22 04 06 Two days post-activation
I wish I could report that I've made lots of progress since Thursday, but if anything, I feel like I've regressed. I haven't been able to get back to 12:00. Yesterday I had it at 10 (I think!) for most of the day, and today I was at 10:30. Even those levels are hard for me to take. Each time I try to turn the volume, it's frustrating because I can't tell where it is and am afraid of turning it too much. Each tiny increase feels like a huge jump. I found out that even years later, people are unable to start at 12. I think a great design feature would be the ability to set a program that gradually increases volume in a certain period of time.
I've been slightly reassured by being told that other adults hated their CI at first too. I'm just worried that at the rate I'm going (or not going, rather!) that by my next appointment on Thursday, I won't be ready for any changes that should be made.
A few things I forgot to mention about activation: Sharon said the /s/ and /sh/ sounds to see if I could hear them, and then read some words off a list in front of me. I could hear everything except the /s/. I really should be hearing the /s/ at this point, so the goal is to get me to a level where I can - but see above! Also, when I commented that when I talk, it's too loud, Aaron's response was, "That's not a problem, that's a feature!" Yeah, yeah.
This seems like a tough process – I’m so glad you have frineds who have been through it and an provide some support and reassurance. Hang in there – we’re thinking about you!
Suzy - 23 04 06 - 21:28
hang in there, it’s early days yet! Sounds like most people’s experiences, so think you’re right on track.
Katherine - 26 04 06 - 15:08
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