SoCalRes Posted October 28, 2021 Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 Hello I was first diagnosed with hearing loss about 40 years ago. Needless to say, my hearing has steadily got worse and I am now facing (more like fighting!) at least one implant. I have, as I am sure everyone has had, concerns and was so happy to find this forum. I have some basic questions about life after and would love to get feedback from those who have first hand knowledge and experience. First I am interested in what sounds are like ie: timers, tea kettles and similar devices. Are the sounds fairly normal? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted October 28, 2021 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 @SoCalRes Welcome to HearPeers! At first everything sounded strange to me. It took my brain some time to catch on but after it figured it out, WOW! Absolutely amazing! I have bilateral Med-El cochlear implants and they have changed my life. I love listening and am in awe of how natural sounding everything is now, even music. Aural rehab helped me a lot. Check out our rehab topic for lots of tips. Wishing you the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalRes Posted October 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 Thank you. I have other questions also that I will be positng! Such a huge step!! Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted October 28, 2021 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 @SoCalRes It is a big decision. Here is a link to my cochlear implant story in case you are interested. It is captioned. We are a friendly group so ask as many questions as you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianna Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 Hi so cal res, are you in southern california? (Just a guess) My situation is similar, hearing loss started about 60 years ago for me, lucky i still have 50 percent hearing in both ears but serious deficit in word comprehension. Recently retired, i took myself to a university with a large otarlyngology department with no referral and requested a hearing test. Long story short, i was implanted 2 months ago. Every one is different, there are many stories here, wow moments, check them out. I wanted to enjoy family time, not having to say what, or mixing up conversations. Etc etc. I am so glad i did it, i can be in a room with two family members, and get all of the conversation. Three isnt too bad either. So let the questions rip! 💘 di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalRes Posted October 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 3 hours ago, Mary Beth said: @SoCalRes It is a big decision. Here is a link to my cochlear implant story in case you are interested. It is captioned. We are a friendly group so ask as many questions as you wish. Thank you so much Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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