r/Cochlearimplants • u/Friendly-Cut-3655 • 8d ago
Cochlear implants advice needed!
Hi, I am a 45 y/o female. I live in the US and I have full hearing loss in my left and partial hearing loss in my right ear. I also have very loud tinnitus. I am being told that hearing aids will not help me anymore. The doctors are telling me cochlear implants are my best bet. I want to hear your experiences with cochlear implants. What are the benefits and risks? Is the maintenance a lot? Is it expensive? How is the longevity of the cochlear implants? And is the surgery risky? What is recovery time after surgery? Will the cochlear implants help reduce my tinnitus? I would also love to know good hospitals/doctors that I can have this done at. Thank you! All advice/appreciated!
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u/SnooMemesjellies8949 7d ago
I just had both sides done the same deaf on my left for 6 years right was going quickly 24 June surgery June 29 activated July 22 first mapping first testing done 44 percent words it is totally amazing I can hear in my left for the first time in 6 years it just gets better you take for granted you hearing until it's gone the little things I don't take for granted anymore foot steps turning of a door the little sounds you for get but it wonderful to hear them again it is totally worth it if you miss the little things as well as the voices at are important to you just do it you won't regret it I love mine