It looks like the surgery did added one aftereffect: inflammation in the ear. It hurts from time to time. Cochlear implant: -1, Hearing aids: 1. The processor died. I haven’t been using it because I wear the BTE (behind-the-ear), but when my music cable stopped working, I got the processor out to test which cable …
Category: Implant Experience
Finally Got the Song
Claiming I listened to a song 50+ times in one week is no exaggeration. I was determined to learn it as mentioned in the previous entry, and finally did. It’s a combination of memorization and music recognition that helps me follow the song. A section of the song is not covered in the lyrics that …
Can't Get the Song down
I am hooked on a song and am trying to learn the words of it — I only know some of the words. So, I reviewed the lyrics along with the song a dozen times. On my way to the chiropractor yesterday, I listened to the song in the car and couldn’t get more than …
Cable Clip
One useful product I got was the cable clip. It holds the cable I use for listening to music or whatever to my shirt. No more tugging at my ear or trying to make a paperclip stay in place. Although, the cord slips through at times and I have to adjust it, it is easier …
Auditory Training
Sue wrote about auditory training (therapy). She didn’t think she needed it, but found it to be extremely helpful. With the help of her therapist, she has found her weak points and is working on them. They’ve been able to adjust her MAPS accordingly, giving her more power in those certain frequencies. She is not …
Stay on!
Sue, a fellow parent and CIer, wrote, “I received the Mic Lock from Cochlear today. Tried it out and so far so good. Everything is staying in place and it’s very comfortable. I might even go outside to test it out in our 5 inches, so far, of snow (I live in Ohio). Or maybe …
One Year after Girl's CI
KXAN checks in with Hailey after One Year Of Hearing. In my day, I broke the cords on my hearing aids when I was an infant. Hailey, a CI’er, took her implant off many times a day. She was a year old when she had the implant and the first four months were rough, but …
ESPrit 3G
I went in for a MAPping session and walked away with a ESPrit 3G. This is the behind the ear device. In other words, no more cord to get caught on things or for baby to grab and no pager-sized device pulling down my clothes! I’m disappointed because I wanted the silver one and got …
Different Opinions on CIs
Iowans share their opinions on cochlear implants and this opinion is reflective of the country, not just Iowa. My opinion is that the person should do what he decides is best for him.
About Cochlear Implants
NIDCD Health Information has an easy to read Q&A page explaining cochlear implants and how they work.