I just gotta say...

[ubarw]

As an experienced forum go-er in other areas, I have come to appreciate what an active forum can offer.

On another forum, dedicated to motorcycles, I have made nearly 14,000 posts. Most of them rubbish.:p in that time I have made friends with a great number of people. That forum also goes out of its way to make sure that respect is maintained-diverse opinions are welcome, provided there is no flaming.

I have been a member here for only a short time, and already notice a good spirit, one of help and understanding that I really appreciate.

I had a nice conversation with Raudrive on the phone today. He's a good example of the kind of member that makes this a good place.

Thanks for letting me in...:)

[Hask12]

Hearing loss is a very individual thing, and unfortunately the only people that may understand your problem are others with a hearing loss. Even on this forum you will find people with a mild loss, don't quite understand what a person with a profound loss is experiencing. One thing that's great about this forum is that it's a reminder that you're not alone. And that there are others out there that can truly relate and understand what you are experiencing. It's a huge help.

[kretsh]

Hearing loss is a very individual thing, and unfortunately the only people that may understand your problem are others with a hearing loss. Even on this forum you will find people with a mild loss, don't quite understand what a person with a profound loss is experiencing. One thing that's great about this forum is that it's a reminder that you're not alone. And that there are others out there that can truly relate and understand what you are experiencing. It's a huge help.

My thoughts exactly - thanks for posting

[ubarw]

I have yet to find the words to explain to my wife what this is like. I've wondered if having her put cotton in her ears for 24 hours will simulate, lol.

We talked at lunch about HA's, and she commented that it seems like I've been getting by. I said that if she could imagine what it was like to not taste any food at any meal, and only get half as much as what you need... thats sorta like it.

We are so dang cash strapped. But, I am so tired of this day in and day out.

I am also trying to decide between getting what I really need now, vs getting just enough to get by-then step up later when money hopefully isnt an issue...

Am glad I have found this place, because y'all do know what its like. This am, I went to a voc rehab meeting and had to make sure I sat close to the front just in case. I took my voice recorder just in case. Turns out the room was quiet and nearly empty, but I always have to consider just in case. This January when I head back to school, I am concerned about hearing in class...

[Shi-Ku Chishiki]

Ubarw said in part..

We are so dang cash strapped. But, I am so tired of this day in and day out.

I am also trying to decide between getting what I really need now, vs getting just enough to get by-then step up later when money hopefully isnt an issue...

Am glad I have found this place, because y'all do know what its like.

I was in your situation about a year or so ago. Fortunately the BC/HIS I worked with had a "Zero Percent, Pay As You Go" payment plan. If you can find something like that in your area, then I would go with the "get what you really need now". My plan only cost me a hundred ($100) a month. Was able to pay for it in either cash, check, debit card or credit card.

If you do it credit card (and pay off the $100 each month), then you've got a automatic insurance plan (so-to-speak), in case anything happens to the HA's.. on top of the regular manufacturers guarantee anyways.

Shi-Ku Chishiki

ShiKu.Chishiki@Gmail.com

[Hask12]

A lot of audiologist will set up a payment schedule for you, but it's still a lot of money. Why don't you get your hearing tested and a least get an idea of how bad your hearing really is.

[ljjehl]

This January when I head back to school, I am concerned about hearing in class...

Have you asked the Dept of Disability Services (at the college)for an oral interpreter to help you out? I used two interpreters to help complement my hearing, so I won't miss anything. The oral interpreters are also your voice recorders that you can ask what that was.....

[ubarw]

i've purchase a digital voice recorder for the lectures. Also, I have registered now. 2 out of 4 classes are online, and one is self paced. By the time I get through the first term, I should have my aids...

[ljjehl]

i've purchase a digital voice recorder for the lectures. Also, I have registered now. 2 out of 4 classes are online, and one is self paced. By the time I get through the first term, I should have my aids...

I was wondering how you could hear the voice recorder, so I checked your audiogram. You are not as bad as I thought (I have a profound loss), so I guess oral interpreters is not really necessary. Would you be able to understand voices on a voice recorder? ( I need to read lips or captions...)

[ubarw]

I was wondering how you could hear the voice recorder, so I checked your audiogram. You are not as bad as I thought (I have a profound loss), so I guess oral interpreters is not really necessary. Would you be able to understand voices on a voice recorder? ( I need to read lips or captions...)
I can download the files from the recorder to my pc. I have a six speaker sound system that rocks, so as long as I am alone, I can hear it just fine...:cool:

[ljjehl]

I can download the files from the recorder to my pc. I have a six speaker sound system that rocks, so as long as I am alone, I can hear it just fine...:cool:

Not gonna happen for me....need to have a video as well as the audio....then I would have the full class transcript for the entire semester...hahahaha :D