A few months ago I posted about needing hearing aids. Well, it has been two weeks with them and I sure wish I did it sooner. I heard a breeze (light wind) for the 1st time in 20 years. I never knew your feet made sounds on carpet. I did make a mistake and left then on and got into the shower. Man, that was LOUD!. My wife is thrilled that I can hear and she does have to repeat things over and over. I can finally hear the TV too.

The only downside is the cost. It is around $4K. I opted for the non-bluetooth version because I carry a Samsung phone (company phone) and it adds another $2K. To use Bluetooth I would have to carry a dongle around my neck. iPhones do not require said device.

Good deal. Glad it worked out.

Just make sure the wife knows there is an OFF switch

Where did you get them from?

Only down side is now when you don't do something your wife asked you to, you can't say sorry I didn't hear you. My dad had them for years. Well he had a prescription for them and every time he'd get new ones he would lose them within a couple of weeks.

Wait until you walk in the dry woods.

Huh?

You asking me this?

I didnt realize hearing aids were that expensive, does health insurance pay for hearing aids?

I have blue cross blue sheild.....they covered zero. Federal BCBS covers some

A good friend of mine couldn't hear it thunder, but a friend of his that had hearing aids died and his widow gave them to him. Work like they were made for him.

I am probably going to ask the question incorrectly; but how did they characterize your hearing loss - mild, moderate, severe? And also what style did you choose IIC, CIC,...etc.

I definitely need them - I have allowed my pride to hold me back.

And BTW - I am VERY happy that it has worked out so well for you.

Just remember, NRA members get a big discount! My HA specialist said it's as good a discount as some of the best insurance coverages. If interested, go to NRA website, and look under member benefits. I don't think they have been dropped yet.

I finally got mine about a month ago. I have moderate hearing loss and it’s like living in a whole new world.

I have lost 50% of my hearing. I would say moderate to severe. I have attached a video of the process. Just so happens I have the same hearing aids as in the video. The Seimens Signia. They are over the ear. It looks like 10-15 lbs fishing line from behind my ear to in my ear. They are tiny. I can not comment on the Mac iOS as I am using a Samsung. If you have an iPhone their are some features you can use. I was a little vain in the beginning and it is darn near impossible to notice unless you are looking for them.

The doctor I went to gives you a 4 week trial period. No strings attached. That way you can tell if they are right for you before you have to pay for them. 3-year unconditional warranty too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=0xKpjpDctJM

They cut ties with the NRA in Feb.

Did you notice more energy? I did. My audiologist told me to wait until fall. Rusting leaves are loud

Mudler, do your hearing aids have a sound-suppressor system for loud noises like firearms going off?

I wish. I have an app on my phone I can mute with one touch. I can also hold the volume down (they have a button on them. Left ear is down, right ear is up) and they go down fast. I just learned if I hold the right ear button down for 2 sec they turn off.