I would go back and ask them to do another full test - to include masking. If you need aids in both ears (I only needed the left, my right is excellent) than make sure that they mask both sides. Basically they would take the lowest/highest tones that you "heard" on the initial test and redo them but masking the alternate ear. If your results stay the same, than I would believe that for "that day" (since my hearing fluctuates greatly still day by day) I would have a higher level of confidence. I am not knocking the aids offered by Costco - only that in my experience the follow up was not as hands on as I needed. But that of course is based on the audiologist...and I am sure by my lack of forcing the issue! LOL Again for me, I only needed the one and my audiologist was able to fit me with a comparable aid at same price. Although with Costco there is a longer guarantee. Also know that while they dont communicate it as much, the first Costco audiologist told me that they do have many brands that they can use (although they focus primarily on the Resound). Good luck. I am believing good things for you when you receive the aids!
I have to have two. I looked back at my hearings tests for the last year and it looks like a roller coaster lol and none of the ups and downs are the same even for the bone tests. What is the same is the progress of the flat line in the low tones keeps getting lower. I suppose that is the way of our beast though thanks for the encouragement!
There is a HUGE difference in the training of the testers at Costco and a REAL audiologist. The Costco/Sam's and the like are technicians. They are licensed my your state, and requirements vary from state to state. They don't even have a Bachelor's degree. They are great for the run of the mill case. They are called the likes of audiometricians, here in Utah, audioprosthodondists, (spelling ?) A REAL AUDIOLOGIST has a PhD. Actually it is an AuD. They are fully trained to deal with complex cases like what happens with menieres and other inner ear issues. They also test balance. This Doctorate has been required by the National Boards in the last 10-ish years. Older Audiologists have Masters Degrees and they could be 'granfathered' in with those credentials. If that is the case, look for MS-CCC. Either way, They work closely with MDs. Your medical insurance should paid for testing as needed, not just once a yr. by the real thing, especially if you have a medical Dx. I have to pay the Audiologist a specialist co-pay. If you want to find one in your area, look on the ASHA (American Speech and Hearing Assoc.) AuDs also sometimes in a more recent organization something like American Assoc of AuD. Each will be licensed my your state, but by national standards. (Sound like a "know it all?"---I was/am a Speech Language Pathologist! (not therapist!) Still licensed, not practicing!) Good luck to you!