Nucleus® 7 Hybrid™ Implant System* & ReSound Hearing Aid – Bimodal
I enjoy sharing my experience with others in support of their hearing journeys.
A quick summary about Susan H.
- My hearing loss began after a severe viral infection.
- I struggled to hear women’s and children’s voices and later men’s voices as well.
- Now, I can hear my daughter clearly, freely talk on the phone, and pursue work projects again.
My hearing journey began after I experienced a severe viral infection. I remember not being able to hear the phone ring and realizing something was wrong. Shortly after, I got hearing aids and went on with my life. I didn’t realize my hearing loss would be progressive, dropping unpredictably through the next years until hearing aids were no longer effective. I struggled with my career and hearing my daughter, as well as most women’s and children’s voices. Men’s voices came next and I couldn’t function professionally. I was losing my career and my relationships were suffering, I was devastated. I learned about the Hybrid™ implant system through a friend, went in for an assessment and sometime later I scheduled the procedure. My sister shed tears of joy at my activation, and my family was thrilled. Although it took time, I could communicate with them again, and life got a lot more pleasant for all of us! I felt like I’d been given my life back.
I found a mentor early on in my hearing journey. She was tremendously helpful, and we remain friends today. I mentor others because this is a difficult journey and I don’t want anyone to go through it alone. My advice to others considering this type of hearing solution: Reach out, don’t try to go it alone. The fears and concerns you’re having are likely the same as we all had!
I’m also available to connect on Cochlear Americas – Connect with a Mentor Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CochlearConnectwithaMentor
