If you’re a traveler, you probably have a to-do list that you go through prior every trip to ensure that… Read more How to Protect Your Hearing While Traveling
Category: Hearing Journey
Live, Learn and Travel: Life Two Years Post-Surgery
Just a quick post to update you all on where I am now. Two years ago today I didn’t know… Read more Live, Learn and Travel: Life Two Years Post-Surgery
Perseverance Really Is Everything
I’m on the cover of this month’s HearHear Magazine. You can read the issue which features an article I wrote… Read more Perseverance Really Is Everything
My Wake-Up Call: Hearing is One of Life’s Most Precious Things
This is a post for Cochlear America’s “Wake-up call” campaign. When Cochlear approached me to write this story, I didn’t… Read more My Wake-Up Call: Hearing is One of Life’s Most Precious Things
One Year Later….Your Questions Answered
Today is my CI anniversary! It’s been exactly one year since I had my CI surgery in Quebec City. I… Read more One Year Later….Your Questions Answered
What I learned in 2016 post-surgery
Holy moly! Two whole seasons have flown by since I last posted. Apologies for the delay…but can you blame me?… Read more What I learned in 2016 post-surgery
Testing CI Sounds: The Office
In this “Testing Sounds” series, you’ll hear about the “testing” part of the cochlear implant process, which occurs as soon… Read more Testing CI Sounds: The Office
CI Rehab Week 3 to 5: Rehab, Frustration and Tips
Note: You can read about week 1 and 2 here. Week 3: Advanced rehab sessions During my third week at… Read more CI Rehab Week 3 to 5: Rehab, Frustration and Tips
CI Rehabilitation and Mapping Week 1 and 2: Ciao Robots!
What is Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation? If you injure a leg and have to get surgery done, you can’t expect to… Read more CI Rehabilitation and Mapping Week 1 and 2: Ciao Robots!
The Cochlear Implant Activation Process in Quebec
During a cochlear implant surgery, a computer chip in placed behind the ear, just under the skin. Electrode arrays attached… Read more The Cochlear Implant Activation Process in Quebec
