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My Cochlear Implant - a journal

Hearing Loss | Last Active: Jul 22, 2023 | Replies (159)
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@colleenyoung

@lizzy102, anticipatory nerves for a CI implant is normal. You're right to taking everything step by step and coax your mind back to the present instead of letting it wander to fabricated "what if's."
I'm bringing in some other CI members to share their support and experiences, like @katherinebouton @edschickel @joee @hlaasdan @dstell @angus @julieo4 @christinahaire

Lizzy, trust your decision. You did a lot of research and questioning that you can rely on. What last minute questions or concerns would you like to share?

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lizzy102 | @lizzy102 | Jan 15, 2020

I woke up this morning tingly, giggly and filled with joy. The wait for the first step toward understanding and hearing was so difficult for me! Per other CI recipient stories, I’m in for an even more excruciating wait in the next two weeks until my activation appointment. I am certain the decision I made is the correct one - the joy tells me so.
Last minute? What are the odds I’ll have to stay overnight at the hospital?
Has anyone had a CI and NOT come out of it with balance problems and dizziness?
How do I best handle the days right after surgery?
Thank you, in advance, for any guidance.

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