My apologies for being absent. This spring has been a crazy time for me between travel and other distractions. I really appreciate all the wonderful input I've received here. i also appreciate the time a half dozen people spent with me on the phone and Cochlear for connecting me with those individuals. Re the adjustment period, the people I spoke with ranged from "What adjustment? I could understand everything almost immediately." (bimodal) to "It took quite a while and a lot of work."(bilateral).

I have consulted with both my former long time audiologist and with Mayo. The consensus is that while an implant holds a promise to help me, I should exhaust the hearing aid option first. I've ordered a pair of the latest and greatest for a trial. If that makes enough of a difference, I may stay with that option for the foreseeable future. If not, I will proceed with the implant, probably in the fall.

I'm not suggesting closing out this thread; just providing an update. I'm still interested in people's experiences and I see others here are as well.

Tom