pennyriley Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 I am nearly 70 and have been severely deaf in my left ear for about 17 years, but because my right functioned well I never explored options to increase hearing. I was also living overseas for the vast majority of that time. Then suddenly this March the hearing in my right ear began fluctuating wildly. Some days I can hear well enough when talking to just one person, other days, it's impossible. Groups are always difficult now even on 'good' days. It has stabilised somewhat now, and I am having a hearing aid fitted for that ear next week. However I am being considered for a CI in the left ear which is functionally useless. Has anyone on this forum had a CI after such a long period of deafness, and if so can you please share your experience. Thank you, Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted September 7, 2020 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 @pennyriley Welcome to HearPeers. My right ear heard absolutely nothing following a surgery to treat Ménière’s disease. It stayed that way for 24 years before being implanted. It is an amazing CI ear. Aural rehab helped me a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennyriley Posted September 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 That is really helpful. I have heard the longer the wait the less certain the outcome. I know there will be plenty of work to do after. Thanks for responding so quickly. Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted September 8, 2020 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 @pennyriley Wishing you the best! Which processor are you choosing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennyriley Posted September 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 I’m not at that point. The day they did the evaluation was a good day and I didn’t qualify but it seems inevitable in the future given how the right ear is now acting. What do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted September 8, 2020 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 @pennyriley I am using Rondo processors and very excited for the Rondo 3 release later this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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