The Results are In.

Posted by on Sunday, April 20, 2008 · 6 Comments 

A few weeks ago I wrote about the possibility of getting hearing implants.

After some tracking down records, getting them to the right place, getting a hopeful response from the initial person from Envoy.  My records were reviewed in detail along with my medical history by the audiologist that makes the decisions.

It’s not that they don’t believe Envoy will someday help me…..

It just won’t be right now.  The voice discrimination is a few points off their qualifications in my left ear and because of that the audiologist does not want to choose me as a trial candidate.  Completely candid she made it clear that they need the numbers to be pretty awesome and within range.  It’s their trial and I had no dibs on this spot, but I am extremely disappointed.  Even with that, there is a chance that I’ll to be able to qualify in the future, if there is a phrase III and they’ll reevaluate me then.

I can’t be too upset. I didn’t know this was ever going to be possible and it’s still possible!  I’ve been feeling extremely blessed all weekend for various reasons and there is so much hope for the future. Embrace what it is and wait a little longer.  After all, I’ve waited 30 years for something like this to be possible?  What’s 3 to 5 more?

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  • http://thedivarockin.com diva

    Hang in there Chel! *muwah*

  • Shirley Galbrecht

    Chelpixie,

    I found your blog accidentally while looking for people who have received the Envoy implants. I’m sorry you didn’t qualify. As a person with hearing loss, I know you are disappointed but I love your attitude. I’m not as brave as you were. I’ve been thinking of contacting them to see if I would qualify for their study but I am also afraid. That’s a lot of hardware to have in your head and what if the company goes under etc. On the other hand, I went to a workshop this past weekend and I had to struggle so hard with my hearing to do the group activities. I’m an old lady compared to you and hearing loss is pretty new to me. I’ve never cried about my loss before but this weekend I let some of my grief and frustration out. Anyway, Maybe you could share what you know about the Envoy implants with me. Did you say that you can’t turn them off? Thanks for letting me talk to you out of nowhere.

    Shirley

  • http://EdRoberts.TV Ed Roberts

    Awww… that’s horrible news. I’m so sorry Chel. I know how badly you wanted to be a part of the trial. I know how much your hearing has bothered you. Just know that we’re all grieving along side of you. Hopefully the trials will go quickly and successfully so that you can get in on a full release of the technology!
    Hang in there girl!

  • http://www.myspace.com/farleybrush Jim Farley

    Sorry to read about this set back. But, I’m sure, more is down the road for you. You’ve got a great positive attitude, so… as Ed said… hang in there! We’re all with you!

  • http://metrohair.blogspot.com Phillip

    Hey Chel,

    Wow! What awesome news that there is still possibility! I know that “hope deferred makes the heart sick” but it is still so great to see you embracing the what lies ahead and the hope of tomorrow. I’m glad you had a great weekend where you felt blessed, because I can say that all of us that know you feel blessed as well!

    (((hugs)))
    Phillip

  • http://www.CreativeSage.com Cathryn Hrudicka

    Chel, I’m so sorry you didn’t get in this time, but your attitude is amazing and inspiring. Hopefully you will, and sooner than 3-5 yrs. I wonder if they would be available in Canada or another country? After seeing Michael Moore’s film,”Sicko,” yours is another example of the frustrations and unfair things about the U.S. healthcare system.

    Shirley, you are very brave to stop by and tell us about your situation. I’m sending you and Chel the very best thoughts that you will both get access to this new technology ASAP. Hugs to both of you.:-)

    Cathryn