The Cochlear Implant Journey: Four Perspectives

The cochlear implant journey can be extraordinarily different for every single recipient. To hear more stories from cochlear implant recipients, check out our testimonial page: www.cochlear.c...
Michael used hearing aids for a long time before he decided to begin his cochlear implant journey. What he discovered immediately upon the activation is that he could pick up sounds that were unavailable to him before, sounds like the buttons on a microwave and the ringing of a telephone.
After her activation, Pam was intimidated. The flurry of new sounds were overwhelming. Jerome is both an audiologist and a cochlear implant recipient. He knew there would be challenges that would present themselves as he got used to his implant, but he still found himself struggling through them. The more each of them got accustomed to their new, respective lives, the more they embraced the fuller sounds of the cochlear implant journey.
The cochlear implant journey is unique for every recipient. The variables that define it include the severity of the hearing loss, the network of support a recipient has, and the recipient’s previous interaction with sound (or lack thereof).
The activation process is one of the more emotional moments of the cochlear implant journey. The experience of interacting with sound for the first time in a long time (or perhaps ever) can be incredibly overwhelming. It’s good to be prepared for the moment, at least as much as you possibly can be. We recommend having the Nucleus Smart App downloaded beforehand. For more activation information, click here: (link to new activation page)
Cochlear is proud to have a mentor program that allows new and potential recipients to connect with other recipients who have already experienced their respective journeys. Find your mentor today: community.coch...

[@Cookenour]

I have my Cochlear Nucleus activated in the Morning at Vanderbilt in Nashville.

[@CochlearAmericas]

Hello Rob, thank you for contacting us! Welcome to the Cochlear Family, please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions!

[@mercorey]

I have a question… if the implant has 22 electrodes and 1 power source for it, then how many of those electrodes “fire” at once?

[@CochlearAmericas]

Hello Mercorey! Thank you for contacting us. In order to best assist you, please send us a direct message so we can gather necessary information to support you. Thank you! Please also feel free to contact us directly at 1-800-483-3123, you can send an email to [e-mail], or Live Chat on our online store, 8am to 5pm MT. If contacting us by phone, we are available Monday through Friday 6am to 6pm MT.

[@misbahulislam8779]

Dear sir
Ofter Cochlear implant surgery
How many days can travel by airplane
Please answer me
I will thak ful bottom of my heart.

[@CochlearAmericas]

Thank you for contacting us this morning! We suggest discussing this question with your hearing health professional as they will know how your healing process is going and when it is safe to fly after the procedure. Thanks again!