Re: Re: HA in implanted ear?

[Guest guest]

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What is a CPA?

Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with Freedom BTE

Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05

Right ear - Nucleus Freedom

Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06

Deafblind/Postlingual

[Guest guest]

,

That's what I thought you meant, but I wasn't sure. <smile> Thanks for

clarifying!

I was also given that suggestion following surgery. In addition, I was

advised to keep my mouth open when coughing or sneezing.

Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with Freedom BTE

Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05

Right ear - Nucleus Freedom

Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06

Deafblind/Postlingual

[Guest guest]

, From my personal experience, you are playing it smart by not trying

your HA on your implanted ear.

After my right ear was implanted and before activation, I had a horrific

experience. When alone, I never wore my HA's. While driving I would turn up

the volume to hear the radio. Well I turned it up extra loud to enjoy my

jazz CD's. I felt pain in my implanted ear that was unbearable, and it

lasted for a long time after I turned off the radio. I was very worried that

I had caused permanent damage. I did notice before the pain hit, then I felt

vibrations in the ear.

Ralph

CII 8/01

HiRes 2/03

>I also have two weeks before advation and I do not want to jeopardize

> the bonding process with the cochlea and the seal on the cochlea with

> the array. I also have to stay off from using CPA for three weeks and I

> am not going jeopardize that for the same reason as well.

>