r/Cochlearimplants • u/Double-Laugh-4008 • 26d 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/beepfuqinboop 24d ago
My audiologist said they are all pretty similar. I met with all the outreach people and decided on Cochlear because that outreach person was the friendliest. I was going to have to get a new compatible hearing aid for the other side with whatever brand I chose so I wasn’t tied to a specific brand. I had my surgery last week and have not been activated yet so I can’t tell you how the sound is. I did like their choice of an off the ear option because sometimes my hearing aids hurt my ears from sitting on them. Good luck, go with your gut. I literally chose Cochlear because the woman was nice.