Bilaterals for Charla

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Hi Charla,

If your husband is doing fine with one, and doesn't feel he needs

hearing on both sides, then why do it? On the other hand, we have 2

ears, so we are supposed to have hearing on both sides. How does your

husband feel? Does he think he needs to hear on both sides? I have but

one implant, have had it for 8-1/2 years and don't feel I need another at

this point.

I'm not sure if your husband's current implant can be upgraded to what

Bionics is offering now and down the road. Not sure what the cut off was

for age of implants. Some folks can be upgraded, and others cannot. I

know they are offering new things, but it depends on how old the implant

is. You might check their website and see if he's able to upgrade when

it becomes available.

If he's not, then that might be a reason to consider implanting the

other side.

Did the Dr. say why he thought your husband needed a bilateral?

The Original

Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 13:49:51 -0000

From: " drakeandsprig " <crcanadag@...>

Subject: cochlear implants

I'm not sure if my previous message was sent or not. Here goes again.

My husband's new doctor just yesterday suggested a bilateral cochlear

implant for him. He already has a successful Clarion implant from

Advanced Bionics that he has had for 7 years. It is all new to us. We

are starting to get info. right this minute. My husband is in a state

of shock.

Charla Connelley Shadduck for Ross A Shadduck