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Right now, my usual audiologist suggested that I get myself a cochlear implant. So, I set myself a couple of appointment with Calgary Health's audiologist since my audiologist wasn't affliciated with the Calgary Regional Health Authority.
Anyways, so, I've gone to the first appointment last Friday which the first 2 appointment is the assessment appointment in which they gotta test me to see if I'm eligable for it. The cochlear implant audiologist briefed me on what exactly it is and answered my questions regarding it.
Here's some cochlear implant information for those of you who are curious.
http://www.entnet.org/healthinfo/ear...ar-implant.cfm
So, the risk that's involved in getting one is that I would lose what's left of my hearing since I am profoundly deaf but I still hear with my hearing aid. I'm not really sure about the feasiability of getting one over sticking with my analog hearing aid or getting digital hearing aid.
I've considered digital hearing aid but my audiologist advised me against it since it cost more for little improvement compared to what I have right now.
I've hear all the praise and everything about the implants. I've considered all the consequences but my biggest fear is that what if cochlear implant doesn't turn out to be so great after all?
Know anybody who had a cochlear implant and what was it like for them?