Bilateral implants

[Guest guest]

Sorry so late in posting but this week has been so hectic. I am just trying to

figure out what the real question is. My daughter was implanted at the same

time bilaterally. Things are going so great with her.

I mean the things that I can think of that is different is yes definitely the

hearing aids are out the window. We donated ours the day after surgery. I

think that some of the difference is that you don't have to specifically work on

one side than the other. They were " given to her " at the same time so they will

learn at the same rate. Yes, we still test each implant separately to make sure

that they are working but other than that her implants are on together.

As far as what to expect. You see the localization, or at least we did, very

quickly. We could tell that she does better in louder environments vs other

kids with one. Now those that are implanted later with the second definitely

acquire these skills in time but I think in from what I have been told it just

comes faster when they are implanted at the same time.

I don't know if that helps at all or if I have restated something another has

said on this. For me it is hard because I only know what I have experienced. I

can read or talk to others regarding this but then each child is so individual

in the process too. It is hard to tell the difference between just

individuality and the difference between implanted together vs in separate

surgeries.

Mom of 4

Marcus 14

daniel 13

Jon 11

Annika 3

bilaterally implanted 3/1/04

hookup 3/25/04

[Guest guest]

Hi,

We are considering a bilateral implant for our 3 1/3 year old

daughter. I would love to hear from parents or people who have

experience with this.

Thank you!

in Cincinnati

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