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Cochlear implant update
I had my cochlear implant surgery several months ago and received my listening device two weeks ago. Totally amazing and has changed my life. I have attended several events, dinners, church services that are so much different for me now. I can actually have a conversation with someone in a loud room where before it was a non event. I highly recommend it if you qualify!! Can’t thank my Dr enough for recommending it!
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That's great news, Sam! I'm so glad to learn that you've had such a positive experience. Is the sound mechanical or foreign? I understand that you'll need some time to adjust to new sounds, assuming that you had some hearing capability before this.
My HL is on the border for CI but I don't want to lose the hearing I have (< 500Hz) so I opted for BTE/RIC aids and they're amazing. I, too, can now participate in conversations, although noisy environments are still challenging.
Have you considered other assistive devices? I know that some here are big proponents of T-coils and BT. I considered a device that connects to my TV, but I wanted to see how my HAs did without this. As I write this, my A/C is blasting away, so perhaps I'll indulge.
Keep us posted!
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Technology is amazing for sure!
My hearing loss is server and I have been approached by Doctor about coculars. I have always been reluctant to start down a road that has no alternative if things don’t work out. Yes I understand not hearing, as when my hearings aids are out i am def.
Most all newer hearing aids will Bluetooth connect with your TV and cell phone. Those two things are a must for me.
@samarksusa So glad to hear that your cochlear implant is working well for you! I'm confused though regarding your comment about 'having the surgery 'several months ago' and receiving the 'listening device' two weeks ago.
After surgery, the usual timeline is much shorter than 'several months', so I am wondering if you are referring to your cochlear processor or to an add on assistive listening device that works with it. ?? I use a cochlear implant and a hearing aid. Without them I hear nothing. I often use the mini mic accessory in settings where a lot of background noise is present. I am so grateful for my CI and the technology that works with it.
It helps so much to talk about how treatments and technology work for us.
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1 ReactionSorry about the confusion. I had the implant surgery and waited for the surgery site to heal before I was given the processor/receiver. I go in for another visit this week to meet with audiologist to go over any questions or adjustments I may need. Thanks for asking. I love the Osia device.
Thank you I notice there was space in time between operation and when you reserved your device. Were you with out hearing?
I had about a month of healing before my CI was turned on. I could hear with my left ear via my hearing aid. I could not hear in the right ear until the CI was turned on. I have never regretted my decision to get the CI. It's made a world of difference for me. I had about 6 months of speech therapy and did my homework faithfully working with an app.
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3 ReactionsI'm looking to speak with someone having a Osia. Is that what you have? If so are there any negatives?
how do you get qualified for that