CI – My Hearing Loss Story

My Cochlear Implant Story: Part 14 – 6-Months Post Activation

“Carly,” my partner called, manning the speedboat. I was steering the ferry, the big boss of the supermarket. Hearing him

“Hi, Carly,” the audiologist called me in Spanish from his consultation room. “How are you doing with the implant?” he

I can’t believe it’s already been 3 months since my cochlear implant was activated. It’s become such an integral part

The audiologist looked up as I entered the room, greeted me, and asked in Spanish, “How’s it going with the

What does hearing through a cochlear implant sound like? This is a question without a simple answer. These first weeks

Shakin’ Stevens’ “Merry Christmas Everyone” played on the car stereo as we made the familiar journey to Valencia. The motorway

Deciding which audio processor to choose has been a tricky part of my cochlear implant journey. In a nutshell, a

I had prepared for the worst regarding my cochlear implant surgery recovery. I am the kind of person who seems

12th November, 2024 I woke up from my cochlear implant surgery to the familiar sight of the anaesthetist, his wild