marjorieprn Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Have initiated the procedures to obtain a cochlear implant and am really nervous and excited. I am 70 and never expected to be in this position. Lost all hearing in my left ear overnight 10 years ago. Since that time have experienced slow but continual hearing loss in the right ear. It has been a difficult 10 years. I have become increasingly isolated, angry and frustrated. I do use a hearing aid in the right ear but it is becoming less helpful. My audiologist has been suggesting a cochlear implant but i have been resistant for several reasons. The most obvious, my age. I really did not think at 70 I would be a good candidate and was fearful the periods of adjustment and learning curve would be more than I could deal with. However, I have decided that the quality of my life has suffered and if there is any chance that I might improve that...I should take it. Soooooo I am starting out on this journey. I have been approved by my surgeon and the insurance company and will meet with the surgeon to set a date for the procedure, probably early May. I do not know anyone who has undergone this and was so glad to learn about this forum. I will welcome any information that any of you can share. I am looking forward to reading much of what has been posted. Kara of Canada 1 Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/1154-starting-this-adventure/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted March 29, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Hello and welcome to Hearpeers!! We are a fabulous group of men and women who are all on different levels of the journey we call it!! Please ask as many questions as you like. I heard of a gentleman who was 100 when he was implanted so you are a youngster!! Yes we won't lie it is quite a bit of work. But have loads of hope as it is a truly unique journey!! We have a phrase called the three P's. Practice patience and perseverance. Or as our buddy Adam says relentless forward motion. We all have good days and bad. So be prepared. It's. No simple feat. Keep us informed we love to hear your story about your journey. Believe me we all keep learning from each other. I am newly implanted and activated. Only 5 months in. It's been a roller coaster but also a miracle. I can hear well now. Good luck!!! Kara of Canada 1 Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/1154-starting-this-adventure/#findComment-10197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted March 29, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Welcome Marjorie! I know of people in their 70s who were implanted and their only regret is that they didn't do it sooner. Ask anything and everything. It's a great journey. Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/1154-starting-this-adventure/#findComment-10202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted March 29, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Don't set up your limits by yourself - leave that to the nature Also - welcome to the HP Forum and, please: ask as many questions as you can think of. Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/1154-starting-this-adventure/#findComment-10206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Sandy Posted March 30, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Hi Marjorie and welcome to Hearpeers. I was 63 when I had my implant and it was the best thing I've done. It takes a lot of work but the rewards are enormous. It changed my life. Ask as many questions as you need; one or all of us will answer. This forum is a great support for all of us. Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/1154-starting-this-adventure/#findComment-10220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marjorieprn Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Thanks everyone that responded. I am excited and anxious. will keep you informed and let you know when I get a surgery date. Ivana Marinac 1 Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/1154-starting-this-adventure/#findComment-10224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted March 30, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Welcome to hearpeers!! Looking forward to getting to know you. Can I ask why did you choose MEDEL? Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/1154-starting-this-adventure/#findComment-10227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Cara Mia Posted March 30, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Hi Marjorie, Do you know that the first US patient who got implanted with Med-El Synchrony implant was 83-year-old person? I believe you will be glad that you decided in favor of improving you quality of life. Send my best wishes to you. Ivana Marinac 1 Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/1154-starting-this-adventure/#findComment-10230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted March 30, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Hi Marjorie, Do you know that the first US patient who got implanted with Med-El Synchrony implant was 83-year-old person? I believe you will be glad that you decided in favor of improving you quality of life. Send my best wishes to you. I like these details - it was a start of an era where we finally resolved with previous old and discriminatory act of behaving with elder people. It was finally recognized that everybody deserves a chance. Mary Beth, Sandy and Cara Mia 3 Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/1154-starting-this-adventure/#findComment-10246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hila Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Hi Marjorie, Congratulations on the brave decision. Wishing you the best as you make your way back to engaging in life and everything good that comes with it. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/1154-starting-this-adventure/#findComment-10256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbras Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Hi Marjorie, Welcome to Hear Peers. I am in my 60's and I was implanted with a CI in 12/2015. I thought the same thing! I now realized that I made the right decision. Yes, it takes patience and perseverance but I am looking forward to a better quality of life! Best wishes. Elaine Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/1154-starting-this-adventure/#findComment-10261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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