Tatyana Zlotsky 0 Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 My name is Tatyana and my mother is scheduled to get Me-Del cochlear implant in a few weeks. I was hoping to speak with some folks who have recently had the procedure for advice and feedback. Mom is 59, has 12% hearing and is doing one ear to see how it goes. She is very nervous and so am I Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth 3,072 Posted January 30, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Where are you located? You can reach out to Med-El to be put in contact with users. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tatyana Zlotsky 0 Posted January 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Hi Mary Beth, thank you for your reply. We are in NYC - who can I reach out to Med-El? Thanks again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth 3,072 Posted January 30, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Hi Tatyana, I live 5 hours from NYC but my CI center is in NYC. Small world. Call Med-El USA and ask for the contact information for your COM (Consumer Outreach Manager). I believe it is Gina Grecco. You may also ask to speak with Amanda Curtis (at the Med-El USA number) and she can help you. Feel free to post questions here and get support from all over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HearPeers Heroes Adam 348 Posted January 31, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 This community here has folks at all different stages of their hearing journey. I believe all would be happy to share their experience to give your mom and yourself some peace of mind. As Marybeth said, feel free to ask as many questions as you would like. I have 2 CIs but got them at different times. It's called bilateral sequential. Adam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_D 69 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Hi. Before my first implant surgery, I was deaf in my right ear (born deaf) and had no more than 10% of my hearing left in my left ear. I had my right ear implanted to see how it would work for me - and it (within a year) became my dominant ear. I had it implanted in January 2015. Last June, I moved forward and had my left ear implanted. Now, six months since Activation Day (my hearing - both together) is basically "normal" hearing now - I hear far better now than I have ever heard before! I hope your mother's journey is a success. Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HearPeers Heroes Adam 348 Posted February 4, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Ms_D what a great testimony. Thank you so much for sharing Ms_D 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_D 69 Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Thanks Adam! I love being able to share my experience! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HearPeers Heroes Adam 348 Posted February 8, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 I think this is why hearpeers is so helpful. It makes a big difference when you can talk to somebody who has walked in your shoes and understands Ms_D 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_D 69 Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 I agree! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada 718 Posted February 9, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Not only that but to ask questions and FIND the answers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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