Good morning @coppermoon! I found a cochlear implant support group online that might provide the information and confidence you are looking for. First, here is the Mayo Clinic info on cochlear implants.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cochlear-implants/care-at-mayo-clinic/pcc-20385023
Here is the support group online on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/CochlearImplantSupportGroup/
Take care. Ellen