BAHA Consultation Monday

[bern]

Well friends,

After going through a very important day with top administration, I realized I must do something about my hearing since I heard nothing they said.

But, I viewed the BAHA surgery online and I do not want that now.  When I go for this appointment will the audiologist provide me with a hearing aid to try out or is this gonna take more time. I am desparate to hear.  Any advice?  ESP. BEST TYPE OF HEARING AIDS. I am trying them first.

Boy, I never realized how depressed you can become when you can't hear.

[kmancini]

I now have the BAHA and I love it.  When I went to the audioligist she tested me without the baha then with it. Boy what a difference.  I understood almost everything she threw at me.  She gave me a test baha to take home for a week to try in different situations.  It helped in almost every one.

Karen

[Pooter]

If you're not looking to have a surgery, then perhaps a TransEar might provide another alternative for you.. It uses the same concept that BAHA offers but is in the ear (much like a traditional hearing aid) and uses the boney part of the inner ear to conduct the sound to the other side.  I'm looking into that as well..

Regards,
Brian

[grega]

Hi all,

Thanks to all for your helpful comments throughout these forums on BAHA. After my Nov 04 AN translab, and after 3 yrs of wireless bi-cros aids, and after fitting and trying Transear (not powerful enuf), I'll be consulting re BAHA in a few weeks. So I'd appreciate any tips on prepping for the consultation (e.g.questions to ask, etc).

Thanks .... and stay well!  Greg

[lori67]

Bern,

I've always found it's better to view the actual operation AFTER you've had it done!  Sometimes, ignorance truly is bliss!  Or at least less nervous.

I know it sounds like an awful thing to have done, but ask anyone who's been there and I think the majority of them would do it again in a heartbeat.  I had no pain or problems afterwards - it was really no big deal.

But, like Brian mentioned, there are other non-surgical options available and I'm sure your audiologist will be able to tell you what will work best for you.

And from recollection of my corporate days, I've always found that NOT hearing the top admin. was sometimes an advantage!  Sure cut down on the headaches!   

Good luck on your quest for hearing!
Lori