Earlier today I went for my appointment with the audiologist and she sent me for a speech discrimination test. The great news is that I scored a fantastic 80%! Although, I did the test in English and the audiologist who tested me had an interesting mix of British, American and Indian English. Not to mention [...]
Tag Archives | Audiology
Bilateral Implant
At the end of my mapping session (The picture is an example of a mapping session) last Tuesday, I had a serious discussion about going for my bilateral implant surgery. After what’s going on with my right ear, I’m pretty much convinced to implant my left ear too. Besides, I was born with two ears…enough [...]
4 Weeks Later
I’m definitely working hard to improve my hearing. With the help of a crack team of audiologists, I can’t help but consider myself lucky. Believe me, I am quite grateful to be able to reach where I am today within such a short period of time. Four weeks ago my ear has been yanked back [...]
Post Implant Audiogram
Finally, I have my first audiogram since I’ve been activated! The chart looks thrilling indeed but what’s more thrilling is the following: 1) My speech comprehension (in a quiet environment) is 100%. I still need to work on it in noisy environments. 2) I was watching a movie that other night, I could pick out [...]
Being Normal
I’ve been asked this question countless times, “Will you have normal hearing again?” Well there’s something wrong with that question my dear friends: I’ve never had normal hearing, so I don’t have a clue what’s ‘normal’. But I do understand what some of you are trying to ask. If my hearing level will be up [...]
The Curious Incident of the Cranked Up CIborg
Today I had my first appointment with the doctor since my activation last Tuesday. Of course, I woke up quite late but lucky for me I was the last patient and the doctor took her time with me. Today my implant has been cranked up and I can hear even more sounds not to mention [...]
Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Hearing and Speech Center
The Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Hearing and Speech Center was the first specialized center to be commissioned in Kuwait for the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of people with hearing and speech disorders. It has been opened in 1975 in the Al-Sabah Hospital Area and is contained within it’s own building next to Zain Hospital. Ever [...]
For a Good Cause
Yesterday, as I drove into a car wash that I’ve been going to for years. The old-timers who work there waved cheerfully at me as they washed the cars, some basking in the sun enjoying the pleasant weather after a long and harsh summer. I was tired, my feet were sore from walking around almost [...]
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Who Am I Hiding From?
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Speech Discrimination
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Man or Machine?
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Tina: I guess some people see deafness as something to h...
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