Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Jamaican drums??

Hey mahn, things are really hoppinin when I hook up! I hear some voices weakly but there is a jamaican drum beat with every word or sound. Audi says that is expected and it will correct itself. Had volume on 12 oclock, but by time I got home (6:30) it was cranked up to about 2 oclock. That is expected also. I go back in tomorrow for remap and to crank up the volume. Right now I have just two programs. I have two processors with the same programs for now. Been back and forth between programs as "ordered" by audi. The implant is in the ear I haven't used an aid or heard in for about 15 years at least so the confusion with the signals coming in was expected. It's freakin cold here. It was near 40 yesterday but a cold front came in and it's well into the negative 40's with windchill. It was 16 degrees in minneapolis when I left there at 3 and when I got home (120 miles later) it was 15 below not including the wind so there was a big difference in the temp just a couple hours away. I will update again tomorrow with progress.

6 comments:

Jeff said...

Congrats! Glad that it's fired up and working. Looking forward to your progress reports. Stay warm! That's some cold weather! BRrrrrrr....

Jennifer said...

Jim, I had a little extra noise with my sounds at first too. It sounds like you're off to an INCREDIBLE start...for having no hearing in that ear for 16 years...I can't wait to hear how things progress!!!
Stay warm...I'd keel over and die in that weather!!! I am NOT a cold weather person!
Will check back again for updates! Can't wait!! :)

Ulf said...

Congratualations! Total envy from me right now... I'm waiting for my first surgery and hate to wait!
Good luck from Norway!

Laurie said...

Hello! I'm Jennifer's friend. . . You are off to a good start! Your "beat" will change soon. . . .hang in there!

Nice to meet you. . . I look forward to reading your updates!

Sam said...

I am Jennifer and Laurie and Jeff and Mike and Vamoose and Billy and Ivan and Abbie's friend...congrats on joining the club. Those Jamaican drums sound great...don't they? It only gets better! And I am glad to hear your weather is slightly better than mine!

Abbie said...

HI!! YOUR TURNED ON! This is only the start, I heard lots of tinny drummy sounds at activation. Your next mapping will be better :)