maggiemay Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Hello, I am new to this page, but I have had my 1st CI for 10 years, and am onsidering going bilateral. I would appreciate any input or feedback from anyone who has 2 implants. Thank you Lonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclay66490 Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 I was bilaterally implanted at the same time a little over 5 years ago. It's been a true life saver for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpl2ci Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Madeline, Going bilateral offers incredible benefits over remaining unilateral. If you qualify, go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted May 21, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 I would not change my decision at all if offered the chance to go back to one. If you have not already taken that step, I strongly suggest looking into it a little more. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted May 21, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Watching - and counting days until that moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted May 22, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Hopefully soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted May 22, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Hopefully soon Have to do something before it, so the area wouldn't be compromised with another BB... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonny Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Hi Madeline I have two CI's and I wish I had done it sooner! I had one ci 15 yrs ago and the second 5 yrs later after insurance said they would cover it. Anytime I don't have the second one on, it feels like I have a blank spot in my head and it is harder to tell where the sounds are coming from. I listen to music a lot and I can hear placement of sounds around the room due to both sides getting different sounds. It makes for a full experience when listening to music that should be listened to in a large environment. Also, when I work in a heavy construction environment, I can tell where the danger is if I have a bilateral setup. If I get tired, I turn one off when I can or I turn one off to save it for later if I know I am going to kill it with sweat. I hope that you get the full benefits of all that our technology offers and take advantage of it! Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted June 14, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Hi Lonny, Welcome at the community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted June 14, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 When asked after going bilater(I was bi lateral sequential) the difference between one and two. When I was activated with one, I thought there was no was it can get any better than this. Then I was activated with the second. The best way I could use to describe it was CRISPER, CLEARER and FULLER. Plus sound location improved immensely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tttt Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Hi I am also new to this page. Just learned that my grandson is getting bilateral. Glad to hear that it is the way to go. Have a question - What does "FSP is not indicated for prelingual children in the US” mean? Implants with this technology is not available for children in the US? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted June 16, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Tttt First, welcome to hearpeers!! I may be wrong but as far as I know the FSP is for Children as well as adults. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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