My BAHA day

[ombrerose4]

Yay, today was my BAHA GOTCHA DAY! Everything went really well. (except for the increasing tinnitus )   I went to class today with the BAHA and actually felt like a part of the class. I could hear and participate in conversations and in general just feel more a part of everything. My daughter said that when I was on the phone with her I didn't complain about her background noises (like her washing dishes). Usually she has to sit quietly while we are on the phone because the extracurricular noises are so loud to me-BUT NOT TODAY!

Tonight I am going to dinner with my friend in a noisy restaurant so we will see how that goes, but so far so good!

[Jim Scott]

Lauren ~

Congratulations!  It's good to read your very positive experiences with your new BAHA.  Thanks for sharing them.  We'll all be looking forward to learning more as you continue to experience your much-improved hearing.

Jim

[JerseyGirl2]

Lauren,

That is great news! I hope that things continue to go well with you and your new BAHA!!

Don't be discouraged if the noisy restaurant is still a bit difficult even with the BAHA -- position yourself at the table like you've probably already been doing post-SSD and pre-BAHA and I'll bet you'll notice an improvement! Let us know how it goes.

Catherine (JerseyGirl 2)

[ombrerose4]

So the noisy restaurant wasn't terrible. I had trouble hearing the waiter, but was able to hear 98% of my friend's conversation despite the noise. But the coolest thing was when we were walking home and talking and all of a sudden I stopped because I realized she was on my ssd side but I heard everything she said. Amazing and very cool!

[Lizard]

Yay Congrats!

[leapyrtwins]

Congrats on your BAHA Gotcha Day, Lauren 

Sounds like you're having a great experience with your BP100 and I am SO thrilled to hear that!  (no pun intended) 

I haven't had a chance to try setting #2 (noisy/crowded rooms) yet, but I'm anxious to see how the BP100 responds.

Jan

[wendysig]

Lauren,

Congratulations on having such a great BAHA gotcha day!      It's amazing what a difference it makes and how much it more normal it makes you feel.  I love my Divino, but would love to try the BP100.  Unfortunately my insurance won't cover another BAHA right now, so it will have to wait for a while.  In the meantime I can be happy hearing better with my Divino than I do with without it.  I hope you continue to be very happy and pleased with your new toy!

Best wishes,
Wendy

[another NY postie]

Hi, Lauren....been meaning to check on you and am so HAPPY that you are so pleased with the Baha!!  Congrats!
Cheryl

[Julianne]

Are any of you Baha wearers living in Western Massachusetts or Upstate New York? I would love a referral to a Baha experienced doctor. Thanks.

[leapyrtwins]

Julianne -

if you to to Cochlear's website www.cochlearamericas.com you'll find doctors who do BAHAs under "clinics".

Jan

[Kencutus]

Lauren,  I may be a little late but congrats on Gotcha day.

Julianne,  Your best bet is to look at the site link Jan has provided for you.  Or you could ask for referral at your local hospital in your area.

[leapyrtwins]

Julianne -

my neurotologist who did my AN surgery also did my BAHA surgery.

Perhaps one of your AN surgeons also does the BAHA.

Jan

[Julianne]

Jan,
I saw your photo on the Cochlear Community website. I just listened to the webinar that Cochlear presented on the Baha. The BP100 sounds like a nice step forward in quality from previous versions. Maybe my timing is right! I did find 2 doctors about an hour drive from my house. Thanks.

I am wondering about the sound quality and if you can understand voices in a noisy environment. I know the Baha wont cancel out all backround noise, but are voices clear enough to understand without turning my good ear around?

[leapyrtwins]

I am wondering about the sound quality and if you can understand voices in a noisy environment. I know the Baha wont cancel out all backround noise, but are voices clear enough to understand without turning my good ear around?

The sound quality of the BP100 is amazing, even better than my Divino; very smooth.

Since it has 12 channels - as opposed to the Divino's 2 - it actually has a place for all the background noise to go and yes, you can hear others on your "bad" side in crowded and noisy rooms without turning your head. 

Glad the webinar was helpful.  Cochlear is a great company and their Community is a great resource for those with hearing impairments.  There are many BAHA users and candidates there, as well as CI (Cochlear Implant) users and candidates. 

Jan