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My Cochlear Implant - a journal
Hearing Loss | Last Active: Jul 22, 2023 | Replies (159)Comment receiving replies
The first thing I heard on the way home was the directional signal on the car. Who knew it was that loud?
I went with Cochlear America brand of CI based on comments from others in my HLAA chapter and my research: they have a great record for quality and longevity. I have had Meniere's disease for many years, with serious vertigo; since the activation the vertigo is gone! I now can talk easily on the phone and enjoy conversations with friends, though hearing in a group is still a challenge. Still much better than pre-CI.
To anyone considering a Ci: Talk to as many people as you can about their CI experiences, and find an audiologist you trust and feel comfortable with; he/she will be a part of your life from now on.
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I have vertigo issues as well and I'm very nervous about waking from surgery and being dizzy. Sure hope I have your experience and the vertigo is gone after surgery!
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So true on audiologist. And the best surgeon. My recovery was so easy and fast. Two and a half weeks from surgery to activation. I never really even noticed the incision. Healed quickly, no pain and if there was any swelling, which I assume there was, I wasn't aware of it. Stitches took care of themselves! Didn't have to have them removed.