Pre-surgery pt 2: Chosing a Cochlear Implant Brand
The last (mandatory) pre-surgery step for me was to meet with the audiologist who will be working with me during…
Pre-Op!
The audiologist looked at my file and said “I see you’re really active!” I arrived in Quebec City yesterday as…
Countdown To Surgery Day
I love Christmas songs and normally spend Christmas evening playing some of my favorite Christmas classics on the piano. But…
Reflections On A Bitchy 2015
2015…You’re almost gone, and that’s fabulous. You’ve been a real pain since before you revealed yourself to us, and you…
Surgery Prep: Reading Rebuilt by Michael Chorost
This is the last week I’ll be able to hear anything with my natural hearing. The little sounds that I…
What Happens During a Cochlear Implant Surgery?
Monday January 11 – The day before my cochlear implant surgery. I went to the hospital for my pre-op appointments…
What I learned in 2016 post-surgery
Holy moly! Two whole seasons have flown by since I last posted. Apologies for the delay…but can you blame me?…
What Is Cochlear Implant Activation?
Just a little update about myself – A week after the surgery, I went to a local clinic and have…
15 Cochlear Implant Recipients Describe What Things Sounded Like After Activation
One week until activation The insertion of the electrode array into my cochlea has destroyed the last of the functioning…
The Cochlear Implant Activation Process in Quebec
During a cochlear implant surgery, a computer chip in placed behind the ear, just under the skin. Electrode arrays attached…
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