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jtd71465

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Speach recognition 6 months post-op
« on: July 25, 2007, 05:45:01 pm »
Had my 6 month follow-up (hearing test included), my speach recognition went from 12% to 32%, I'm happy.  Just wondering if anyone else out there has had this experience, if so has it gone higher?  Just wondering what I should expect...I think I know the answer...no one knows what the future will hold....I'm still excited.....

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sgerrard

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Re: Speach recognition 6 months post-op
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2007, 07:39:12 pm »
I have no idea what you might expect, I haven't even been treated yet. But it is great to hear that regaining some speech recognition is possible. Cool! 8)
Steve
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Re: Speach recognition 6 months post-op
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2007, 11:50:46 am »
Joe,
Unfortunatley, my score went the other way, and has stayed in decline since 2 yrs. post op.
But I am really glad for you! - that's very encouraging for you and others. Congrats.
Sis in SC
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Re: Speach recognition 6 months post-op
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2007, 03:32:04 pm »
Hi Joe!

   Good news! One reads so many losing hearing.
   I wonder if removing the AN, decompressed the auditory nerve?
   I hope your recovery continues nicely.

   Russ
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Re: Speach recognition 6 months post-op
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2007, 11:31:21 am »
Quote from: jtd71465 on July 25, 2007, 05:45:01 pm

Had my 6 month follow-up (hearing test included), my speach recognition went from 12% to 32%, I'm happy.  Just wondering if anyone else out there has had this experience, if so has it gone higher?  Just wondering what I should expect...I think I know the answer...no one knows what the future will hold....I'm still excited.....

Joe

Congratulations! :D

You should be happy!  Hearing improvement post-op is quite rare.  Yes, no one knows what the future may bring, but for now, you have a right to be excited. 

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Re: Speach recognition 6 months post-op (today is one year)
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2008, 08:17:18 pm »
Just a quick update...speech recognition went from 32% to 40% at the one year post-op mark.

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Re: Speach recognition 6 months post-op
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2008, 12:17:08 am »
Joe that's great! What's your secret? Please fill me in on how to achieve that...

Keep it going, maybe you can top 50% one of these days.

Steve
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