Transear in Canada

[Jeanlea]

I have has a TransEar for 3 years now.  I would not go without it.  As far as pros go:  it's easy to use, just pop it into my ear in the morning; the newest version that I now have has much better voice discrimination, it's fairly easy to understand conversation on the deaf side; the batteries last 1-2 weeks before needing to be changed; it comes with the dry 'n store box to help keep the TransEar clean and dry; I have mild, mild tinninitus and I really don't notice it all when I have the TransEar in;  I also "feel" more balanced when I'm wearing it, meaning my head doesn't feel "lopsided"  ( I know that is all purely psychological though); I am able to wear it all the time while I'm awake, don't even notice it (I've gone to bed with it in and only noticed it when I laid on that side).  The cons for me would be the times that the wire has broken.  If it came with an extra wire it would be perfect.  I have noticed that the wires tend to be stronger on the newer version.  Dealing with TransEar is excellent, too.

All in all, from what I've read the sound you get from the TransEar seems to be similar to the BAHA although I can't say for sure because I've never tried the BAHA.  You do need to take it off when you are in water.  Although I got caught in an unexpected rain storm and then put it in the Dry and Store and it was fine.  It also does not work well in noisy environments.  I don't know of anything that does. 

Hope this helps.  If you have any other specific questions, please ask and I'll do my best to answer them.

Jean

[mimoore]

Thanks Jeanlea,
I am going to print off some information as they too will be new to this. I know many have you using the Transear have worked through the growing pain. What is the newest version called?

Note:
* tight fit
* extra wire
* dry and store kit
*

Anything you think would be useful please add to the list.

Michelle 
Getting excited to hear!

[Jeanlea]

It's the TransEar 380 HF.

[Jeanlea]

My hearing in my good ear is normal.  So no aid in that ear. 

Jean

[Jeanlea]

Jean,
* have you had any trouble with the fit?
* Do you feel it when you yawn or chew?
* Can you hear a phone conversation on the deaf side with it?
 * can you block off loud restaurant noise with it?
* Can you manually adjust it off and on? or do you have to take it right off?
 All these questions eh?
 Thanks so much I really appreciate any info I can get.
 I see my audiologist on Monday so I really want the 'skinny' on this all.
 Thanks so much!
Donnalynn

I was llucky and never had any trouble with the fit. 
I don't feel it at all when I yawn or chew.  I forget I'm wearing it.
Never really tried to talk on the phone on that side, but I can hear other things around me when I'm talking on the phone with my good ear.
Can't realy block off loud restaurant noise with it.  I can carry on a conversation with someone sitting next to me in our school lunch room which is very loud.
If I wanted to, I could turnthe volume all the way down which turns it off while I'm wearing it.  Haven't really wanted to do that though.
Hope that helps.  Good luck with  your appointment on Monday.

Jean

[mimoore]

So I called a local company who will be carrying the Transear and they told be to call back in a month or so. They need to go through training. I said I would be a guinea pig. Can you tell I am excited to get the ball rolling.
Michelle 

[sgerrard]

Michelle,

You are a model of patience on the forum. For you, a month should be nothing.

I hope that it works out fabulously well and that you are ecstatic about the results. You deserve it!

Steve

[mimoore]

The company I called was "Listen Up" but I will also be calling other companies. I will start with Helix. I will keep you all posted with any new discoveries.
Michelle 

[Denise S]

Donnalynn, was your appointment this past Monday?  If so how did it go?

Here is another link where TransEar is discussed and may help some:       http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=12076.msg139310#msg139310

Jeanlea:   I'm from Michigan too and asked on another topic where did you go to get your TransEar??   Thanks!

Best wishes to those of you who get one.............be sure to keep us informed 

Denise S. (Michigan)

[Jeanlea]

Denise,

I'm acrosss Lake Michigan from you in the Upper Penninsula.  I got my first TransEar in Appleton, Wisconsin.  The audiologist was a relative of my sister's so I got her to do it for me. Since I was her first one I got a good price.   I'm working with a new audiologist who is closer to me in Menominee, Michigan.  She hasn't done one yet, but is willing to do so.  She's working with my insurance company to see if they will cover the entire cost.  Apparently my insurance will pay $1600 PER EAR.  Even though I only need one aid, they currently will not pay more than that for the TransEar.  I'm still waiting to hear if she makes any progress.  In my experience you find an audiolgist that you like, tell them about the TransEar and they will do it for you.  The company is really good about helping new audiologists. 

Jean

[mimoore]

How much is the Transear?
Michelle

[Jeanlea]

Mine cost $2400 three years ago.  Another place closer to my house was going to charge me $2900.  That's why I decided it was worth it to go further from home.

Jean

[Denise S]

Denise,

I'm acrosss Lake Michigan from you in the Upper Penninsula.  I got my first TransEar in Appleton, Wisconsin.  The audiologist was a relative of my sister's so I got her to do it for me. Since I was her first one I got a good price.   I'm working with a new audiologist who is closer to me in Menominee, Michigan.  She hasn't done one yet, but is willing to do so.  She's working with my insurance company to see if they will cover the entire cost.  Apparently my insurance will pay $1600 PER EAR.  Even though I only need one aid, they currently will not pay more than that for the TransEar.  I'm still waiting to hear if she makes any progress.  In my experience you find an audiolgist that you like, tell them about the TransEar and they will do it for you.  The company is really good about helping new audiologists. 

Jean

Hey Jean, THANKS for the info.   I had wondered if you actually went to WI vs. MI.   Glad to hear now there is someone closer to you and hope it all works out.    I've been to Menominee a couple years ago.  We took the carferry from here in Ludington across to Wisconsin, then drove up to U.P and North to Cooper Harbor, all over the U.P. all the way east to Drummond Island (missed some of the west, and couldn't get up to Taquamenon falls because the big forest fire broke out the day we were goiing (seen all the sights, snoky sky, some flames, even askhed on our vehicles and weird red sky in the eveining....scary).   BEAUTIFUL!!         I have read you really like your TransEar.   I was hoping for BAHA because I periodically get stabbing pain in my ear canal & thought the TranEar "may" make it more discomforting (not sure though)    Insurance won't cover BAHA, but they are trying a different approach due to the implant.   As for TransEar I was told no for sure, but if I had to do something out of pocket......that is WAY cheaper :-)       

Thanks again for the info. 
Denise

[valerie_g]

Good morning to all

I'm too becoming a model of patience from Canada!  Just a quick question, did somebody hear anything about when they should be ready to actually fit us with the Transear in Canada? The announcement was in late March I believe....

[mimoore]

Valerie, I am still waiting... I have talked to many local hearing aid places and they really don't know much. I have given them the contact information I have and hopefully soon I will hear.
Michelle