearing!! Peggy7
