What's your review of Cochlear Osia 2 System?

I’ve been told I won’t be regaining hearing back on the deaf (left) side with the osia. But the microphone on the left side will catch all sound that my ear doesn’t hear and spit it out on the good (right) side.
Your case sounds like you can hear on both sides again.

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I just had the Osia 2 anchorage system implanted in my right ear on July 13 2021. The short surgery was not painful as I was under anesthesia, and it was just a little uncomfortable for a couple of days. My scalp is still numb on my right side although I am getting more feeling week by week. I received my processor on August 16th, and the change was immediate. Before surgery I was completely deaf on my right side due to sudden hearing loss 2 years ago (with severe vertigo). I tried the Cros, but my ear canal was too tiny to hold it, and it sounded like a tin can, Now I can hear everything through the bone conduction. Although I do have a regular hearing aid for my good ear, I do not use it unless I am going out in public. I no longer need it to watch TV or in one on one conversation because the Osia picks up the slack. I used to view TV with the closed captions because I would miss most of what was said. I can now tell where sound is coming from including when I am driving. I was becoming somewhat reclusive because I simply could not hear anything in a group, and I was also concerned that I could not tell what direction an emergency siren was coming from when I was driving. The Osia has been life changing for me. I do get a mild, occasional feedback, but we are still in the process of adjustment for the processor. I am wearing it for a month and making note of any issues, although I will say there are very few. We can make adjustments when I go back for followup. It has literally opened up my world.
If your ENT considers you a good candidate, you should definitely consider the Osia 2.
In answer to your question about sleeping, you do not sleep with the Osia attached. It is attached to a magnet in your scalp, and you simply remove it to sleep, shower, swim, etc. There is a waterproof cover you can purchase if you wish to use the processor while swimming. For the first three weeks after surgery, I did not sleep on the implant side,, but now I do. I hope this helps. If you have other questions, just post here.
Oh, and one other thing, the audiologist will have an Osia attached to a headband that you can try our to see if it will work for you. Even though the headband made a big difference, it is even better with the magnet on the bone.

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Thank you very much for this detailed response. I am trialling an Osia at the moment with the band on my head. It is changing my life. I must decide whether to proceed with the implant. I am leaning towards a yes. I have yet to trial ordinary hearing aids. Julie

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Hi--
I just happened to do a quick internet search of Osia to see if there were more user testimonials out since there weren't many when I got mine back in January (activated in February) of this year (2021). I LOOOOOOOVE MY OSIA!
I've had issues with my left ear since childhood and I always considered it my bad ear. I had ear surgery to repair my left ear drum when I was 8 years old, which resulted in my ear canal growing smaller than it should be. I've had moderate hearing loss in that ear since childhood (it's hard to hear conversations well). Then, in October 2020, I went deaf in my right ear (SSHL)--the ear I've relied on all these years!
I work at a college and sometimes teach classes, so I needed a remedy quickly. I did my research and knew I wanted a bone-conduction device. I had my Osia 2 implant surgery in January and the device was activated in February. My out-patient surgery lasted three hours. I was pretty sore (probably from having my neck held to the side during surgery) for about 10 days. Once my swelling went down and the soreness dissipated, I started feeling better. Note: It was all completely tolerable and worth it.
I've got to run, but I'll come back and share more information this afternoon.

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How long is the recovery? Is 4 weeks enough recovery time to go in a beach vacation? My surgery was moved up and now it’s much closer to the vacation I already booked.
It will be a relaxing vacation but I don’t wanna still be in pain.

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I am new to the group. Currently have a BAHA 6, love it but consistently having staff infection around the abutment.
My doctor recommended the OSIA 2 to replace it. Finding very little data from anyone who currently has one.
What is battery life if streaming what I have scene suggest three days max, is this true? How about the location where the processor goes does hair need to be short? Looking forward to a response from someone who currently has an OSIA 2 thanks.

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My son is 17 years old has has been wearing the original BAHA since he was 4. He still has the single-sided transcutaneous abutment on his right side and recently implanted and activated the Osia. So far he likes it. He was very excited to try the Aqua + system to finally get to hear while enjoying water activities. He put the device in water mode, but it still “squealed” when he was submerged. Is there any way to rectify this?

Blessings,
Doug

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