Magical bilateral moment today - listening to the Aspro Clear ( dis solvable aspirin tablets ) fizzing away in the glass of water, I am so amazed that bilateral processors can pick up the smallest sounds. It sounded like "fizz" and "crackling"
One little thing that has started to annoy me is that battery cage is becoming harder to pull out from the processor - just requires little extra force.
Cochlear has a new A4 template on my story - check it out
http://www.c-a-network.com/print/storybrochures/a4storybrochures/robdobson.pdf
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
March 2009
I was in awe watching / listening to the countdown spectacular on DVD - brilliant Australian 80's music. To be able to listen to the lyrics is wonderful. Alot of these Australian songs reminds me of my mis spent youth.
I have been finding that battery life in both processors seem to last longer, I have been using both rechargeable batteries and power one 675 type batteries.
More bilateral implant research -
I have been finding that battery life in both processors seem to last longer, I have been using both rechargeable batteries and power one 675 type batteries.
More bilateral implant research -
A case when 2 are definitely superior to 1
http://esciencenews.com/articles/2008/05/29/bilateral.cochlear.implants.a.case.when.2.are.definitely.superior.1Thursday, February 12, 2009
February 2009 update
9th Mapping session
More tweaking with the T & C levels and minor changes in the middle freq's
The CUNY listening test ( listening to CD with long sentences with American accent ) was a breeze and score 90%+ correct with both left & right processors on - I am very happy with that result considering that I only had my right implant inserted three months ago
Other changes was adding the T-switch program to processor mapping i.e. Program 2
Speaking of the T-switch I have found that using mobile phones and cordless phones to give off buzzing / humming interference :( So basically I use my normal program setting and cope just fine
Where as using the T-switch for corded phones e.g. land line phones - works like a charm
Magical bilateral moment happened to me today - listening to the rescue helicopter landing on heli pad @ Flinders medical centre - it was a buzz to be able to hear / listen to the helicopter rotor's going WHOOP WHOOP WHOOP like in the movies and stand close to helicopter
More tweaking with the T & C levels and minor changes in the middle freq's
The CUNY listening test ( listening to CD with long sentences with American accent ) was a breeze and score 90%+ correct with both left & right processors on - I am very happy with that result considering that I only had my right implant inserted three months ago
Other changes was adding the T-switch program to processor mapping i.e. Program 2
Speaking of the T-switch I have found that using mobile phones and cordless phones to give off buzzing / humming interference :( So basically I use my normal program setting and cope just fine
Where as using the T-switch for corded phones e.g. land line phones - works like a charm
Magical bilateral moment happened to me today - listening to the rescue helicopter landing on heli pad @ Flinders medical centre - it was a buzz to be able to hear / listen to the helicopter rotor's going WHOOP WHOOP WHOOP like in the movies and stand close to helicopter
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Cochlear
HEARING implant company Cochlear has posted a 22 per cent jump in interim net profit and says it is well positioned for growth despite the challenging global economic environment.
Cochlear (coh.ASX:Quote,News) reported a net profit of $69.9 million and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.26 for the six months ended December 31, both up 22 per cent on the prior corresponding half.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
February 2009
Funny bilateral moment happened to me yesterday - As I was putting our 13 month old son into the car seat - my right magnetic coil got attracted to the metal pillar near the rear door and at the same time my son grabbed the left magnetic coil from behind my ear .......hairy situation to be in as the last thing I want is both coils damaged.
I am looking forward to the hearing awareness test ( test with left & right speakers) and listening skills test with both processors on - Thursday week and will post an update
Cheers big ears
BW
I am looking forward to the hearing awareness test ( test with left & right speakers) and listening skills test with both processors on - Thursday week and will post an update
Cheers big ears
BW
Friday, January 23, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Right mapping update
Right map January 2009
Massive difference in the dynamic range compared to the switch on map 6 weeks ago below
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