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Hearing Loss | Last Active: Oct 21 8:31pm | Replies (47)

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I'm looking to speak with someone having a Osia. Is that what you have? If so are there any negatives?

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I’ve had mine for about a month. Just met with audiologist this week to tune the device to adjust as needed. Only negative I have is the fear of losing it. I have been wearing the lanyard that clips on to my collar when I’m outside. This is my issue and really is unfounded as it really stays on just fine. It is life changing for me. I can now actually hear people all the time-even in crowded, loud rooms. I wish you well in your hearing journey!

I have total hearing loss in my right ear due to sudden hearing loss in 2018. I love my Osia with respect to being able to determine where sound is coming from (direction). It also aids me with understanding the speech coming in on my deaf side. It has been almost three years since I received the bone conduction implant. I would only warn you about the clips that hold the tether on the processor. They are prone to break which caused me to lose a processor. Luckily it was still under warranty, and I was able to get it replaced. Before you commit, be sure to get the ENT office to let you try a processor held on by a headband. It is not quite the same as the implant sitting directly on the bone, but it will give you an idea of how it will sound.

I have been reluctant because of the six months of speech therapy. Could you explain what that entailed? Do you still have one hearing aid to compliment you CI?
Can you waterproof your CI?
Lots of questions. I look forward to hearing from you or anyone else in the group.