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Battyp:
Ok....so we know there are several options:  transear(ask boppie), cross( ask nate), baha (ask Joef) and I did some checking on the starkey line that was mentioned in a post by chrismom.  I was told that they have a system called the omni that gives you directional sound.  She explained it gives you front and back sound.  I don't hear cars approaching from behind to which she told me that means my right ear isn't as good as they audiograms have said.  I don't that since I've had them from different places and they have come out the same.  Has anyone been told the same thing?  Does anyone have any information on the Starkey brand?  I was also told that an audiologist only has about 5 hours in hearing aid course work to which the hearing aid specialist has 20 hours a year...anyone know if this is accurate?  I'm going to go after the first for a free evaluation and will let everyone know what I find out about this model. Sounded interesting.  She stated most of her customers were not happy with the cross system due to all the input going into the good ear and she was not familiar with the transear or baha since starkey does not have a system like those. 

Just thought I'd share.

Hope everyone had a great Xmas and may we all have a blessed new year!  I got a clean mri report yesterday to start off my new year! 

lmurray69:
That is great. I hope that you learn what we need to do. I also have problems with behind and on left side no hearing.. So it is hard in the car.I cant hear the music as I hear the tires and wind comiing in the window I think any way. When my husband drives I dont hear him talk.. I had a cross years ago, but my left ear drained so much they couldnt let me keep it..wish you the best..Linda

Gennysmom:
Congratulations on the clean MRI Michelle!  I hope to check out the different options when I'm in Philly....still not sure if I'm even interested since I've been without hearing in one side for so long.  I'd like to try one out at the vendors booth if I can and see if it sparks an interest. 

matti:
I may also be looking for a new alternative to my transEar, as my audiologist is of NO help in getting my replacement device fitted or programmed correctly. I have not been able to wear it  since  Dec. 21st and won't see her until the 10th. I am in total frustration right now >:( clock is ticking on my 30 day guarantee.

I will be interested in what you find out Michelle. YEAH!!!!! for a clean MRI ;D

hugs,
Cheryl

Static:
Hi everyone!  Just went today for an appointment with an audiologist for an aide.  Trying to get a trial period with a CROS through the OVR.  I did ask her about a transear but she never heard of it and was going to look it up.  I will hear from her if the request gets approved.  The ent guy wants me to go for a catscan of the sinus then have allergy testing.  Not sure if I want to go through all of that :/  So anyway, I also filled out my registration form for the Philly symposium.  Anyone else going???
~Karen

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