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@rae54 I will be interested to hear what the medical doctors tell you, and what you decide to do. I encourage you to go for it!
My poorer ear was implanted in 2005. I was managing then with a power hearing aid in the other ear, along with constant use of assistive technology. I am still bimodal. At a recent testing I scored 99% word recognition using both technologies. The CI has been amazing. Being bimodal has worked well for me even though the aided ear alone, tests way below what they score together. The CI alone also scores below the bimodal testing. It's remarkable how the brain adapts.
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Julie thank you for your response- I have a call scheduled with Mayo Clinic tomorrow to schedule my consultation appointment. I have read a lot on information on this site and with Cochlear. We decided that I’m going to get the cochlear implant. I also believe I will be Bimodal as my audiologist said my left ear should receive the implant the they should place a high end hearing aid in my right ear .... I’m looking forward to being able to hold conversations again.
Question - after you have the implant installed did you gave any issues fir the next few weeks or did you live your life as normal? Thank you Raeann