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Hearing Loss | Last Active: Jul 22, 2023 | Replies (159)
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Lynn,
So glad you are getting an implant! Mine was activated in early November. What a wonderful experience! I was able to recognize voices right away, a very very fortunate thing. Some people only hear noise for awhile. Eventually, the brain adapts and allows you to hear properly. You WILL hear better.

I'm in western New York state and work with an audiologist from the University of Rochester, an excellent practice. My surgeon was wonderful and the whole process has been problem free. Trust your doctors and follow their directions and I'm sure you will do well. Best of luck to you. Nancy

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Julie Chitwood | @billchitwood | Mar 10, 2022

I was activated Dec 1. Driving home after activation I heard sirens coming from three directions. Hadn't heard a siren for some years! Kept me out of the intersection I was headed for! Made my family's day - and mine too as possibly other peoples. My reason for deciding to go for the CI was a safety reason. The additional perk was being able to hear the family and friends again and able to use a phone. Truly a blessing. Everyone progresses at a different degree. Some days better than others. A support system, such as this, can make a tremendous difference. All have 'been there' and 'done that'.

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