Cochlear Implant Patient Story

December 1, 2011

Thanks to the Michigan Ear Institute for two of their great doctors; Seilesh Babu, M.D. and Stacey Cohen, Doctor of Audiology.

Ten years ago I was diagnosed with high pitch hearing loss due to permanent nerve damage.
In the last 3 years, my hearing continued to decline, making speech recognition almost impossible.
I had my surgery on Sept 22, 2011 and can hardly believe the new world of sound I am starting to hear…

Everyday conversations, TV, radio and cellphones are becoming a wonderful reality again. What’s so exciting is I am still learning and improving as time goes on. My wife is so excited that we now can have wonderful conversations and even talk on the cell and home phone. What also is so exciting is to be able to talk and hear my grandkids.

By the way I’m 67 years old and thank God that I had this surgery. I have the Cochlear Nucleus 5 Processor System. As Don’s wife, it has been a very frustrating time for me and my family.
We are SOOO thankful that he got this surgery.

He can hear us!!!

We as his family also have to learn to adjust and know that he can hear and we don’t have to use signs or write down what we are trying to tell him. It’s great that even in the car we can talk to each other. It no longer is a one person conversation. We highly recommend this surgery for those that can’t hear.

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