@LisaMelton100 I think, because the background noises are always there, but our brains are trained to sort out only the noises we want/need to hear. For example: When it's in the middle of the night and you're a quiet room, you hear a static sound (as she describes) and if you concentrate on it, it gets louder. But in day-to-day life you just don't notice anymore. Or when you're in a room with people and you only listen to the one talking to you. Your brain has learned to concentrate on that
That's a hard one to answer. The implant just does not pick up the sound frequencies of electronic devices very well. In Evelyn's case it has been impoving with practice. There is a program that she is using right now that she calls and it reads back a short story. This has been helping a lot but her phone skills are far from perfect.
You are so cute Evelyn! I am so interested in your story, and you are such a inspiration for other kids going through a similar situation, as well as parents who are wondering about how the implants would effect their kids. Maybe one day you could teach other kids with hearing loss! Take care, Jodi
Hi Evelyn, 11-27-2011 Shayla here: I watched your activation video and this one aswell, you are very sweet and very bright. I think it's wonderful that you are telling people your story! Iwas the 1st premature baby in Alaska to have laser eye surgery to prevent blindness! My prayer is to save all premature babies sight from ROP!
Tell your story andkeep being AMAZING! Yours Truely, Shayla Kay McCartney
My Name Is Shayla and I live in Alaska. I have recently become interested in Deaf Culture and an picking up sign launguage like wild fire! I want to learn ASL because i will be able to cummunicate with the deaf and hard of hearing individuals, one day. Keep up the good work telling people about your story!
Wow, good questions. Her hearing was gone when she woke up in the hospital after being in an induced coma for about two weeks. Evelyn did have significant ossification by the time she had the implant surgery. The time period between the initial hearing loss and the surgery was about 3 months. Usually the surgery takes about 2-3 hours, Evelyn's surgery lasted about 8 hours. So yes, the doctor did have a tough time of it.
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edurocha05 6 hours ago
So...Why is there a lot of background noice when you first get it activated?
LisaMelton100 2 weeks ago
@LisaMelton100 I think, because the background noises are always there, but our brains are trained to sort out only the noises we want/need to hear. For example: When it's in the middle of the night and you're a quiet room, you hear a static sound (as she describes) and if you concentrate on it, it gets louder. But in day-to-day life you just don't notice anymore. Or when you're in a room with people and you only listen to the one talking to you. Your brain has learned to concentrate on that
dani4ever92 5 hours ago
She is well cute!:D
juniorjackass141 3 weeks ago
@ThePhoenixgirl99 now i get it , thank u .
littlestar8989 2 months ago
@ThePhoenixgirl99 I know but why she cant's hear is it because of the microphone ?
littlestar8989 2 months ago
Can someone explain to me why is it hard to hear the phone ?
littlestar8989 2 months ago
@littlestar8989
That's a hard one to answer. The implant just does not pick up the sound frequencies of electronic devices very well. In Evelyn's case it has been impoving with practice. There is a program that she is using right now that she calls and it reads back a short story. This has been helping a lot but her phone skills are far from perfect.
CountRockula1 2 months ago
@CountRockula1 thanks for explaining ^^
littlestar8989 2 months ago
at 0:46 she said "i almost died" right? damn.
willem01 2 months ago
Where to find a Dr. or place for Hearing Implant ?
MRKADREY1 2 months ago
@MRKADREY1
You can find the in most glasses shops.
MineCrafterCity 2 months ago
Congratulation Evelyn, I'm very happy for you
MRKADREY1 2 months ago
You are so cute Evelyn! I am so interested in your story, and you are such a inspiration for other kids going through a similar situation, as well as parents who are wondering about how the implants would effect their kids. Maybe one day you could teach other kids with hearing loss! Take care, Jodi
jnsexton555 2 months ago
Hi Evelyn, 11-27-2011 Shayla here: I watched your activation video and this one aswell, you are very sweet and very bright. I think it's wonderful that you are telling people your story! Iwas the 1st premature baby in Alaska to have laser eye surgery to prevent blindness! My prayer is to save all premature babies sight from ROP!
Tell your story andkeep being AMAZING! Yours Truely, Shayla Kay McCartney
seeshayla 3 months ago
Hello Evelyn, 11-27-2011
My Name Is Shayla and I live in Alaska. I have recently become interested in Deaf Culture and an picking up sign launguage like wild fire! I want to learn ASL because i will be able to cummunicate with the deaf and hard of hearing individuals, one day. Keep up the good work telling people about your story!
God Bless You Evelyn! Your future is very clear!
seeshayla 3 months ago
How long after you had meningitis did you lose your hearing?
Also, did you have ossification before you were implanted, or did you get it since your implant? That makes electrode insertion much more difficult.
discpad 3 months ago
Wow, good questions. Her hearing was gone when she woke up in the hospital after being in an induced coma for about two weeks. Evelyn did have significant ossification by the time she had the implant surgery. The time period between the initial hearing loss and the surgery was about 3 months. Usually the surgery takes about 2-3 hours, Evelyn's surgery lasted about 8 hours. So yes, the doctor did have a tough time of it.
CountRockula1 3 months ago