HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted May 12, 2021 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Recently I went to my CI center (New York Eye & Ear) for a MAPping appointment. It was so great to have my programs adjusted and return to balanced hearing. It always surprises me how slight changes in my MAPs bring such huge improvements in sound quality. It has led me to conclude that for me there are no such things as slight MAP changes. Smile Has the pandemic delayed your MAPping appointments? Will you be able to schedule an appointment soon? Jared Charney and Megan L. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryD1944 Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 What is considered an average number of mapping sessions? I have been activated almost a year now and have only had 2 sessions. The last one I had to request. I was very happy with my hearing when I was first activated, but it seems to have deteriorated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted June 6, 2021 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 @MaryD1944 This varies by CI center/CI audiologist protocol. But definitely when things do not sound clear, it is time for a new MAPping appt. I go to New York Eye & Ear in NYC (NYEE). When I was activated in 2015, the protocol was: -activation and leave with 4 progressive programs to work through during the first week -1 week later and leave with 4 progressive programs…stay on each program for a week -1 month later MAPping -1 month later MAPping -1 month later MAPping -3 months later MAPping -6 months later MAPping Then every 6 months. Additional appts could be scheduled if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryD1944 Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 Thanks Mary Beth. Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy C Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 I had 4 mappings in the first year. Covid delayed that 4th mapping 6 months, that was September 2020. My next mapping is scheduled for Sept of this year. So far I am good with the annual mapping, if I have a problem my audiologists is just a phone call away to schedule one sooner. Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilary Beaumont Brown Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 I have had very few appts for my second ear. Surgery was 3 days before all elective surgeries were canceled. We delayed activation until 3 months post op. I had activation then 2 mappings... that's it. One year post-activation appt on the 23rd. Luckily I have done exceptionally well with second ear and by my last appt at 4 months (?) it was outperforming the older ear. I know it could use some fine tuning but I knew my CI centre was in a hot spot and while I had all faith in my team to keep me safe I opted to wait until we were no longer under stay at home orders. Can't wait to get int the booth again and for another mapping session! Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted June 18, 2021 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 Being bilateral is terrific isn’t it? So happy for you @Hilary Beaumont Brown! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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