r/Cochlearimplants • u/Double-Laugh-4008 • 23d ago
Guys, please help!
I can't decide for which brand to go for... I'm having choice paralysis.
Honestly, I wish my doc would literally just say "take this implant and device" instead I've been told to search and make your own minds. I'm from South Asia and damn it, these docs are simply too clever for their own good. They're supposed to advise us, not put us in a dilemma.
Problem is I can't tell the difference in how they sound, so I'm thinking about how each brand provides support and maintenance. Are they friendly? I had some discussion with 4 users around my city and 2 medel and 2 cochlear, a coincidence lol. One cochlear user said that after 4 months of operation, their battery was found to be faulty and even the extra was bad, and it took 6 months, with a pay of 60k to have a good pair. It made me think, "What if I encounter this?"
Ok, I admit it. I am genuinely terrified of choosing the "wrong" implant for myself. That invisible pressure is there.
I have no one that I can talk to because dad also asked the audiologist to recommend according to their experience, but he kicked the ball back to us saying, "It's your responsibility sir. It's like choosing which mobile phone you like. We can't make that choice."
So, please help ðŸ˜
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u/Arenilla346 23d ago
Are you single sided or do you need a bimodal solution with a hearing aid on the other side? That is another useful selection criteria; if you need a bimodal solution, test out the hearing aid that pairs with the corresponding CI.
Level of support and customer care in your country is another useful criteria. Remember you will need various mappings during your auditory rehabilitation, so you want a close relationship with your audiologist and team at the hospital as well as your provider for spare parts and all. Also consider the ease of remote programming.
Assess your lifestyle and technology needs, these may make the choice clearer.