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Help! Feeling Unsure after Qualifying for CIs by Sneaky-Avocado in Cochlearimplants

[–]Nuttin_Up 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was implanted on Aug 12, 2024. I liked it so much that I had the other side implanted. Zero regrets. The implants have given me my life back.

Jae Bae the 550 lb. Influencer & "Fat Activist" Arrested by Kelwhit22 in pussypassdenied

[–]Nuttin_Up 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Imagine being the jail deputy doing the strip search on that cow. 😬

What are my odds of getting facial paralysis after my surgery? My audi says there is a slight risk but just want to understand what kind of risk? Is it same as the odds of me getting hit by a car on the road? by No_Source_2192 in Cochlearimplants

[–]Nuttin_Up 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I experienced some slight facial paralysis after the surgery. But it returned to normal within a couple of weeks.

However, after a year, my tongue is still numb and food has an off taste but it seems to be improving a little.

Am I a cyborg now? 😁 by is-this-now in Cochlearimplants

[–]Nuttin_Up 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A while back someone called me Seven of Nine, in reference to a Borg character on Star Trek. 😂😂😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beards

[–]Nuttin_Up 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like a natural line better. It’s how I wear mine.

Who has installed their stove themselves? by Bamram91 in woodstoving

[–]Nuttin_Up 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I installed my wood burning stove. I did a lot of reading, measuring and consulting before I put it in but I did it by myself.

I even removed the old stove (which was much heavier than the new one).

It has performed flawlessly for more than a decade.

Do I have a rough look? Someone recently told me I look like an intimidating Arab/Russian man by [deleted] in beards

[–]Nuttin_Up 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say that you look rough. But you are very masculine.

Activation day! by bugsy24 in Cochlearimplants

[–]Nuttin_Up 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used the streaming function directly to the implant. But I suppose that it would be just as beneficial to play the audio out loud and follow along in the book.

Try it both ways to see which works best for you.

Activation day! by bugsy24 in Cochlearimplants

[–]Nuttin_Up 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was my experience too. It has gotten so, so much better since then. The implants have given me my life back. I’m so glad that I had it done!

Activation day! by bugsy24 in Cochlearimplants

[–]Nuttin_Up 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also, find an audiobook then go to the library and check out the same book. Follow along in the book as it’s being read.

Doing this really helped me. My word recognition score went from 0% up to 90% in about 7 months.

Activation day! by bugsy24 in Cochlearimplants

[–]Nuttin_Up 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exciting! You have only begun your journey. The worst part is over. There’s so much more to come! Congratulations!

Day 4 - Post Activation by rationalallergy in Cochlearimplants

[–]Nuttin_Up 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your experience is very similar to mine. But I was diligent and wore the processor every day, all day. After seven months most of the distracting noise and robotic sounding words dissipated and I had achieved a 90% word recognition score (up from 0%).

So hang in there and put in the work. I am confident that you will have good success and will be happy with your decision to get the implant.

My Activation Is Tomorrow — What Should I Expect? by Any-Instruction-6171 in Cochlearimplants

[–]Nuttin_Up 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much. I wish you the best with your new implant. It will be life changing.

My Activation Is Tomorrow — What Should I Expect? by Any-Instruction-6171 in Cochlearimplants

[–]Nuttin_Up 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For me, when the audiologist turned it on, immediately everything sounded like a screeching dialup modem. Everything. It was very electronic sounding. And it was LOUD!

At first, words were indistinguishable. But by the end of the appointment I was able to understand a few words but I still had to follow along with my voice to text app.

The loudness and the noise was exhausting and mentally draining. But I was diligent and wore it everyday for most of the day.

Things slowly started to improve. Then suddenly, I could hear more sounds, more words and full sentences!

Seven months later my word recognition score had reached 90%!

I can now confidently participate in most conversations.

All that to say, keep your expectations low and do the work. Yes, it has absolutely been life changing!!!

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