Recently I happily reached a significant Cochlear Implant milestone.

 

There are many ways to get the most out of your hearing-aid investment.  Here’s a critical one that applies to Cochlear Implants too: 

Check and double-check your ears before entering water

Get into the habit of checking your ears anytime you step into a shower, bath or pool. The day will come when you are use to wearing your aids and you’ll forget they are on.  I always stick my fingers in my ears before I hop into the shower or dive into the ocean to make sure I have my hearing aids off.

Well, guess what? I climbed into my bathtub with my cochlear implant on!  While washing my face and neck I felt it on my head!  OMG! Fortunately, it did not get wet. Thank GOD I didn’t dunk my head in the water to wash my hair!

Since learning that my left ear, with the CI, has a hearing loss of mild to moderate (whereas before it was profound) I’ve been wearing it as I wake up in the morning until I go to bed.  Obviously, that has made a difference.

Speech is beginning to become more and clearer.  I am making good progress with my cochlear implant. 

I’m thrilled.

 

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