tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post4314668803013379589..comments2023-09-06T05:00:24.861-05:00Comments on Literally Blindsided: Project: In My EarSharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14743533586969447238noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-2170341158060444512008-02-11T22:24:00.000-06:002008-02-11T22:24:00.000-06:00How are you doing? Just wondering and thinking ab...How are you doing? Just wondering and thinking about ya!contemporary themeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810901901438064698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-19973373265963655802008-02-08T22:23:00.000-06:002008-02-08T22:23:00.000-06:00Thanks, Breazy. Been busy with a big homework proj...Thanks, Breazy. Been busy with a big homework project. I'll do my blog rounds when I can. <BR/><BR/>CI Girl-Thanks for stopping by. Better late than never. :) I appreciate your input. I'm glad your CIs are working great for you. I'll stop by your place when I get a little breather from class homework. This is my last semester!! Whoo-hoo.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743533586969447238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-91250195986474326962008-02-08T20:42:00.000-06:002008-02-08T20:42:00.000-06:00I am late with advise, sorry. It has been so crazy...I am late with advise, sorry. It has been so crazy with me. You received some great advise. I know how overwhelming the "three kits" are. I have AB bilateral implants. I love them. I wanted rechargable batteries and music. I also went with looks. I like the looks of the processor. In the end it is what you want. I hope which ever you chose, you get the best results. Stop by my blog!<BR/>ValerieValeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17026325968244954541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-79619853861536302572008-02-04T22:42:00.000-06:002008-02-04T22:42:00.000-06:00Hey Shari! Just wanted to stop by and see how you ...Hey Shari! Just wanted to stop by and see how you are doing. I am having problems with my computer so I am not able to get on much lately but it should be repaired this week. <BR/><BR/>Good luck on the decision and my prayers are with you!Breazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01674200910146493711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-78539642741313853782008-02-04T20:38:00.000-06:002008-02-04T20:38:00.000-06:00Thanks for checking in, La La. Still okay here. :)...Thanks for checking in, La La. Still okay here. :) Thanks for thinking of me.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743533586969447238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-651444230970605262008-02-04T01:18:00.000-06:002008-02-04T01:18:00.000-06:00Hope you are doing well. Just thinking about you ...Hope you are doing well. Just thinking about you this evening and wanted to let you know.contemporary themeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810901901438064698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-22491188701017368532008-02-02T11:50:00.000-06:002008-02-02T11:50:00.000-06:00Sorry Kim. My comment left out your name with just...Sorry Kim. My comment left out your name with just a dash. Thanks again.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743533586969447238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-87710636520624097242008-02-02T11:48:00.000-06:002008-02-02T11:48:00.000-06:00Nichelle-Oops. I was typing my last comment when y...Nichelle-Oops. I was typing my last comment when you typed yours. LOL. Thanks. I really need to make an informed decision here. I think I will need to look at the accessories and try them on and stuff to see how I like them, too.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743533586969447238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-90066292435420217822008-02-02T11:41:00.000-06:002008-02-02T11:41:00.000-06:00Abbie-I am sure all CI implantation end up in that...Abbie-I am sure all CI implantation end up in that ballpark. Thanks. <BR/><BR/>Cyborg Queen-I really appreciate your feedback. The comparison really helped. I was reading the pamphlets I got and I was impressed with the three battery compartment of the BTE, but yes, it is only for emergencies. AB seems to have upgrade possiblities. I'll have to see what upgrades are possible with CA. I've joined Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743533586969447238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-86365186818629124722008-02-02T11:40:00.000-06:002008-02-02T11:40:00.000-06:00Good luck to you Shari, whatever you decide.And qu...Good luck to you Shari, whatever you decide.<BR/><BR/>And quit apologzing to hubby! He has the good fortune of being married to you and I know you would do the same for him in a heartbeat if the situation were reversed.Michelle O'Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221354521123541601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-51755327293843524482008-02-02T07:16:00.000-06:002008-02-02T07:16:00.000-06:00I went to bed, then I realized that there's still ...I went to bed, then I realized that there's still some things missing. So here's a comparison of things that *I* think, only between AB and CA. I know nothing about Med-El<BR/><BR/>CA - Has been around for years<BR/>AB - A soaring company<BR/><BR/>CA - Two types of BTE. One Mini-Bte, and full BTE (the difference is size, and Mini-BTE does not accept accessories)<BR/>AB - only one size BTE, but Cyborg Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911773950696381882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-36162228364300134162008-02-01T23:40:00.000-06:002008-02-01T23:40:00.000-06:00Hi ShariI've been implanted with the Advanced Bion...Hi Shari<BR/><BR/>I've been implanted with the Advanced Bionics device since 1994 and I have been extremely happy with the device as well as the company. Advanced Bionics has awesome technology. They are located in California - and I liked the fact that they were here in the USA. I always said If I had problems you can find me in California :) Never needed to act upon it because it's been Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419837894023330006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-64062723222890365472008-02-01T23:07:00.000-06:002008-02-01T23:07:00.000-06:00hELLO! I don't have CI so I don't have any advice...hELLO! I don't have CI so I don't have any advice but from what I'm reading it seems like a good thing that you qualified for a CI. I hope you are able to come to a decision that's gonna work out the best for you and your family. good luck. here via micheleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-92213325408784187352008-02-01T22:31:00.000-06:002008-02-01T22:31:00.000-06:00Jennifer sent me to your blog.I went with Cochlear...Jennifer sent me to your blog.<BR/><BR/>I went with Cochlear America. <BR/>Seems like you're a little bit confused with the types of implants/processors.<BR/><BR/>For Cochlear America - CA that's the company.<BR/>About 8 years ago, Nucleus 24 Implant was used.<BR/>About 5 or 4 years ago, Nucleus 24 with contour implant (curly tail) came out<BR/>About over a year ago Nucleus Freedom implant came Cyborg Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911773950696381882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-27291061090257347902008-02-01T20:29:00.000-06:002008-02-01T20:29:00.000-06:00Oh! I wanted to point out that the charges that w...Oh! I wanted to point out that the charges that we get on our Explanations of Benefits is usually what the hospital and doctor charge the insurance company. It is the paperwork that comes a couple months later to reflect the actual amount paid. The running total that the hospital and doctor get including all the hardware is around 50-60 grand. My insurance company was charged 123,000 and theyAbbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17272667052295179028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-31099071534312051812008-02-01T20:25:00.000-06:002008-02-01T20:25:00.000-06:00Jeff-I really appreciate your input. There are rea...Jeff-I really appreciate your input. There are really so many things to consider. Since I can't change my mind, I will have to see what fits my needs. Hubby said something about how we met our deductible for the year so there shouldn't be too much out-of-pocket payments. <BR/><BR/>Abbie-Looks like a lot of you are AB users. I will have to look into the features, headroom, and company recalls. TheSharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743533586969447238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-15667156952470888532008-02-01T12:46:00.000-06:002008-02-01T12:46:00.000-06:00Shari! Congratulations on becoming a candidate! Y...Shari! Congratulations on becoming a candidate! You must be so excited :) I wanted to let you know why I picked Advanced Bionics! I picked AB because they seem much more advanced (no pun intended) with technology then the other companies. I like the design of the processor because it mimicked my hearing aid which is what I have been use to. AB has had problems in the past with recalls and ABAbbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17272667052295179028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-65992769813259003712008-02-01T11:10:00.000-06:002008-02-01T11:10:00.000-06:00Hi again Shari, I got your comment on my blog abou...Hi again Shari, <BR/><BR/>I got your comment on my blog about insurance and cost. It's surprising, but an HMO usually covers more -- as long as you stay in your medical group. Fortunately my medical group brings a local CI surgeon in under contract for CI surgeries. All I had was a small co-pay.<BR/><BR/>I almost switched to a PPO plan about 6 months prior to surgery because I thought it would beJeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459808133934666273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-78673540368153947852008-02-01T01:15:00.000-06:002008-02-01T01:15:00.000-06:00Hello Shari. Jennifer sent me your way since you'r...Hello Shari. Jennifer sent me your way since you're going through the brand decision making process. Tough isn't it?<BR/><BR/>I chose the AB Harmony, ultimately because the internal implant is more sophisticated, and was implanted about 2 months ago. I have not been disappointed. My blog goes into more detail.<BR/><BR/>Good luck!Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459808133934666273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-26953752867076898872008-01-31T22:32:00.000-06:002008-01-31T22:32:00.000-06:00Beth-I still have more research to do. The debate ...Beth-I still have more research to do. The debate is just heatin’ up. LOL. <BR/><BR/>La La-Thanks. I’m sure anyone would have concerns when it comes to a life-changing decision. There’s a lot to think about and a lot to compare. Thanks for the thoughts and prayers.<BR/><BR/>Kila-I haven’t been to Great America in over 20 years!! I’d be surprised it the Demon was still there. I loved the lights inSharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743533586969447238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-13583501591734426522008-01-31T21:49:00.000-06:002008-01-31T21:49:00.000-06:00The Freedom has a mic lock too.The Freedom has a mic lock too.Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13783424650917919101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-75425641490895774862008-01-31T21:00:00.000-06:002008-01-31T21:00:00.000-06:00Hey Shari!! I'm SO behind on blog visiting lately ...Hey Shari!! I'm SO behind on blog visiting lately :( I HAD to come over here and encourage you, though, in your decision to get a CI....as you know, I really love mine!<BR/>I researched all three brands carefully before I decided on AB...and I was lucky enough that Vanderbilt would do any brand I wanted :). <BR/>I chose AB because at the time, they were working on the new Harmony processor (I Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649007194044098187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-90285467837577468662008-01-31T09:43:00.000-06:002008-01-31T09:43:00.000-06:00HiSo glad the appointment went well for you. Cong...Hi<BR/><BR/>So glad the appointment went well for you. Congratulations on being a canidate. That's wonderful news. <BR/><BR/>I have the Advanced Bionics CI and I'm very happy with it! The Harmony has brought in music with incredible clarity and I can hear so much better in noise these days. Going out to eat used to be something I dreaded due to the noise; but now I enjoy it so much! I love Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-21748650591979849992008-01-31T09:26:00.000-06:002008-01-31T09:26:00.000-06:00I know you had brought up CIs before, but I did no...I know you had brought up CIs before, but I did not know that you had decided to move forward. Rebecca has the Cochlear Freedom, it had a couple of problems initially - it kept coming apart & turning off and it's taken us a while to get the FM system working with it. Cochlear's customer service has been oustanding & Rebecca says that she likes it better than her old one. A lot of kids at her Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13783424650917919101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33891938.post-83438092365489024212008-01-31T05:02:00.000-06:002008-01-31T05:02:00.000-06:00Sounds like a good appointment. I would be quite a...Sounds like a good appointment. I would be quite a bit frightened at the prospect. I hope the right things happen at the right time for you. You are always in my thoughts.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10242720787149022301noreply@blogger.com