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    Cochlear implants and martial arts

    Whoa whoa whoa.. I meant that I want to do these things BEFORE getting an implant. I know I was very clear in my post. Okay Alicia I've had it.. I've been too apologetic and I felt as if I've been walking on egg shells with you. You haven't been very nice, understanding, and demonstrated no...
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    Cochlear implants and martial arts

    Dear AllDeaf.com, Today is an amazing day for me. I just came home from the doctor and he said that even when there's a 300 pound Italian man pinning my face with concentrated weight, head gear is enough to protect me. I have decided to get a CI after all. :) My next step is to do...
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    Cochlear implants and martial arts

    Okay it sounds impossible to roll after CI... Wow I feel pretty screwed. I understand that hearing is more important but I wish you guys wouldn't make it sound as easy as sacrificing a stick of stale bubblegum for better hearing. It feels like even after CI I will still be depressed...
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    Cochlear implants and martial arts

    I understand it's common sense. I get that. It's a small chip in your head and one would think that a judo slam resulting in landing on your head would probably damage such a small chip. I just want an OFFICIAL answer. Sorry if I'm being a dick. I just want a yes or no answer. But and again...
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    Cochlear implants and martial arts

    Thanks for the replies but perhaps I wasn't clear. I understand I can't wear hearing aids when I fight. I take off my current hearing aids when I roll anyway. I just want to know if it's okay to wrestle/fight with a chip inside my head. Does Matt Hamill have CI?
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    Cochlear implants and martial arts

    Hi everyone. I have usher syndrome type IIIA. I have been doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 3 years and it is something I will never stop doing. I am losing a LOT of hearing.. Communication is now impossible so I need CI surgery. I was told that you cannot wrestle after CI surgery...
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