aroundtheworld Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 I have a reverse slope hearing loss and have been recommended for a cochlear implant. I was sent home with a bunch of pamphlets for different brands to review, and am leaning towards Med-El. I read that the electrode arrays extend further into the cochlea, which would give me the best chance to help with low frequency hearing loss, I assume. Does anyone else with a reverse slope / low frequency loss have a Med-El CI? If so, what has been your experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted November 6, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 I have a friend with reverse slope hearing loss who now has bilateral Med El CIs and is doing great. Let me see if she will pop in and answer your post. welcome! aroundtheworld 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aroundtheworld Posted November 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 Thank you Mary Beth, that'd be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted November 6, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 @KittKatz Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittKatz Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 The longer array is the exact reason I chose Med-el. Even when I was just implanted on one side I heard sounds I never heard before like the trombone and tuba in the Christmas music. I can hear thunder now and not just when it rattles the building. I also understand men much more easily than I did before my surgery. I’m very happy with my choice. Mary Beth and aroundtheworld 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted November 6, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 Welcome newbies!! aroundtheworld 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aroundtheworld Posted November 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 Thanks for sharing KittKatz. Did you wear a hearing aid on your other ear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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