One Month Later

It has been a month since my implant activation, so it was time for my first appointment with the audiologist.  There are things that need to be done to the implant processor.  That’s called mapping and it is done in increments. They had told me at activation that I would be wanting more volume and that was true.  At activation I had just one “program” and that was just hearing in a general environment.  Now I have a setting for restaurant environment and forward focus which means I can focus on hearing just one person.

I had hoped to be able to filter out noise, but that is part of having an implant and it will fade in time. I also hear an echo which seems to be fading out in the last few days.  The audiologist was very pleased with my progress and I think I am too. 

The two implant accessories that I’m using are immensely helpful.  I use the mini microphone in group or crowd situations.  For example my pastor wore it when he was preaching and I was sitting near the backof the church and it streamed into my ears.   The TV Streamer streams into my ears as well.  I can turn each device off and on from my processor.

My next mapping appointment is in another month. My implant is a Cochlear N7 and I can call Cochlear customer service anytime I need help.  They are extremely knowledgeable.

Meanwhile I’m “practicing hearing.”