Child born deaf will hear for the first time - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Dr. John Becker · 03-11-2007, 05:09 PM

I thought this was an uplifting story. It's always nice to hear some good news sometimes.

http://www.fox41.com/article/view/10...rticleview.tpl

PZelda · 03-11-2007, 05:21 PM

Yeah, CIs have been around for ages.

I know a bunch of people with 'em. They're helluva expensive, tho. The evaluation, surgery, device AND rehabilition, if you get CIs in both ears, can cost anywhere from $40,000 to $60,000. And it's not always a guarantee that it'll work.

But I think it's a great thing when someone is able to get a CI or two. It's a very life-changing thing.

http://www.nad.org/site/pp.asp?c=foINKQMBF&b=399061

Janice · 03-11-2007, 06:19 PM

That's wonderful for the little boy. It's a whole new world for him. It's terribly sad that his mother died last year though.

catlover79 · 03-11-2007, 08:58 PM

That's great news. Hope everything goes well!!

Brian Damage · 03-11-2007, 09:01 PM

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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	That's wonderful for the little boy. It's a whole new world for him. It's terribly sad that his mother died last year though.