The Reality of Cochlear Implant Activation [CC]

[@c.n.5286]

Thank you for sharing your Story! This is important and relevant for me right now and... just thank you

[@BrianJohns]

Thank you for watching! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@robroby10]

Thanks for this video. rob

[@mickeylaster1627]

Hi Brian, activation was yesterday. I know sounds, voices will improve over time. At the moment everything sounds robotic. I already started to use the reading audio books. I am amazed at what this CI can do for me in the future. Mickey

[@BrianJohns]

This journey will be both challenging and fun at the same time! Best of luck! :-)

[@stevenmarriott5088]

i know its takes while to get used to it im on program 1 at the moment i can hear cicada as well fridge crickets and grasshoppers and annoying trucks sounds and sounds in distance and shopping centre sounds really weird and more quieter than hearing aids i dont understand

[@BrianJohns]

It takes time to adjust and you'll get more comfortable with the new CI sounds. Indeed, it can be annoying at first. :-) Good luck on your journey!

[@stevenmarriott5088]

Brian Johns yeah ive been used for like 2 months after activation i use rechargeable battery and normal battery as well i never i have never have normal hearing all my life my deafness cause by cmv i had wearing hearing aids since when i was 3 half years old

[@1drhnsd1]

Do you feel that you have learned to understand speech that sounds different from what it used to sound like -OR- do voices sound the same as they did before the implant? Can you hear and enjoy music - like piano now? If yes, what brand CI did you get? Thanks.

[@BrianJohns]

For me, there is way more clarity with the CIs than with hearing aids. HAs are amplifiers and as such amplified distorted sounds after it went downhill in the summer of 2012. And yes, I hear and enjoy music. It may take time and a few mapping sessions before you get to that point. The journey is different for each person. It's been amazing for me.

[@steveperdeaux6910]

Hi Brian , i was wondering how having a cochlear implant will affect playing sports. I play Hockey and i am concerned if i will be able to continue after my implant is healed. By the way i am having the surgery next week. Thanks Steve .

[@BrianJohns]

First, good luck with the surgery! Second, ask your audiologist/doctor about the sports situation. Every individual and sports are different. Keep me posted!

[@praveenkumar-mr3qj]

how long it will take to get comfortable fully?/ and how to adjust speech processor ?? can u tell me?

[@BrianJohns]

I apologize for my oversight. It depends on the individual. In my case, it took about 6 months for me to get comfortable with each cochlear implant. From that point on, it's a continuous process as the programs can be tweaked numerous years in subsequent years.

[@tenniskinsella7768]

I'm hearing normal sound after 4 weeks ots just no true sound is not right for ever. I have a small remote control that I can adjust up and down going to try mobile on phone soon I've just had an upgrade and with this one I can now hear most of the videos on utube.before with rhe old one I could just hear voice and I've gone upon my hearing test from the old one. I expect I'm too old to have further upgrade but they get better and better all the time I really recommend them

[@suzannemistretta9275]

I haven't heard a cicada in like 30 years!