SWS0107 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 I'll getting implanted in my left ear on November 11. In the meantime my hearing has dropped completely in my right ear. Would it be a better decision to also start process for implant in my second ear, or should I wait for few months/years to get my second ear implanted? Can somebody share their experience with second implants? Thank you for your suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted October 31, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 @SWS0107 Wishing you the best on Nov 11th! Your CI team will guide you. Typically it is easier to have less time between sides. 6-8 months is rather common. Some adults get both sides done in one surgery. Some adults wait longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted November 1, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 @SWS0107 And bilateral is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Pittsburgh Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 @SWS0107 I am bilateral first implant 2016 second2018 best decision I’ve ever made. Good Luck Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Jewel Posted November 2, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 @SWS0107I'm not bilaterally implanted but my surgeon is the one who decided which ear to do first. Originally he wanted to do the worst ear but at my preop appointment he switched to the better ear. Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWS0107 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 I'm getting my second implant in January. Super excited! Mary Featherston and Mary Beth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Pittsburgh Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 @SWS0107what a great way to start the New Year.I am bilateral first implant 2016 second 2018 Best move I ever made Good Luck keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted December 8, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 @SWS0107 Bilateral CIs are amazing! Wishing you the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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