Fast forward to today. I have a new set of ReSound hearing aids that are quite amazing. I do have moderate/severe hearing loss in both ears in the speech frequencies. The doctor and Audiologist are also going to fit me with noise reduction ear plugs that i can use in any setting to keep the precious hearing I still have and maintain it as much as possible from now on. I have a quite loud ring in my left ear that may or may not subside over time. They believe that my brain could lessen it as it hears the lost sounds coming back through the aids. I will have age related loss continue over time too so it’s a big deal to be smart all the time. The most odd/ interesting fact I learned is that Chickens are the only known animal to regenerate inner ear hair cells!