mikeaz123 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Hi all, so I just received my cochlear implant which is CA's newest implant, and I was told I was one of the first in the country to receive it. I have been using my processor for about 2 weeks now. My background is... I'm 41, and have had degenerative hearing loss since birth, my right ear has pretty much always been useless but I didn't require an over the ear aid until about 15 years ago and it's gotten to the point where I can't talk on the phone too well anymore. I consulted with the Mayo and they said I was candidate and well, here I am about 2 months later with my implant! First impressions are that I could actually some words right away out of my right ear without the assistance. Since my 3 adjustment appointment, I can hear more words and understand my mom on the phone. Her voice sounds different of course but not mechanical. I am also experiencing a dullness in my right ear with the processor only. Sometimes the voices or music sound distant and unclear but sometimes if I'm right next to a person, I can hear somewhat ok by reading lips. I know they say it takes about 6 months to a year to hear "normally", but I was curious if people have experienced the dullness/distance effect, if thats a normal issue or not? I wearing a hearing aid in my left ear (resound enzo) and having both working at the same time has greatly helped me. I can actually understand some song lyics more clearly before, and the drums are nice and loud; those were always dull before with the aid only. So far, so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted August 8, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 @mikeaz123 Congratulations on your CI. We have a lot of great info in our REHAB topic. This forum is hosted by Med-El so almost all of us use Med-El implants here. You may want to check with other people using your processor. They may have setting suggestions that may help. Regardless of brand, it takes awhile to reach a stable MAP. It gets better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeaz123 Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Oops, I'm sorry... I was trying to find their forum but didn't have any luck. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted August 9, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 It’s not a problem and you are welcome to stay and share your journey here. You just won’t find support for your devices/setting options/etc here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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