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gennepher said:
I was shattered when I got home.
Fell asleep a few hours.

It turned out to be a very lengthy, intense 3 hour appointment.
New people I had not seen before.
I had asked for someone different.
I had many serious concerns.
They were all addressed today, unlike the previous person who had ridden roughshod over my concerns the last 14 years. And told me I just had to get used to the settings.
The settings that this person had done made it intolerable to wear.
Today, remapping took place, but they were concerned. The top notes had been far too loud. We'll do the bottom notes next year so not to overload the brain. I know those bottom notes are too loud, but I'm thinking, I'm nearly 75, how long have I got, is the rest of my life going to be correcting this incorrect mapping?
So, I said No, not next year...do it now, I know those bottom notes are badly wrong, and said I'd told the previous audiologist many times, and written it down.But she'd simply said I would get used to it, and that it was correct.
So, they remapped the bottom notes. Looked at each other, then said the bottom notes had been far too loud.

There was a lot more stuff that was corrected or adjusted today. One of them was the magnet to hold the processor to my head. And that was far too strong. Today's audiologists said that strong magnet could have caused soreness on the head, headaches and many other things, and I told them I had all those ill effects with the strong magnet, and I had often needed painkillers for it, and that I had expressed all that and written it down for the previous audiologist but she had said that was one of those things that came with wearing the magnet and nothing could be done about that.
Today's audiologists fitted padded cushioning to the magnet, and said I was lucky I had not lost the implant with having such a strong magnet all this time. And that this should sort it.

My brain now has a lot to adjust to. I cannot make out much at all, this will take time to readjust. Music, I have lost again, it is meaningless mess. My brain needs to work it all out again.

I need to be very gentle and kind to myself for the next few weeks.

All in all, this was a very successful appointment....
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So pleased you got seen by what sounds a very professional team.

Hug for the readjustment, but I have every faith you'll be back in full control once again with the implant asap.
 
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Right....back home.

Jet lag (4 hour flight ...lol.)
Overcome.

Simply the vast increase in movement getting through the airports, on & off the airplane etc, etc the cause

(But have to say after the dreamy baby Jurassic park feel of kho samui airport, I think lesvos comes pretty close for ease of exit, imho https://www.samuiairportonline.com/)

Even with special assistance (how old does needing that make me feel . :arghh: ..but needs must) exhausted me.




So, one ticket for the wagon back to better health, please conductor, mentally purchased

And the horror scene of Day 1 again testing

9.1...Eeekk indeed.



Busy day-ish.

Anesthetist first for a phone assessment
Then a solicitors recapping progress ..( glacier like movement in process is so sloooowww....)


Mention came up on holidays, while we made chit chat, a moment where I felt ok seeking some more of the details from Lauren's viewpoint.

Seems doctors told her it was a bit more touch & go than I was aware of.

I'm here alive & kicking, but honestly not sure how I feel knowing that.

But I'll mention it to solicitor, and see if she has come across anything in my notes suggesting that severity, that I might have missed.
Could be important....mmhh.

Anyway, lovely to back amongst you all, even if I can't say honestly I'm happy being back in UK after our lovely break.

Onwards to infinity.

Peace out, lovely people.
 
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jjraak said:
Right....back home.

Jet lag (4 hour flight ...lol.)
Overcome.

Simply the vast increase in movement getting through the airports, on & off the airplane etc, etc the cause

(But have to say after the dreamy baby Jurassic park feel of kho samui airport, I think lesvos comes pretty close for ease of exit, imho https://www.samuiairportonline.com/)

Even with special assistance (how old does needing that make me feel . :arghh: ..but needs must) exhausted me.




So, one ticket for the wagon back to better health, please conductor, mentally purchased

And the horror scene of Day 1 again testing

9.1...Eeekk indeed.



Busy day-ish.

Anesthetist first for a phone assessment
Then a solicitors recapping progress ..( glacier like movement in process is so sloooowww....)


Mention came up on holidays, while we made chit chat, a moment where I felt ok seeking some more of the details from Lauren's viewpoint.

Seems doctors told her it was a bit more touch & go than I was aware of.

I'm here alive & kicking, but honestly not sure how I feel knowing that.

But I'll mention it to solicitor, and see if she has come across anything in my notes suggesting that severity, that I might have missed.
Could be important....mmhh.
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jjraak said:
Has the Refugee problem on Lesbos resolved itself now JJraak?
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Derek

jjraak said:
Anyway, lovely to back amongst you all, even if I can't say honestly I'm happy being back in UK after our lovely break.

Onwards to infinity.

Peace out, lovely people.
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gennepher said:
I was shattered when I got home.
Fell asleep a few hours.

It turned out to be a very lengthy, intense 3 hour appointment.
New people I had not seen before.
I had asked for someone different.
I had many serious concerns.
They were all addressed today, unlike the previous person who had ridden roughshod over my concerns the last 14 years. And told me I just had to get used to the settings.
The settings that this person had done made it intolerable to wear.
Today, remapping took place, but they were concerned. The top notes had been far too loud. We'll do the bottom notes next year so not to overload the brain. I know those bottom notes are too loud, but I'm thinking, I'm nearly 75, how long have I got, is the rest of my life going to be correcting this incorrect mapping?
So, I said No, not next year...do it now, I know those bottom notes are badly wrong, and said I'd told the previous audiologist many times, and written it down.But she'd simply said I would get used to it, and that it was correct.
So, they remapped the bottom notes. Looked at each other, then said the bottom notes had been far too loud.

There was a lot more stuff that was corrected or adjusted today. One of them was the magnet to hold the processor to my head. And that was far too strong. Today's audiologists said that strong magnet could have caused soreness on the head, headaches and many other things, and I told them I had all those ill effects with the strong magnet, and I had often needed painkillers for it, and that I had expressed all that and written it down for the previous audiologist but she had said that was one of those things that came with wearing the magnet and nothing could be done about that.
Today's audiologists fitted padded cushioning to the magnet, and said I was lucky I had not lost the implant with having such a strong magnet all this time. And that this should sort it.

My brain now has a lot to adjust to. I cannot make out much at all, this will take time to readjust. Music, I have lost again, it is meaningless mess. My brain needs to work it all out again.

I need to be very gentle and kind to myself for the next few weeks.

All in all, this was a very successful appointment....
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Thank goodness you changed your audiologst @gennepher. The new ones are 100% better than your previous one who should be struck off for her incompetence.
You definitely do need to be very gentle and kind to yourself for the next few weeks.
 
Good morning everyone on an up and down day here in the dark and dangerous north. 5.4 this a.m. Girl In The Bubble is a bit krank - doctors yeterday - samples taken. She is upstairs sleeping after another unpleasant night so no school again today - it’s pre-school, which she thoroughly enjoys, but not today. Still, staying here last night gave her parents a nights sleep. Mum leaves for work at 0700 and dad was on the road to see clients very early. Now though, it’s nice and quiet. A pal of mine will be arriving this afternoon from LA. He landed in Frankfurt yesterday (they have an apartment there) and is now on his way to Newcastle. We have a reunion to attend at the weekend. I expect that he will be quite tired so have invited some Morris Dancers round to excite and entertain him. Art bit - just adding to yesterday’s sketch. Hope you all have a smashing day. I shall make even more koffy and await the waking of the damsels in the tower.
 

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gennepher said:
I was shattered when I got home.
Fell asleep a few hours.

It turned out to be a very lengthy, intense 3 hour appointment.
New people I had not seen before.
I had asked for someone different.
I had many serious concerns.
They were all addressed today, unlike the previous person who had ridden roughshod over my concerns the last 14 years. And told me I just had to get used to the settings.
The settings that this person had done made it intolerable to wear.
Today, remapping took place, but they were concerned. The top notes had been far too loud. We'll do the bottom notes next year so not to overload the brain. I know those bottom notes are too loud, but I'm thinking, I'm nearly 75, how long have I got, is the rest of my life going to be correcting this incorrect mapping?
So, I said No, not next year...do it now, I know those bottom notes are badly wrong, and said I'd told the previous audiologist many times, and written it down.But she'd simply said I would get used to it, and that it was correct.
So, they remapped the bottom notes. Looked at each other, then said the bottom notes had been far too loud.

There was a lot more stuff that was corrected or adjusted today. One of them was the magnet to hold the processor to my head. And that was far too strong. Today's audiologists said that strong magnet could have caused soreness on the head, headaches and many other things, and I told them I had all those ill effects with the strong magnet, and I had often needed painkillers for it, and that I had expressed all that and written it down for the previous audiologist but she had said that was one of those things that came with wearing the magnet and nothing could be done about that.
Today's audiologists fitted padded cushioning to the magnet, and said I was lucky I had not lost the implant with having such a strong magnet all this time. And that this should sort it.

My brain now has a lot to adjust to. I cannot make out much at all, this will take time to readjust. Music, I have lost again, it is meaningless mess. My brain needs to work it all out again.

I need to be very gentle and kind to myself for the next few weeks.

All in all, this was a very successful appointment....
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What a day and good for you that you stuck it out and had the bottom notes remapped. This reads like a sigh of relief is in order after what you have been through thanks to what seems to have been an ignorant and unprofessional audiologist. Slow and steady and hope that there will be a good outcome.
 
dunelm said:
What a day and good for you that you stuck it out and had the bottom notes remapped. This reads like a sigh of relief is in order after what you have been through thanks to what seems to have been an ignorant and unprofessional audiologist. Slow and steady and hope that there will be a good outcome.
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Thank you very much @dunelm
It was more than ignorant and unprofessional, I have not gone into all the details here, but I have already made stuff very clear.
Yes, more than a sigh of relief...

Yes I need to tread carefully for myself...
 
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dunelm said:
Good morning everyone on an up and down day here in the dark and dangerous north. 5.4 this a.m. Girl In The Bubble is a bit krank - doctors yeterday - samples taken. She is upstairs sleeping after another unpleasant night so no school again today - it’s pre-school, which she thoroughly enjoys, but not today. Still, staying here last night gave her parents a nights sleep. Mum leaves for work at 0700 and dad was on the road to see clients very early. Now though, it’s nice and quiet. A pal of mine will be arriving this afternoon from LA. He landed in Frankfurt yesterday (they have an apartment there) and is now on his way to Newcastle. We have a reunion to attend at the weekend. I expect that he will be quite tired so have invited some Morris Dancers round to excite and entertain him. Art bit - just adding to yesterday’s sketch. Hope you all have a smashing day. I shall make even more koffy and await the waking of the damsels in the tower.
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The big tree is not so lonely, it has friends!!!
Enjoy that coffee @dunelm
 
Krystyna23040 said:
Thank goodness you changed your audiologst @gennepher. The new ones are 100% better than your previous one who should be struck off for her incompetence.
You definitely do need to be very gentle and kind to yourself for the next few weeks.
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Yes, but I didn't give full details on here...

Thank you @Krystyna23040
 
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jjraak said:
Right....back home.

Jet lag (4 hour flight ...lol.)
Overcome.

Simply the vast increase in movement getting through the airports, on & off the airplane etc, etc the cause

(But have to say after the dreamy baby Jurassic park feel of kho samui airport, I think lesvos comes pretty close for ease of exit, imho https://www.samuiairportonline.com/)

Even with special assistance (how old does needing that make me feel . :arghh: ..but needs must) exhausted me.




So, one ticket for the wagon back to better health, please conductor, mentally purchased

And the horror scene of Day 1 again testing

9.1...Eeekk indeed.



Busy day-ish.

Anesthetist first for a phone assessment
Then a solicitors recapping progress ..( glacier like movement in process is so sloooowww....)


Mention came up on holidays, while we made chit chat, a moment where I felt ok seeking some more of the details from Lauren's viewpoint.

Seems doctors told her it was a bit more touch & go than I was aware of.

I'm here alive & kicking, but honestly not sure how I feel knowing that.

But I'll mention it to solicitor, and see if she has come across anything in my notes suggesting that severity, that I might have missed.
Could be important....mmhh.

Anyway, lovely to back amongst you all, even if I can't say honestly I'm happy being back in UK after our lovely break.

Onwards to infinity.

Peace out, lovely people.
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Hugs and winner for you @jjraak
The brain can only take so much, and you know the extra bits you can take on board, particularly after this relaxing holiday.
Yes, it must be mentioned to your solicitor.....
But all this is dragging out, even if it is going as fast as it can.
So, more hugs for when you might need them xx
 
Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen.

Blood sugars this morning were 6.5

Now it is time the walrus ( Mrs J ) said, to get on with the list ov tasks and not talk ov other things.

Quick question. Do you fellow posters know their is a correct way to hang washing on the line ?
I do now and it appears so do the rest ov neighbours.

Stay safe by avoiding the wrath ov Mrs J.
 
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Good morning to you all from a dry, clear but less obviously almost mid summer in L.A. than yesterday. As someone once said, one can only hope or perhaps D:Ream. Hugs for TGIB, @gennepher and @jjraak. Thoughts and prayers for TLC to all. @dunelm thank you for sharing the trees. @alf_Josiah hanging out washing is complicated. You seem to have successfully completed level 1. The higher levels are far more complex. Different types, sizes and colours of pegs are needed along with the correct position on the line/rotary airer. Add in all the different receptacles for said pegs, correct manner of folding and order of loading dry clothes plus into which basket different items must be placed and one can see how it is a difficult, skilled task far beyond the simple male brain. Anyhow, tea won't drink itself. Have as much pleasure as possible in the unique circumstances of your Tuesday but peace be with you.
 
ianpspurs said:
Good morning to you all from a dry, clear but less obviously almost mid summer in L.A. than yesterday. As someone once said, one can only hope or perhaps D:Ream. Hugs for TGIB, @gennepher and @jjraak. Thoughts and prayers for TLC to all. @dunelm thank you for sharing the trees. @alf_Josiah hanging out washing is complicated. You seem to have successfully completed level 1. The higher levels are far more complex. Different types, sizes and colours of pegs are needed along with the correct position on the line/rotary airer. Add in all the different receptacles for said pegs, correct manner of folding and order of loading dry clothes plus into which basket different items must be placed and one can see how it is a difficult, skilled task far beyond the simple male brain. Anyhow, tea won't drink itself. Have as much pleasure as possible in the unique circumstances of your Tuesday but peace be with you.
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Thank you @ianpspurs
 
Fbg 7.9
Stress did that...

Nighttime wildlife video
Fox & Badger & Cat
43secs

Creative... like yesterday, on a postcard for my postcrossing friends, watercolour & ink drawing with Japanese calligraphy pen.
Put in Snapseed for copyright and name.

Ready for a nap...

Have your best day...

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gennepher said:
Fbg 7.9
Stress did that...

Nighttime wildlife video
Fox & Badger & Cat
43secs

Creative... like yesterday, on a postcard for my postcrossing friends, watercolour & ink drawing with Japanese calligraphy pen.
Put in Snapseed for copyright and name.

Ready for a nap...

Have your best day...

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Thank you for sharing the video and magnificent creative. I hope creating and sharing those relieve some of the stress from yesterday and the struggle to adjust to the new settings. Perhaps the prospect of relief from the issues caused by the previously incorrect settings may help make the present stress seem worthwhile. A disgrace that things ever came to this situation. Do the cats sense your stress and offer their own sympathy? I know all our dogs have over the years.
 
5.6 at 03.50 today.

6.7 before breakfast and now 8.2 despite big dose of insulin. Only to be expected - it was a big breakfast.

Bright but lots of cloud today and not as windy as yesterday.

Neil has fixed my keyboard by cleaning out the battery casing. Works fine but still won't connect to the monitor. Neil has ordered a new connecting cable which should make the whole thing work. Just waiting for it to come in the post.

Royal Mail isn't helping there. They changed their system from yesterday so now the mail doesn't come in on the mail plane from Inverness around 07.00 but comes from Glasgow on the first passenger plane. Two days in a row, the Glasgow sorting office hasn't managed to get the mail to the airport in time so - no mail. What didn't come yesterday was sent by road and ferry from Ullapool and will arrive in Stornoway today. Delivery tomorrow with any luck. Today's mail may come to the Island tomorrow to be delivered on Thursday. When will Thursday's mail come, I wonder. Depends on whether the Glasgow Mail Centre can get their act together, I suppose.
 
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ianpspurs said:
Thank you for sharing the video and magnificent creative. I hope creating and sharing those relieve some of the stress from yesterday and the struggle to adjust to the new settings. Perhaps the prospect of relief from the issues caused by the previously incorrect settings may help make the present stress seem worthwhile. A disgrace that things ever came to this situation. Do the cats sense your stress and offer their own sympathy? I know all our dogs have over the years.
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Thank you @ianpspurs

It is a disgrace, and I tried very hard about 8 years ago to do something about this situation. But there is more that I haven't written about. I wasn't believed then, and I felt invalidated, a fool and more, because I was told that this situation could never arise. But this time, I had additional proof, in the form of serial numbers (which I had not known existed before), and I approached a different avenue to make my all concerns noted. And consequently everything else was checked out yesterday. And they found my mapping had been badly wrong for a long time.

Oh yes, cats sense my stress, especially Midnight. They do offer their own sympathy.
 
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