Deaf...just another curve ball

[Pine]

Hoping for the best for you .
Prayers sent .

[Bvas]

I now work with a gentleman who was born deaf.  It is amazing how his other senses are more in tune than the normal person.  Based on your "chin up" attitude Im sure you will be fine.  

My advice for you and those close to you is to learn the alphabet in sign language.  A lot of the time just having the first letter of a word makes it easier to read lips and understand what is being communicated.

[Jakeemt]

Tippit- my great gandfather went nearly deaf. Had to have the real powerful hearing aids. Now my great grandmother, we all loved her, was a notorious nag. We use to laugh our butt's off after dinner because she would start in on him and never noticed him quietly reach under the table and switch his aid off! Sometimes a bit of quiet can be a blessing.

I have had severe hearing loss for a long time. It basically forced me into retiring before I really wanted to. When I first discovered it was interfering with my work, I was tested for a cochlear implant, but my hearing was not bad enough, so that never happened. The biggest thing that scared me was that with the implant I would be totally deaf when it was not attached. I did a lot of reading about them, and it seems they work wonders for those that are totally deaf. Do your research, and ask all the questions you can think of! Prayers up that you get this resolved in the best way possible.

Bisch

[CRM_95]

I'm not familiar with the procedure, but you have my respect for the way you're handling it for sure, and I love your sense of humor about the situation. I'll definitely keep you in my prayers and hope it all works out for you.

[23feetupandhappy]

You have a great attitude Doc and you cant ask for anything better for coming out of a tough situation!

Praying for wisdom for you, your family and the DR.s  

[Caddo]

Sorry to hear this Doc, best wish's! I'm sure, for you, it will be "Just a bump in the road"! Stay strong!

LD

[Caddo]

Sorry to hear this Doc, best wish's! I'm sure, for you, it will be "Just a bump in the road"! Stay strong!

LD

[hawkeye n pa]

Also got a good laugh, thanks.  And prayers for your operation.  

Wished those hearing devices had a red and green led light that was highly visible.  Then I could tell when the wife "tuned me out."

[Stump73]

Some friends of ours daughter was born deaf and she had it when she was probably in first grade and now she's in her 20's. She can hear good though now with the implants

[Flatshooter]

Doc, Praying for you here in Tennessee. May the good Lord watch over you and guide and direct your path as well as the doctors who will perform the procedure.

Michael

[David Mitchell]

Jeff, my adopted daughter was born deaf.  She had bilateral cochlear implants about two years ago at age 32 and is thrilled with the results.  She could hear the birds singing in the yard for the first time ever in her life--and her daughter playing. Now we can talk by phone.     May the Lord give you peace about your decision and a restoration to hearing again.

[jt85]

I'll be praying for you tippit.

[Steve Jr]

Praying for you Doc, you have a great attitude about it. That will take you a long way.

God bless,

Steve Jr

[Ragin Bull]

We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers Jeff!
I have to say I admire your handling of the situation. Most people lack the understanding that you have of what's dealt them. I pray that the surgery and outcome are all that they can be.

[monterey]

I had a contractor do work for me who had one.  This was when it was very new technology and he was running a successful business. He was born deaf and had a learning curve but did well.

I'm sure you would rather have your hearing back but I think you should have high and positive expectations.

The very best of luck to you.

[Tajue17]

Jeff if you need anything or help with anything at the house while they are fixing you up or if you need some rest up time let me know.

[oldrubline]

Thanks for sharing with the rest of the Gang... you are impacting a lot of folks here with your strength and setting an example for others of us to follow.... and we are grateful!  May you be blessed with years of good health after a speedy recovery (or adaptation)!

Dan

[Warden609]

Prayers sent >>------> Hope the procedure returns your hearing.

[tippit]

Kind of funny, today I was reducing the weight of an old Bamboo Backed Osage bow.  When I finished it, I set up a new string including round rubber silencers