Where to Start for the Cochlear Implant Process

October 12, 2011

I also want to mention there are several other companies out there. Each of

these websites has CI Centers. These Centers are the only ones authorized to

perform test and surgery.

I believe Cochlear America currently has a hold on all of their

implants/surgerys due to the recent recall.

I also would like to provide some advice regarding implants for the deaf, based

on my experience and perhaps reason why the Audi has not recommend it. Implants

are not for everyone,(and not everyone qualifies for one) and someone that is

profoundly deaf and never heard before, it will take time for them to get used

to hearing and recognizing sounds. Your sister has to be very motivated to want

an Implant and be willing to go for frequent visits as well as speech therapy if

there is a need for it. The Most important person is the audiologist as that

person will be one you will be spending a lot of time with. So, of course,

you'll want someone that your comfortable with. If you would like more info

based on my experience or general questions. You may email me off line.

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> So, I am starting to look into this for my sister. She is 36 and was born

deaf. I was reading that the FDA approved Cochlear Implants for those who are

considered disabled as those who would require a prosthetic limb like an amputee

and that the cost is covered under Medicare. The only help she has ever received

wasn't really help at all. The audiologists have only provided her with Hearing

Aids and have never even tried to do the assessments to make an effort for a

cochlear implant surgery. Should I have her go to a new audiologist to begin the

real testing to begin the process or what. I am so frustrated that the

audiologist hasn't even tried to help her get an implant. Any help or

recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

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> Thanks.

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