I have an implant in my right ear and use my HA in my left. The two are linked and controlled by my iPhone. Hearing is different with the Cochlear Processor but I rigorously train - even now a year later. With the help of my HA, I feel that the cochlear is such a gift. I can understand my grandkids, listen to music enjoyably, heart the TV, talk to merchants, use the phone on my own. You can read my journey here - My Cochlear Journal.