Just when I thought the situation with my hearing aid was going to get even more complicated, Ed from the ENT specialists called. After I called him and left a message. He went on to explain that after talking with my insurance company, that they will cover the cost of the repair for my hearing aid. I don’t know what he said but obviously whatever it was caused them to change their minds. When I had spoken to the insurance company last Friday, I was told that they wouldn’t cover the cost of the repair. I am scheduled to see Ed next Friday for another hearing test. I’m not sure if my hearing aid will be ready by then but I hope I haven’t lost anymore of my hearing.

I am glad that things worked themselves out. Maybe the insurance company got a little bit of the Christmas spirit. I don’t know what caused them to change their minds. I will just be glad to be able to hear again. Someone told me today that people who do have their hearing just don’t realize how exhausting it can be to try to hear. And this person was right; it is very exhausting as well as being frustrating. If you know anyone who is hearing impaired, try giving them a break when talking to them. How can you do this? Maybe for a day try stuffing something down in your ears so that you can’t hear. Then proceed to go about your day as you normally would. I know you can’t do this sort of thing at work but try it at home or hang out with someone who is willing to help you do this little experiment. Even then you will get just a glimpse of what I and other hearing impaired people go through on a daily basis.