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@pennyr

Hi Jim, I am also getting a CI (Cochlear Nucleus 8) but am keeping my Widex hearing aid in the other ear for now. When are you getting your implant?

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jimsmith12 | @jimsmith12 | Oct 2, 2023

Probably December.

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Julie, Volunteer Mentor | @julieo4 | Oct 3, 2023

I was implanted in 2005 with the Nucleus Freedom by Cochlear Corp. It made a very positive change in my life. I have continued as a bimodal user, but with the N8 upgrade I will get later this month, I will likely decide to go with a ReSound hearing aid even though I've been a loyal and successful Widex user for years. The Widex worked very well with my upgrades, but in experimenting with an N7 I realize that with the BlueTooth capability that is now available, it makes sense to have binaural hearing.

I'd suggest to anyone who will be a bimodal user of both technologies (HA and CI) to go with the HA that will work with your CI choice. I would not have said that prior to the advent of more sophisticated BT technology. If the hearing aid you use is working well and is relatively new...stick with it, but plan to upgrade the HA situation when you need a new aid.

The goal with all this technology is to hear as well as we possibly can. Also, that technology you chose should also include telecoil capability if you want the whole package.

Do you have experience using the telecoils in your hearing aids?

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