@edschickel - Hi Ed. I do not have hearing loss, but I do have many friends with hearing loss and deafness, as well as friends who work closely with the large deaf population here in Danville, due to being home of the Kentucky School for the Deaf. (KSD) I am trying to follow the Hearing Loss Group because I am learning so much about hearing loss from all of the expert members with degrees of hearing loss who have been sharing so much good information.
I am a transplant recipient. And I will soon be honoring 10 years (on Apr.22 - the day of your meeting!) I came to Mayo Clinic Connect because I didn't have anyone to talk to about my liver disease or about living with a transplanted organs.
I have always wanted some of my deaf friends to take a look at Connect as a place where they could communicate with others, too, about their own health concerns. I know how lonely/frightening it is to be alone in troubled times. I am happy to see that this group is developing into a friendly and caring group.
I will be dropping in from time to time. Thank you for what you are doing to support others.