Tune Up Progress

So, I have finally been to my CI Centre for another tune up appointment. I can finally say that I have made a MASSIVE improvement with the second implant! I was truly happy to understand the fact they told me about my amazing progress. One of the listening assessments were to repeat the sentence you hear from the speaker, the statistics say that with my old implant alone, it was at 62%. With both my implants, I have been put to the test to see the difference, and guess the results? Just over 80%! I was actually surprised that I didn't think I would make a massive improvement within six months. And yes, it has now been half a year since the beginning of my bilateral implant life. They have noted me that I can return for another tune up in another six months, so it would be a whole year then. So far in my holiday, it has been pretty much busy, was out of the house for five days and luckily catching my friends on the way unexpectedly... But finally relieved to know that I have my whole week of nothing-ness so that means back to my own time of relaxation! I might have to make a start on my new college homework to avoid last minute homework! And also, I need my gaming hobby back!

Freedom!

Cannot tell you how happy I am finally finished my school life... Now is the time to concentrate on my two months of free of worries and that... I've still got plans coming up including my holiday in South England for a week to do some fun kayaking, cycling, rollerskating and going to the beach! Also, I've got few other plans such as my next tune up appointment on this Friday. It's been about 3 months since I last had my tune up appointment, so hopefully there's some good progress when I go there. To be honest, the new implant is quite frustrating now as it's just the same thing, high pitch noise when you turn it on, trying to get used to putting the magnet on your hair when you have thick hair, and the sounds aren't fully recognised yet. Also, it makes me very tired at the end of the day, so I have trouble with catching up with my sleep. Also, I still get headaches but that's rare now, and at the end of the day, you take it off and there's a feeling of relief to finally taking it off. So yes, it is quite frustrating. I've got to attend my introduction day tomorrow at the college, and I'm quite nervous as I do not know anyone who will be going there because it's outside of my town... So it is a little bit scary but I'm sure I'll be fine. On this Saturday, there will be an event of The Ear Foundation, their annual summer BBQ as it is on every year, and this time, I'll be attending there with deaf friend, so I'm looking forward to it! If you're going, then I shall see you there!

Tied up...

Sorry for keeping you so long... I've been tied up with GCSE's and I have five exams left which is in next week, so that means I won't be back till after then. I cannot tell you how much I'm looking forward to the holidays, meaning I can find my energy back and try to get some more sleep that I owe over last two years. And of course, have fun for two months! But I can't wait until I start college, as obviously this means a new start, which is what I am looking forward to the most. With my implants, it is still the same, so I guess it's actually taking me longer than I thought. The high pitch is still occurring when I turn the new implant on, but that is because the magnet is trying to start its process when you turn it on, so it can be unpleasant at the start but you get used to it. Wish me luck with the exams, and I'll get back to you soon :) Take care