Activation and mapping - how to deal with the next phase

[Jdashiell]

Ok I had my surgery about 5 weeks ago. I dealt with a little bit of an inner ear infection but took care of it right away. Healing process has been relatively easy.

 

Now this Friday April 29 I get the processors (Rondo and Sonnet) and being the activation and mapping.

Now what?

It seems the next phase is not well documented, or at least I missed many posts.

What do I do next? what can I expect?

I know I should carry a notebook or something to record issues, events, situations and venues I am in.

 

Is there a cause to take? a web site, a book on what to do during this new chapter in life?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Jdashiell]

This is what I heard from my MedEl rep - a speech language professional who is also implanted.

 

involve conversations with your family about live read alouds, finding some free audio books apps, also your public library most likely offers free access to audio books to members.  You can also practice listening by reading aloud to yourself which also allows you to monitor your speech since you will access to a broader range of speech frequencies with the CI. At least for me, listening with a CI positively impacted my speech production and was an interesting experience that I had not considered.  I love listening to the TV and live speech in a whole new way to monitor my own speech production.  J

[Mary Beth]

Read our thread on aural rehab for lots of good tips

[Sandy]

I would suggest using children's books for audio. I tried adult ones to start and got frustrated. Put yourself in situations you would normally avoid like restaurants, family gatherings). I had a friend read the numbers (mixed up) on cards from 1-100. Make lists of things like fruit, veggies, what's in different rooms of your house, clothing and have someone read them and you answer. But remember the the 3 Ps - patience, practice and perseverance. As Adam has said, it's a marathon not a sprint. Treat yourself kindly and take a break when you find that hearing has made you tired.

[Kara of Canada]

I started with on,y wearing the CI for two hours a day. As well as in training. I started with a program call AB Clix. Go from there. Children's books are easiest to start with as well.

[Mary Beth]

I sent you a private message. You should see it at the top where the small envelope is.

[Ivana Marinac]

Software on your computer which can help you to exercise.