An A.
The three-month results are in, and they are GOOD! I scored 94% in the sentence recognition test, 84% for sentences with background noise, and 68% on the rapid-fire, one-syllable words. All tests were conducted with both my CI and my hearing aid.
For comparison's sake, my one-month scores were 81%, 21%, and 20%, respectively, with just my CI, and 91%, 76%, and 44% with both ears. So, some definite improvement. I am now testing in the normal-to-mild-loss range, which is very exciting.
We also tweaked the map, and things are sounding noticeably sharper now. The CI/hearing aid sound blend is nearly complete, too. Barring any unforeseen problems, I won't see my audiologist again until mid-November.
It's almost mind-boggling to consider how significantly my hearing has improved in just three months. I can now say without the slightest reservation that getting this device was the right decision, and has improved my daily life.
PS: keep those battery-using ideas coming - they're great!
Fantastic stuff! Congratulations on awesome hearing scores.
Posted by: Rachel | August 26, 2006 at 06:01 PM
Yay! Look at those fabulous test scores, your over achiever you. I'm so happy for you.
Posted by: div | August 27, 2006 at 10:30 AM
Yay! That's so awesome!
Posted by: Dawn | August 28, 2006 at 07:50 AM