Comments on: Bilateral Dilemma: To bi or not to bi? http://grendelskitchen.com/2008/03/19/bilateral-dilemma/ where we eat nothing with feet Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:04:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Grendel http://grendelskitchen.com/2008/03/19/bilateral-dilemma/#comment-4171 Grendel Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:29:34 +0000 http://grendelskitchen.com/2008/03/19/bilateral-dilemma/#comment-4171 This is a tough one, I'm getting the picture that all of this great new tech isn't going to be available for quite some time. I've heard really good things from parents of the little ones with bilaterals, and adults seem pretty positive as well. Children's Hospital's CI team is bringing together a few people shortly -- our surgeon, several developmental specialists, etc. -- to talk about it with us, so I suspect I'll soon have data coming out my ears. This is a tough one, I’m getting the picture that all of this great new tech isn’t going to be available for quite some time.

I’ve heard really good things from parents of the little ones with bilaterals, and adults seem pretty positive as well. Children’s Hospital’s CI team is bringing together a few people shortly — our surgeon, several developmental specialists, etc. — to talk about it with us, so I suspect I’ll soon have data coming out my ears.

]]> By: mishkazena http://grendelskitchen.com/2008/03/19/bilateral-dilemma/#comment-4168 mishkazena Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:35:16 +0000 http://grendelskitchen.com/2008/03/19/bilateral-dilemma/#comment-4168 From what I've heard the bilaterals benefit the babies and toddlers the most. Jodi said that the residual hearing isn't always destroyed with the newer c.i. products and better surgical techniques. Have you talked to the parents of kids wearing bilateral cochlear implants? From what I’ve heard the bilaterals benefit the babies and toddlers the most. Jodi said that the residual hearing isn’t always destroyed with the newer c.i. products and better surgical techniques. Have you talked to the parents of kids wearing bilateral cochlear implants?

]]> By: kim http://grendelskitchen.com/2008/03/19/bilateral-dilemma/#comment-4144 kim Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:52:30 +0000 http://grendelskitchen.com/2008/03/19/bilateral-dilemma/#comment-4144 This has got to be one of the most difficult decisions a parent ever has to make. I wish it were easier for you. This has got to be one of the most difficult decisions a parent ever has to make. I wish it were easier for you.

]]> By: Abbie http://grendelskitchen.com/2008/03/19/bilateral-dilemma/#comment-4138 Abbie Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:30:29 +0000 http://grendelskitchen.com/2008/03/19/bilateral-dilemma/#comment-4138 I'm planning on having my second implant done next year because I don't see any brand new technology coming out next year or in the next couple years that will be able to offer the same proven benefit. I agree with Chorost as he is quoted in the article because it has to be a substantial improvement of what I already have now. I will be interested in seeing what you decide for the little one :) I’m planning on having my second implant done next year because I don’t see any brand new technology coming out next year or in the next couple years that will be able to offer the same proven benefit. I agree with Chorost as he is quoted in the article because it has to be a substantial improvement of what I already have now.

I will be interested in seeing what you decide for the little one :)

]]> By: Divided http://grendelskitchen.com/2008/03/19/bilateral-dilemma/#comment-4134 Divided Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:19:46 +0000 http://grendelskitchen.com/2008/03/19/bilateral-dilemma/#comment-4134 good question...first of all, I believe I am correct in saying that anytime one gets a cochlear implant...the surgical procedure will damage whatever residual hearing the person/child have in that particular ear. secondly, any type of surgery is always risky no matter what. thirdly, since technology is ever changing every six months...or more often...what's the rush? Li-Li seems to be doing well and she is still young enough where it would not hurt to wait. This will give you the opportunity to see where she is a year from now and to continue pursuing your research and seeing what other new technology turns up. As young as Li-Li is...she'll do well in one year (or even two years) and I don't think it will have much profound effect on her learning skills. You're already giving her as many stimulation at home and she's getting it from school...what a lucky kid!! Wish allllll the parents of deaf/hh child would have your motivation and desire to learn sign language in addition to giving auditory training. good question…first of all, I believe I am correct in saying that anytime one gets a cochlear implant…the surgical procedure will damage whatever residual hearing the person/child have in that particular ear. secondly, any type of surgery is always risky no matter what. thirdly, since technology is ever changing every six months…or more often…what’s the rush? Li-Li seems to be doing well and she is still young enough where it would not hurt to wait. This will give you the opportunity to see where she is a year from now and to continue pursuing your research and seeing what other new technology turns up. As young as Li-Li is…she’ll do well in one year (or even two years) and I don’t think it will have much profound effect on her learning skills. You’re already giving her as many stimulation at home and she’s getting it from school…what a lucky kid!! Wish allllll the parents of deaf/hh child would have your motivation and desire to learn sign language in addition to giving auditory training.

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