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Just went to my 3rd Mapping this morning. I had previously requested for NO caption-service and I was able to understand my audi just fine --...
3 Days Ago
It's been almost 2 months since my surgery. Has anyone had jaw trouble after the implant? My doctor tells me its because the implant is tucked...
4 Days Ago
On the last visit to the audi, I was told I needed to practice more and the CD "Sound and WAY Beyond" was recommended. Sooooo------Are there any...
4 Days Ago
I am so excited about our August meeting. Dr. Ricardo and Lindi Berry will be presenting the newest advances in Cochlear Technology. The Slim...
One Week Ago
OK------I was activated 3/27/12-----programed 4/10/12 and activated the remote---on 5/9/12 I had my first hearing test since getting the implant. I did...
One Week Ago
Saw my audi today, she gave me the 4th button on my remote to play with, all we did today was give me more volume, she is pleased with my settings otherwise....
One Week Ago
hello, so it is official. i am having cochlear implant surgery on June 11th.a little about me, i grew up hard of hearing with a progressive mild loss...
One Week Ago
It's been 12 days now since I was activated. My audiologist turned everything on at once and gives me 4 programs to try. Each one turns up the volume and...
One Week Ago
unfortunately part of my decision making is going to be visual... I love colors... I love the ability to change things... So I like the idea of the skins you...
2 Weeks Ago
Hello, I am a 71 year old lady who just found put her surgery date. It is June 13. I had Meaniers about 40 years ago and have gradually lost my hearing in my...
2 Weeks Ago
I just had my second mapping yesterday after the activation last week. I'm amazed at what the CI is picking up. Environmental sounds are clearerthan...
2 Weeks Ago
I had my surgery on April 26th 2012 last Thursday and was wondering if the pain in my inner that I am feeling is normal. It feels like I have...
2 Weeks Ago
I have four programs to go thru my first week. Program 1, I did o.k. Program 2 screeching noises seemed awful. I have just went to Program 3 and it is better...
2 Weeks Ago
i am to receive my inplant the 8th of may, and it is recomended i get a new hearing aid , i have worn a hearing aid for 65 years, yep the old one was...
2 Weeks Ago
Hello. My name is Pamela and I lost my hearing to high fever at the age of six. I am now 56 years old and a Teacher for the...
2 Weeks Ago
I have now been activated 4 days. All I can say is WOW! The CI is an amazing piece of technology. Right now I'm hearing lots of beeps. I have 4...
3 Weeks Ago
I must say that activation day was overwhelming. Lots of information to digest especially with the suitcase from Cochlear which is awesome by the...
3 Weeks Ago
The day has finally arrived!!! I 'm going through so many emotions right now. It's hard to believe that I am finally at this point in my journey.I...
3 Weeks Ago
Yepper was my 1 month anniversary of my activation day!! I have been so thankful for my experience so far - and so happy with how well i am doing. Today i...
3 Weeks Ago
I have a BTE in my right ear and am scheduled for CI on the left 04/27/2012. Last week the doctor's office called to say the insurance hadn't...
4 Weeks Ago
Mike graduated from speech/hearing therapy today. Therapist said there is nothing more she can do for him, his pitch and tone are perfect and his hearing is...
One Month Ago
Jake’s school (St. Joseph’s Institute for the Deaf) had some students from a local college come and work on a literacy program. They taught...
One Month Ago
Today we ended up going out for lunch and I was actually able to hear my wife from across the booth during the meal. I reduced the "bubble" or...
One Month Ago
I may be showing my age, i really dont care, but listening to the 70's music channel on TV today and i am rockin like i was 30 yrs younger!! YEEHAW -...
One Month Ago
Celebration 2013 registration site is now up! Join us for a fun and education filled weekend full of information, laughs and memories. First,...
One Month Ago
Had my post-op visit today. It's been 3 weeks since the surgery. Everything seems to be going good and I'm healing well. My activation is in 10 days...
One Month Ago
had a mapping on monday this past week, and i am just amazed at the little things i hear!! last nite was a first, i heard the fire crackling in the grill,...
One Month Ago
Because Life Is Worth Hearing - Solutions for Hearing LossJoin us for a Webinar on April 17Space is limited.Reserve your Webinar seat now...
One Month Ago
I had 2 Dr. appointments today---------one with the surgeon and one with the audiologist. The surgeon says I healed up like an 18 year old and I was hearing...
One Month Ago
Had a visit with my surgeon and my audi yesterday - both are giving me thumbs up!! Dr commented that the progress i have made in 4 wks since activation is...
One Month Ago
HE IS RISEN
One Month Ago
Hello, everyone. I already got a lot of information from our wonderfull group, and now I need some more.In my job as a Registered Nurse, we need to use the...
One Month Ago
At my 3rd mapping yesterday, my audiologist told me that "they" are making an App of the remote for smartphone! I hope that happens very...
One Month Ago
I just got back from my 2nd Mapping Adjustment. It went well, and my audi has now turned on 18 out of 22!! Will try and see how I...
One Month Ago
Well I have moved up to program 4 on the volume -------speech is still elusive. I hear signal lights on the car, birds chirping and keyboard...
One Month Ago
the learning process continues----I am getting better at finding the right spot on my head for the magnet . I think it needs to be a little...
One Month Ago
AAAAAHHHHHHHH Had a WOW moment today!!! was driving in the truck and heard my cell phone ring -(nobody calls my cell phone cuz i cant hear anything from it)...
One Month Ago
From this point, each day brings me closer to my hearing being restored as i await to see the surgeon on April30th . That time is rapidly approaching and i...
One Month Ago
I was born with hearing loss, it was mild to moderate most of my life, but it has always been hard to understand what people have been saying to me. When i...
One Month Ago
...Dear All... I am more than my hearing... yes, you are reading me correctly. Our being deaf and hard-of-hearing or hearing-impaired, whatever you...
One Month Ago
Hello.My name is Alyssa and I am a senior in theSpeech-Language Pathology/Audiology program at Molloy College. Overthe past few years,I have become...
One Month Ago
had a "mapping" yesterday. back to almost where it was when i was first turned on. with a bit a tweaking. LOL better than it was from last thursday...
One Month Ago
First of all-----THANKS to all those who have expressed interest in my progress with the CI. The audiologist seemed pleased with the activation. She...
One Month Ago
Time does fly by--------surgery was March 5 and activation is 2pm tomorrow the 27th. After the first 10 days the staples were taken out and it has been...
One Month Ago
It's been five days since the surgery now. All the things I'm feeling now are normal post op occurances: swelling and soreness but will eventually...
One Month Ago
I got my surgery at 3/14. I am waiting the first programing day!
One Month Ago
I have not been on here for a long time. Thought I would update finally. Holly is doing well. She still does not hear as well as we thought she would. But...
One Month Ago
well wednesday brought a quiet day at home. was able to watch tv and was able to understand what was being said without using closed caption. went outside,...
One Month Ago
My surgery yesterday went well. My doctor said everything went perfectly. Now comes the healing processs. As the meds wear off, the right side of my...
One Month Ago
well I got "turned on" yesterday!!! Probably not the best choice of days since i had to babysit the grandbabies (3,2, &1 good thing gpa was...
One Month Ago
My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for all your support. It means alot. I will post about my experience as soon as...
One Month Ago
Does anyone has tinnitus in one ear and and implant in the other ear? Did you develop tinnitus in the implanted ear? I have tinnitus in my left ear and am...
2 Months Ago
Three days to go until surgery..... I'm getting nervous but excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. This is a big step for me and one...
2 Months Ago
Okay, I did like my 1st Skin-It sooo much that I have now gotten a 2nd one. But don't worry, I am not one of those crazy people that keep shopping...
2 Months Ago
Well, I got my official appointment paper today and I have an appointment on the 30th of April at 1:00 pm, and I am still on the cancellation list as...
2 Months Ago
It has been several days now since I posted---nothing very eventful happening. My taste buds are still kinda funky----two things, salt and chocolate ice...
2 Months Ago
I was out shopping a few weeks ago and having a casual conversation with a lady shopper when her son leaned over and whispered something to her. She...
2 Months Ago
I was activated 9 months ago. Not only has my whole life changed in this process, I have tried to help other people's lives change...
2 Months Ago
Well, looks like i am about to embark a journey when a deaf person is gonna go places where no deaf person has gone before...i am so happy that God answered...
2 Months Ago
Everything through surgery and healing has gone better than expected. I feel really fortunate for those blessings. But today I noticed something different I...
2 Months Ago
This coming Tuesday is my pre-op with both my doctor and the surgical center. I'm not sure if I should be excited or nervous. I think its a...
2 Months Ago
Today is a better day with the sore neck---------the muscles are much more relaxed today. No pain to look down at the keyboard as I type. My wife tells...
2 Months Ago
Ok-------surgery is over, healing has begun, and I know my activation date now. Feels like I am just marking time now. This is day 3 after...
2 Months Ago
I was teaching medical students this afternoon. We had just finished and the students were sitting talking to the volunteer patient as I entered the...
2 Months Ago
While I was taking a much needed nap this afternoon, my wife took a call from the audiologist offfice. I now know when my first FOUR appointments...
2 Months Ago
The surgery is over-----------happened yesterday morning starting 7am and ending about 10am. I spent last night in the hospital as a precaution-----the...
2 Months Ago
Lord as I walk through the world. Let your Grace light my Path. Your Mercy Shelter my soul, and your LOVE heal my heart.What a way to start a new...
2 Months Ago
AG Bell NY Chapter and the Center for Hearing and Communication invite you for an informative afternoon: When: Sunday, March 25th from 1pm-4pm...
3 Months Ago
Just got my activation dates today- April 24 and 25. This is about a month after surgery. April seems to be a lucky month for me so I'm hopingthe CI will...
3 Months Ago
I need some advice. Over the past 10 years or so, my hearing has deteriorated (no known cause, although one doctor guessed that the xray and radium...
3 Months Ago
Dear all --My 1st Mapping Adjustment is tomorrow. I promise to report back any difference or if I hear new crazy sounds.For now tho', I also wanted...
3 Months Ago
One of our biggest fears when we first implanted Jake was that other kids would make fun of him because of his CI’s. Kids get made fun of in...
3 Months Ago
Thought I would share this list of audio sites with everyone. Mike has been using them to help him with his hearing therapy. Hope these help someone else....
3 Months Ago
Back in October we saw on Facebook on Cochlear’s page that Skinit.com now makes skins for the N5 device. They had a contest called “show us...
3 Months Ago
When we were trying to get Jake’s first implant we were having insurance issues and couldn’t get enough funding for even one ear. Because...
3 Months Ago
I finally got my surgery date: March 21, 2012. This is so exciting!!!!. It's been a long time.Pre-op visits are scheduled for the week before so hoping...
3 Months Ago
Things are finally moving on my journey back to hearing. I will find out my surgery date tomorrow. The insurance is all set. I only need to pay...
3 Months Ago
I have just read the post "la la land" and the responses that have been made to that post. The well worn phrases-"everyone is different, and...
3 Months Ago
I have the achy shivers fever flu and my ear is hurting when I swallow. (oh I have a sinus infection too). I hope this isn't anythign more serious just a...
3 Months Ago
Today I received the date for my surgery for the cochlear implant----March 5, 2012 is THE day that will no doubt change my life forever, one way or another....
3 Months Ago
I still do not hear anything from other people or stuff. but when I talk especially the TH, MM, or P's, I hear them! it's only so brief and I try...
3 Months Ago
I am on my third day of activation for the CI and and going through senses of vibrations and "shocks" that is going in my head for every noise that...
3 Months Ago
Heres the latest update. Making February "High Five" month on the cochlear community. Old buddies reunion month also. Would love to have some of...
4 Months Ago
One more photo of me, but this time -- just the back of my ear!Is it scary??!Thank you everyone!Take care,Iraida
4 Months Ago
Greetings it is John Ayers on this end of the keyboard, the cochlear implant person. This is to those who have hearing issues or may have...
4 Months Ago
Well, I am now qualified top get the cochlear implant for both ears, now i have to find funds to cover the surgery.. and it is round two fo the...
4 Months Ago
For the bilateral candidate there are pros and cons to having both sides done in the same surgery. On the pro side, its one surgery and done, receiving...
4 Months Ago
4 Months Ago
I just got a letter from my insurance company today giving contingent approval for my CI. Now the $64,000 question is what the co-pay will be? I'm hoping...
4 Months Ago
Now in my 2nd day post activation, the cellulitis (infection) that started just before activation is resolving nicely. Much less tenderness and less...
4 Months Ago
I am reading a lot about after activation of a cochlear implant. But could someone tell me what it was like for you from the time of your...
4 Months Ago
Okay, just wanted to share a concern. As you all know, I am getting implanted this coming Friday, Jan 23rd, and I have been sharing and spreading this...
4 Months Ago
Jan 17, 2012 "A" day for my second implant. I had a scarry weekend. I slept poorly on Saturday night with increasing pain in the L implant site. On...
4 Months Ago
Hi Everyone, My husband had a cochlear implant last week. His activation date is set for February 14th. I was wondering how long the initial...
4 Months Ago
Do we have anyone who is a nurse ans uses a CI, or has gone through nursing program with CI"s, I would love to hear from you..Thanks..Just wondering..
4 Months Ago
A co-worker of mine came across this link and shared it with me... http://www.ted.com/talks/charles_limb_building_the_musical_muscle.html It...
4 Months Ago
Till now, each time I am wearing CI processor on my left ear and hearing aid on right ear, the hearing is not balance. Without CI processor turns on, I am...
4 Months Ago
One week left before i go to my consult for the cochlear implant...Now, my pastor is counting down the days my breakthrough..He is getting excited!!! I...
4 Months Ago
Hi, i am looking for a great alarm clock... of corse one that viberates or shakes the building, or a strobe lite... does anyone know of a good one..
4 Months Ago
January 14, 2012posted by kcr806I'm still waiting to hear about the insurance as to whether they will cover things or not. It seems like it is...
4 Months Ago
Don't forget this Saturday, Jan. 14th is our Chapter meeting. From 10:00AM - 12:30 PM. SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE MONTH Two of our...
4 Months Ago
Thank you for all your suggestions. I have been in touch with my audiologist to try to talk to a CI recipient about their experience but...
4 Months Ago
I am also beginning the journey to better hearing. I have had the first tests with the audiologist-----averaging about 16% on the sentence testing. Just...
4 Months Ago
Hi Everyone: I'm new at doing the blog posts so hope everything comes out right. I've begun my journey towards getting...
4 Months Ago
Two more weeks until the consult for the cochlear implant...My hubby is getting excited about it!!! He says he is coming with me for the consult, oh, how...
4 Months Ago
Having wearing processor for 3 weeks after the activation, my ear hurts mostly after a few hours. I could not tolerate such pain any further, I have tried...
5 Months Ago
Hello! Can you believe that 2012 is coming tomorrow!? 2011 has been a great accomplished year. I have moved to Colorado and finally got my...
5 Months Ago
I am getting ready for my victory in conquering deafness in 2012!!! I am preparing for my victory against deafness andhearing loss.. with the power of ...
5 Months Ago
ProcessorDecember 30, 2011posted by ddwood50 I have been disappointed lately with the workings of the processor. One month ago my original processor...
5 Months Ago
1- Do you need head icepacks for your surgery area? (after returning from hospital) 2- Did you feel drowsy or did you feel pain? 3- Can you...
5 Months Ago
My surgery date has been scheduled for January 23, 2012. Soon my Mother-in-Law will come to my home for 2 weeks as she will walk the dog. ...
5 Months Ago
Getting ready to take the next step is a big thing for me...everyone that i know is saying to me Susan,"It is time to do something about your hearing...
5 Months Ago
I have some questions and i hope you all will share your experiences on your CI's...How did you feel right after surgery and did you have any trouble...
5 Months Ago
REcouperating at my daughters south of Edmonton. All is well, all 5 grandkidshere. Merry Christmas to all in the community. We are all blessed. Lorne
5 Months Ago
I have just found out that i need of a cochlear implant.I feel a it lost and I don't know anyone who has a cochlear implant where I...
5 Months Ago
This is how I feel after a week of activation.Maybe my expectation is high, to hear clear and concise sounds. But no... I was quite disappointed as it did...
5 Months Ago
Mike's surgery date is Jan 20th. Can't wait
5 Months Ago
Yes, I am shouting! The Cochlear Freedom implant was done today and the surgeon said he was satified that all went well and if he is happy, I am...
5 Months Ago
Year 2008 -- I am working as hard as usual, and although I was aware of people that have had cochlear implants, I didn't know anything about them. ...
5 Months Ago
Left implant done yesterday morning. All has gone well. No vertigo this time but lots of nausea for the first 12 hours. Very little pain. What a wonderful...
5 Months Ago
Today marks 2 weeks post surgery. While driving to work and a little while at work, I listened to a loud humming sound in the implanted...
5 Months Ago
Greetings ! Surgery recovery is going well! Less pain today!Forgot about the first experience so looking for some answers...... Ringing in ear....is...
5 Months Ago
If you can remember back to when you had surgery (if not recent) do you remember how many days you took off for work? How many days before attempting...
5 Months Ago
Okay...long story short...Left the house at 5 am....surgery was scheduled for 7:30 am....never had this happen before, but I walked into the Operating room,...
5 Months Ago
Today is the day I was instructed to remove the dressing from my head and clean the incision area. With my son's help I removed the dressing while...
5 Months Ago
Hello CI family, My doctor said my CI surgery went perfectly yesterday. The surgery crew was saying that I looked like a Princess as I slept and...
5 Months Ago
I have had 3 activation appointments since my last post. I havent been on to update since I am sole caretaker of my grandson who is now 4 wonderful...
5 Months Ago
Good Morning, All the tests are done and the reimplantation is being done on Friday! I am trying to get in all the Christmas Music I can because it will...
6 Months Ago
I finally received my pre-certification letter from the CI Center regarding insurance information. My insurance indicates that they will provide 80%...
6 Months Ago
FYI - if you know of anyone (candidates or recipients) that would be interested….There is a "Chat with Cochlear" in King of Prussia, PA...
6 Months Ago
I'm very new to this forum and it's VERY different from any other forum I've ever visited, so please be patient with me! I'm in the process...
6 Months Ago
I wanted to share a really great news coverage on Johnny Widener, a fellow community member. If you are not a friend to Johnny, make sure you reach out...
6 Months Ago
Here's a url for a great listening experience while reading along -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQifDbsFulU
6 Months Ago
I am absolutely smiling today in reflection to yesterday's conference call with a client and their partner company! My co-worker and I had a...
6 Months Ago
Hi Everyone: I recently returned from my first research testing experience! It was interesting, frustating and a bit tiresome. I'd...
6 Months Ago
Wondering if anyone is planning to attend the Hearing Health Seminar in Westchester NY November 19th. Hilton Westchester Rye Brook699 Westchester...
7 Months Ago
Anyone going to this event on Saturday. Make sure you register before attending. I don't think they take "walk-ins"... Hope to see you...
7 Months Ago
I want to thank everyone for remaining objective and for the most part engaging in a healthy discussion on the "less than 1 % failure rate" that is...
7 Months Ago
Good Evening....WOW got a call from the surgeon and saw the surgeon on the same date. Had a good discussion with him. He advised that if all goes well...
7 Months Ago
OMGoodness! Yesterday, I accidentally left home without first putting on my remaining HA (went to dinner with my son) and came home to my HA on my...
7 Months Ago
Today I finally received the call I've been waiting for since October 7th. My surgery date. The date is set for December 6th at 11:30am which...
7 Months Ago
FIRE SAFETY TIPS Here are some fire safety tips for those with hearing loss and those with cochlear implants who typically cannot hear at...
7 Months Ago
Okay ladies and gentlemen....time for a reality check. Many people are referring to themselves as the 1 % or less group. I am one of those people. Now I...
7 Months Ago
Hi Everyone! It had been 5 weeks since I have updated! I apologize for the wait for the next update. 5 weeks were too long for me to wait...
7 Months Ago
Well Barb and I came home after a long meeting with our Audiologist. This audiologist is an incredible human being. He was most patient and understanding and...
7 Months Ago
I had read somewhere an interesting set of quotes by Helen Keller... "I am just as deaf as I am blind. The problems of deafness are deeper...
7 Months Ago
my daughter had implant done on Oct. 7th, experiencing lots of dizziness. cannot walk without assistance. dr. says normal, but i am concerned, and wonder if...
7 Months Ago
Good Evening everyone. The integrity test is done and the results are.... The engineer department and the representative that conducted the test...
7 Months Ago
It is 2:20 Tuesday aftenoon....A-date is Thursday at 9:30 a.m.!!! Am I scared? Apprehansive? Worried?Damn Right.... I've been...
7 Months Ago
Rita and I are going to a Cochlear Hearing Health Seminar! Thanks to those who suggested this. I will post comments after the Seminar. If anyone has any...
7 Months Ago
Greetings everyone! I have had gradual high freq hearing loss for over 12 years. But I've had pronounced ringing in my ears ever since I can...
7 Months Ago
I am putting one foot in front of the other in front of the other...moving forward to world of the CI! LOL Today was my appointment with both the...
7 Months Ago
Saw this and am still amazed with today's media/web/social media coverage, people are still in the dark about what a cochlear implant is... It's...
7 Months Ago
Hello, I am new to the Cochlear Implant idea. I did update my profile to tell a little about myself. I am grateful to have understanding family...
7 Months Ago
Well a week has gone by since the CT and MRI. After the scans I talked to the Surgeon and he said he had not had time to see the scans yet because we...
8 Months Ago
A Few Thoughts on the Cochlear Hearing Health Seminar in Pittsburgh on October 1, 2011 Yesterday, Sherree and I attended the Cochlear Hearing Health...
8 Months Ago
Need some serious uplifting..... Two months ago, I was so far ahead with my implant, it was a miracle. I was having wonderful converstations, doing...
8 Months Ago
I volunteer for a Catholic Mom's group near my hometown and the other night, we had a meeting at 7 p.m. There were a group of 8 - 10 ladies there at the...
8 Months Ago
Surgery is this Friday, Sept. 30th and I am ready to go! I'm following all the pre-surgery instructions and really wanting to "Git 'er...
8 Months Ago
Activation day for my one/only CI is Oct. 11 and 12. What can I expect at this appointment. I'd like to hear from all of you, but especially those who...
8 Months Ago
I’ve heard it said before that deaf kids are very literal. Well today that was proven by my sweet little man. Jake has not been potty...
8 Months Ago
Hello Everyone, I just had the surgery done yesterday morning. It was a long day! I arrived at the hospital with Dad, Andrew...
8 Months Ago
I had sound booth testing of my implant recently and am happy to report sentence recognition in quiet and speech at conversational levels showed 89%...
8 Months Ago
Well tomorrow at 7:00am I need to be at the center to receive my cochlear freedom implant. A volunteer from this community is picking me up. I should be home...
8 Months Ago
Okay...what a week....First I find out that my implant is on voluntary recall.....not to worry said my audio...yet..things can change quickly... Over...
8 Months Ago
Thought it'd be good to share with you that we (volunteers of Cochlear) will be having a table set up for information at the HLAA Walk4Hearing event in a...
8 Months Ago
I had a note yesterday from my audi re the recall. If implanted today, here, they would use the Freedom device.She said there were two major differences-the...
8 Months Ago
I got turned on yesterday and found that the 2nd implant is working. However, I am unsure if I have ever mentioned this before but the nerve pains is...
8 Months Ago
Hello Everyone, How is everyone doing? Been while since I first started here. I cannot believe that it is only 7 days left...
8 Months Ago
I've had a date set for my implant for a month now and will have it done on Sept. 27. I'm so excited and anxious at the same time. I was wondering if...
8 Months Ago
Hi all,My surgery for CI is scheduled for this Wednesday. The surgeons office has not scheduled me for a "activation" appointment until late...
9 Months Ago
I have just had my 5 month bilateral mapping and can't believe how much better I am hearing. I would like to thank Dr. Wendy Potts at USC Speech and...
9 Months Ago
I had an appointment yesterday morning for my CT Scan to check and make sure that my ears and brain looks normal. Everything turned out perfectly! Although,...
9 Months Ago
I recently had back surgery with rods and screws put in. My doctor wants me to have a bone stimulator which would be added to my back brace to help the bone...
9 Months Ago
Ok here is the posting from the Yahoo CI group I'm a member of: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ci/message/27609 this doesn't sound...
9 Months Ago
Oh wow... surgery is coming up fast... this friday!!! Still no time set yet, but have the hospital location. I'm holding fast to the...
9 Months Ago
It's hard to believe that the summer is flying by and soon the kids will be back to school. This means I'll have to get back to my "winter"...
9 Months Ago
What pneumoccocal vaccine do I have to get to have this surgery? I just came home today from the Audi's who has recommended me for a cochlear implant....
9 Months Ago
Hi,My name is Jan and I have right SSD from a virus I contracted last year. My sensorineural hearing loss is moderately severe with about 8% speech...
9 Months Ago
Just out of curiousity, I wonder if the CI processor has a problem with wind noise. That is assuming it is not covered with hair or a hat.I have been wearing...
9 Months Ago
I saw the doctor today. I had a blood clot on my eardrum. He took it off and my eustacian tube is not working the way it should. That was...
9 Months Ago
Hello new CI friends. I am new at this blogging thing. I think I have three friends now. I just click here and there and try to...
9 Months Ago
I hope everyone is doing great today! My name is Kristin Isibel. I just signed up a couple hours and took a chance to see how many people are going...
9 Months Ago
I was implanted last Friday, July 29. Blood coming from my ear like a runny nose with a cold. Dr. suctioned the ear yesterday, and put me on two...
10 Months Ago
Need some quick advise here....BTW...loving my CI and it is amazing what I am gaining everyday....man...I read my blogs and realized with everyone's...
10 Months Ago
I am coming up on an anniversary that changed my life and how I am living it. This week will be the 2 year anniversary of losing my hearing. When I think...
10 Months Ago
Hi Everyone,I'm a 50 yr. old mom of two. Had the surgery for my CI on my left ear (which has been deaf since 2005) July 14, 2011. I lost all hearing in...
10 Months Ago
I had gone for a run this morning after I adjusted the ratio of sound going into my direct input cables vs. outside sounds. I have it set at the 1/6 ratio so...
10 Months Ago
Hi Thanks for answering. The pain is from my ear being physically pushed out from my head by the processor. I had the surgery on June 3, 2011 and have no...
10 Months Ago
I got my processor on 7-21-11. I am trying very hard to adjust to the loud annoying sounds. This would be easier if my ear didnt hurt from the processor...
10 Months Ago
Being the mom of a CI Kiddo can be quite challenging at times. I feel like I always have this internal struggle with my self about what is right and...
10 Months Ago
My surgery will be tomorrow, 7/22/11. I typed out the date because I like the numbers. They seem like lucky numbers to me and I will take all the...
10 Months Ago
Hi all, I am considering recieve CI rently. I have caouple of questions and wish there is someone may help. 1.How do feel when you talk...
10 Months Ago
Good Evening....it has been a difficult month.... Last month we lost our grandmother, a most terrific 96 year old lady, who was still very active, sharp...
10 Months Ago
Could hear much better today in the service today and before and after in the noisy crowd. It gets better every day. PTL!
10 Months Ago
I had my new Baha about a month or two months ago , my problem is that every time the washing machine is on my baha keeps on making a buzzing noise . i have...
10 Months Ago
I am looking into getting cochlear implants for myself. I am hoping to get some questions answered. I was born profoundly deaf in both ears which means I...
10 Months Ago
Spent almost two hours with the audiologist today. She adjusted mininmums and maximums heard and tollerated for each electrode then balanced three at a time....
10 Months Ago
hello all - today was activation day! Would love to say I walked out understanding sound as speech, but was not the case. I am however hearing...
10 Months Ago
Greetings all! Here is some exciting news from Cochlear! We have some exciting news to share, and we want you to be the first to know!...
10 Months Ago
In my last post I spoke of a second mapping which was actually the first after activation. My next mapping is this friday. I was delayed a few weeks because...
10 Months Ago
Today was our first visit to the zoo since our son has had his cochlear implants. We tried to do a visit to the zoo when Jake was a little...
10 Months Ago
Hang on...I am about to 'ramble'! 74 year old male in good health with long term one ear hearing loss.Went for adjustment for A in other ear and...
10 Months Ago
hi everyone!!my name is Carrie Ann, mother of Chloe. She is turning 4 in August and has been bilaterally implanted since May of last year. She is doing...
10 Months Ago
Well, with a little bit of luck, my wife started a new job last october. My Baha was originally rejected from my cigna healthcare, saying it wasn't...
10 Months Ago
Got a couple of questions:I've been activated 2 months today! Still trying to understand or hear speech. I feel I'm progressing some but...
11 Months Ago
I've had Meneirs for over 20 years now and the left ear has completely gone. 2 years ago the Meniers went bilatteral and my right ear is...
11 Months Ago
Oh geeze this month is almost over... Time is ticking away. Alright all the required bacterial shots out of the way (and YEAH that hurt for 2...
11 Months Ago
I notice the Cochlear Corporation is very upgradable and no additional surgery is needed. How often does technology keeps up to date on processors? It...
11 Months Ago
Hi everyone! I started thinking about getting a cochlear implant when I first went to Gallaudet University. I was nervous about having surgery...
11 Months Ago
Hello again... Got a slew of appts getting ready for this MAJOR sugery. I still can't get over the idea "drill a hole" in my head... oh...
11 Months Ago
Allow me to briefly gloss over my history. I was a perfectly hearing adult until about 6 months ago when I came down with meningitis. I was in a...
One Year Ago
Thus begins more into the foray of the CI journey. Seems this community gets bigger by the day. Had my very last MRI June 2nd... I thought gost...
One Year Ago
Good Evening everyone...Manitoba has more water than it needs...if you need some...ask...I ll pray to send it your way... Okay...some wonderous CI...
One Year Ago
Ever wonder about the first children that received the cochlear implant? This video reminds me of the importance and gravity of the decision...
One Year Ago
I was activated 5 days ago and I still feel like I can't hear anything. I can hear the repetitive sounds like the clock ticking and the turn signal...
One Year Ago
I had my evaluation this morning and passed the test with a 62%. According to the fda, I have to pass with a 60% or under. Is it possible to still have...
One Year Ago
Today at work I found out my BAHA truly is a working ear after all. I mean, I have been very happy with it since I've been "hooked" up....
One Year Ago
I finally got around to do some editing on a video of my activation. The video had to be 25mb or smaller for this blog but it ended up being 32mb...
One Year Ago
I finally got approved for the CI in my left ear!!!! I got the letter on Saturday. I am so excited! I am also very overwhelmed by trying to choose which...
One Year Ago
I'm awaiting surgery for my second CI, should happen in the end of June-beggining of July. It's been over a tear since I recieved my first implant...
One Year Ago
Good Evening everyone!!! Whew...what a day!!! One month mapping. A few changes. Before I went to the mapping, I thanked God for no longer scaring...
One Year Ago
Had my second mapping on the 28th. Have gained considerable volume especially on the telephone. I have a Down syndrome daughter who has a significant speech...
One Year Ago
Hi All,I had my bilateral surgery on 03/23/11 and it went as expected, no need to go into the first couple of days as we all have experienced, but after that...
One Year Ago
He is risen!
One Year Ago
Greetings everyone...had to run to Wpg to get my CI adjusted. My facial nerves and the area around the implant was really hurting. No infection, but they had...
One Year Ago
Are you ready for this? Unbelievable sucess for the 2nd mapping. Thurs, I went back for 2 appointments. One to see the surgeon who did the...
One Year Ago
Good afternoon to everyone. Just a quick question. It seems that I remember reading a post from a member that had received bilateral ci's at same...
One Year Ago
Okay... Things are slowly getting better, but I am concerned... My left side around the implant, is sore, not red, not tender just...
One Year Ago
Hello noisy world. I went in for the first mapping. I think my wife was more excited than I was. I was preparing myself not to expect too much the...
One Year Ago
Okay... Some of you gave me great advice and I really appreicated it...Emailed my audi an hour before the mapping and she really liked that. Of two...
One Year Ago
Good Evening...Tomorrow is my first week with the Processor and I have a mapping tomorrow...Does this make sense... There is still screeching noises,...
One Year Ago
Greetings all. First I hope that this blog finds everyone well. I love reading everyone's post, even if I do not respond to them. I also read...
One Year Ago
This is my first post. Waiting for my surgery on May 23rd. 7 whole weeks to wait! Think I'll go nuts by then. My doctor actually suggested that I...
One Year Ago
I went for my second mapping today. I told the audio that I would like to put the dying cat to sleep, and she said she would try somethings to help the cat...
One Year Ago
First of all, you guys and gals are all incredible people. Thanks for all the good wishes..... We arrived on time, except for me...that is my father, my...
One Year Ago
Such quietness since the surgery 17 days ago. Alert to every movement from the corner of my eyes. Conversation by lip reading. Driving the car, I have...
One Year Ago
Okay...most of you know how I am feeling tonight...a bundle of packed nerves that are making my body do crazy things...Do I expect to sleep tonight??? NOT A...
One Year Ago
Sunshine streaming through the windows and hours of blessed sleep will do wonders for one's post-op disposition!I would like to thank Edward Knabusch and...
One Year Ago
As of yesterday, 3/28/11, I have joined the ranks as a Nucleus 5 recipient! My implant experience at Chicago's Northwestern Memorial was...
One Year Ago
Okay..now I am almost ready to run a marathon...now the wait is building up some anxiety... The scar is almost unnoticable, unless I point it...
One Year Ago
My first surgery I had no idea about what to expect or did I want to know. This time I sort of knew what to expect (the highs and the lows) and surgery...
One Year Ago
The ONE major thing I'm hearing about from the few postings here is tinnitus. That is what's stopping me DEAD in my tracks to even THINK of...
One Year Ago
When I got the three denial letters I figured discussion over and can survive life with one ear. Called my ENT office to cancel appointments only to get...
One Year Ago
Yesterdy when I put on my coil I could hear a regular muffled sound. It was so regular like a heart beat. I took my pulse for three or four beats and sure...
One Year Ago
So many of you have responded to my exciting activation day. Thank you all so much. Indeed we all have a different experience but we can all look forward to...
One Year Ago
"A day", what a day! We left the house just after 8am. I had to stop at University Hospital to pick up my "equipment" -external device-...
One Year Ago
Hi all' Thanks for the comments they were appreciated. Surgery went fine, unfortunatly they started 1 1/2 hrs. late, they said there were...
One Year Ago
Hi All,The blood work, chest xrays, EKG and Dr. visits are all OK. So tomorrow at 10:00 AM I will start my bilateral journey. The surgery is at Palmetto...
One Year Ago
Hi All, Just a reminder that our monthly Awareness Coffee Talk is scheduledfor this Saturday (03/26/11) at 10:00 - 11:00 at the Barnes and Noble...
One Year Ago
Thursday is my "A" Day!!! Thank you all for the good wishes, the encouragement, and your friendship. I will have a major blog late Thursday afternoon.
One Year Ago
WOW...I was able to finally settle down this week...started to rest a bit...Stitches are now out...was able to wash my hair for the first time...Doctor is...
One Year Ago
At Emory just now, during my "two-week after activation visit" I got put in the booth for a test. And the result was right along the top line...
One Year Ago
Okay...Got confirmation today that my activiation dates are April 4 and April 5 respectively... Not sure what to expect, but hoping for the...
One Year Ago
Okay, Barb and I are back in our own bed, safe and sound, but not after a completely crazy experience flying to Newfoundland and back.... First of all,...
One Year Ago
Hi everyone - My baby girl was born with profound hearing loss in her left ear, and she did not show a hearing loss in her right ear. Now, at 8 months...
One Year Ago
Yesterday at 9 am, I was wheeled into surgery. I arrived in St. John's Newfoundland at 3 in the morning due to flight delays caused by snow storms in...
One Year Ago
Thanks again to the cochlear community. The response has been overwhelming and very encouraging. A special thanks to Darcy Z who has connected me with so...
One Year Ago
Hello, my name is Janet. I believe I am the mother of the most gorgeous baby in the WORLD!!!! (But then again I am biased, being the mother and all) My...
One Year Ago
Hi, everyone and thanx for the messages i'm receiving. I'm still having a hard time accepcting this SSD in my child, i confess. Yesterday it became...
One Year Ago
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One Year Ago
So I guess i didnt know what I realy wanted out of the meetings. We found out that Seanacee can her 70d in her right ear and 80d in her left with out her...
One Year Ago
Thanks to all who responded to my recent blog-Implanted. Thank you all for your concern and friendship. You are like a good GPS on a strange and not...
One Year Ago
Okay Flight is booked...6 hours one way....got a prescription that is supposed to prevent me from hiding at the airport in the washroom and not getting on...
One Year Ago
Your sitting in the audiologist office and its time to order.<br> Audi hands you a color chart and you decide... Happy with color you order and leave...
One Year Ago
R side implanted with cochlear Nucleus 5 on Feb 23 in Edmonton Alberta. At home recovering and looking foreward to activation day.
One Year Ago
Since last december my life just won't stop changing. I've given birth to my loving daughter in december 7th and i'm just starting to get used to...
One Year Ago
Does anyone or anyone have a laby surgery along with CI implant. I been doing alot of research on them. Due to my vertigo, My dr recommend that I...
One Year Ago
Okay. My wife and I settled on the Nucleus 5 by Cochlear. We were tempted to try the Medel, given the length of the electrodes and the ability to distinguish...
One Year Ago
Today, I have to make the decision with the Audiologist, which implant device I am going to have. I have researched the devices, like I have never researched...
One Year Ago
I received an email to come in and select the implant device that I wish to have implanted. That appointment is next week. It is between Cochlear and...
One Year Ago
Next week Wed is turn activation WooWoo. Excited. Will keep you all posted. Thank you for the support.
One Year Ago
Okay....while waiting for my implant date, I had to have a pre-implant medical checkup...I thought I had been poked enough...lol...got my shots...
One Year Ago
When I was scheduled for cochlear implant surgery in December, I was worried that one portion of my life would suffer from the decision. You see, I play the...
One Year Ago
Remember how I said you were going to get the not so attractive video? Well here it is....the morning after. 5335var...
One Year Ago
If you’d of asked me 6 months ago would I ever go bilateral the answer was a definite no. Why should I? I did excellent with one...
One Year Ago
That's right! On January 10th I took the leap and had surgery for my second cochlear implant. Here's a sneak peak behind the...
One Year Ago
Hearing Health Magazine an arm of Deaf Research Foundation published an article by CAN volunteer John AyersIt is not often that we are allowed the...
One Year Ago
Greetings...I have had all the test, and got approved for the surgery, and now wait for it...I believe I was told 6 to 9 months from Dec....possibly...
One Year Ago
Had surgery for implant on right ear on the 14th of Jan. Everything went smoothly. No side effects what so ever. Check up was on the 27th of Jan and...
One Year Ago
Had my appointment with the implant surgeon on Jan 21st. Booked for R cochlear implant on Feb 22nd in Edmonton. I notified the audiologist of the...
One Year Ago
Havent heard anything if she is still a canidate. Im going to call tomorrow to see if they have talked to her DR at John Hopkins.
One Year Ago
We have our first committee on Feb 23rd. We r kind of doing things backards. We want to see the committee before any testing. Will leave more info when i...
One Year Ago
Hello I just joined. We r told our daughter is a canidate for CI. She has has hearing aids since she was 10 months old she is now 12yrs. We were told in the...
One Year Ago
I have been evaluated for a CI and am now waiting to see the doctor to review my CT scan. I have NF2 which means I get regular MRIs. My doctor...
One Year Ago
Hi all - day one on the site and day 3 after BAHA abutment implant - so far so good!I found a couple of friends already and have exchanged messages but I...
One Year Ago
Hello Everyone!!!
When I first heard about this site, I was under the impression that there would be an area where we could chat back and forth. I have...
One Year Ago
Oct 19th - 85dB+ loss in left ear and 110+dB loss in right ear. Single word speech recognition 60% at 105 MCL. Nov 8th - sentence and single word...
One Year Ago
On October 13, 2010, I was qualified for cochlear implants. I was very exited, still am. But I am also nervous and to be honest, scared too. You see, I am 48...
One Year Ago
Well, I'm new to the site, I've has SSD since i was 11 (38 now) I've live with my SSD up until now, where I've gotten sick and pretty much...
One Year Ago
I've been trying to figure out how to navigate cochlear community that I've given up. HELP!! On the plus...
One Year Ago
Hi everyone, I am not sure if this is the proper venue to ask questions, but here goes. I am scheduled for implant surgery on November 17th and...
One Year Ago
My son was diagnosed with auditory neuropathy and has been recommended a CI for one ear and b/c the neuropathy is not as defined in the other ear but he has...
One Year Ago
Doing research for self. SSD on Right some impairment on left. Just came from Audil's office and tried the Baha 'head band'...
One Year Ago
I stumbled upon several websites that allow you to play audio simulations to get an idea of what it sounds like with a cochlear implant. They give the...
One Year Ago
Hello! I have a ton of research to do to see if I may be a candidate for a cochlear implant....and if so, if I myself might be ready to consider...
One Year Ago
Are you new to Nucleus Cochlear Implants or the Baha System? Or do you just have questions on how to navigate the Cochlear Communinty? We would like to help!...
2 Years Ago
Hi everyone! For those of you wondering where to start with all the insurance and reimbursement questions, there is now a new resource...
3 Years Ago
Hi everyone, I wanted to share this with you as it's very fun to watch. Click below to view a Denver news story about the new Nucleus 5 System and a...
3 Years Ago
Cochlear Americas has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for our NEW Nucleus® 5 Cochlear Implant System! We are thrilled...
3 Years Ago
Hi everyone…hope you are getting ready for a great weekend. I thought I would speak to this question as it is coming up daily...
3 Years Ago
Here is a story I thought I would share from my personal experience: As you are all aware, my mother has two cochlear implants. Many times when I...
3 Years Ago
Happy Friday to everyone! This week I received an e-mail from a parent who had some very specific questions around music and phone use for her...
3 Years Ago
Happy Friday to everyone! This week I received an e-mail from a parent who had some very specific questions around music and phone use for her...
3 Years Ago
Hello to all, I wanted to share a couple of questions I got today from a very nice man who called me on behalf of his wife: Will it work for her?...
3 Years Ago
Hello to all, I hope everyone is getting ready for a great weekend. During a recent conversation with a parent of a child candidate, I was asked this...
3 Years Ago
Dear Friends, A question came in from a parent of a child candidate about what kind of programming options are available with the Freedom device:Q:...
3 Years Ago
Dear Friends, This question came in yesterday: Q: My claim for a cochlear implant was denied through Medicaid but I really want to move forward...
