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i have the N5 on one side and the Freedom on the other. The difference between the two is the size. The N5 is smaller. I found I was able to adjust to sleeping on the side I have the N5 on faster than the Freedom. They sound pretty much the same too. It has been almost two years and so far...

Let the games begin! Wait for It, Wait For it, I see this thread being locked. Ok, be nice everyone. Respect both points of view OK!!!!!!

Angel, That is wonderful that you met your goal! Keep it up, you have a great attitude. There were a few times at the beginning where I gave myself a CI break for a few hours because I felt my brain needed a rest.

Angel, Do you have a spare processor, coil and cable? If you do, see what your hearing and the sound quality are like with the spare processor. If that doesn't work then try the cable. If you are getting headaches I would turn down the volume . The volume just might be too much for you right...

Angle, I am glad you are off to a great start. I agree with cd that it is fun to go around making noise with different things. The funniest thing was the look on my dogs face. He was looking at me like I was crazy.

Angle, The USB cable should have been with the charger. The charger is for both the remote and the batteries. To charge the batteries just attach the batteries to the charger. The part of the battery with the metal strip should be facing the Cochlear symbol. To recharge the remote, plug the...

Angle, Sorry you are having an allergic reaction. I had something similar no welts and it was not related to C.I surgery. I think it started with a Nickel allergy and then the ointment with Neomycin made it worse. I can definitely relate to the red, itchy and oozing though. Hang in there...

Angle, Thanks for the update and glad you are at home recovering. Let Hubby and Marley spoil you rotten. I also have a little dog and he was practically glued to me the whole time I was at home recovering. He even followed me into the bathroom. He did not mind the major bed head I ended...

Angle, Good Luck with your surgery! Make sure you sleep with you head elevated or sleep in a recliner for the first few days. After what you went through last year I hope this is a piece of cake. The most important thing is to be patient. It will take time for your brain to adjust to a...

I have Cochlear C.I.s and have not had any problems with customer service. If I need a replacement part I have had the part in two days. I have done really well with the implants. In choosing an C.I. think about your lifestyle. For Example, If I were a swimmer the Neptune would be very...

cdm, congrats! I am so happy you finally got your implant. Just hang in there and keep practicing with the CI.

HI all! Thanks for the feedback. First of all I am female and ewww, we are not sharing a bed because the other person is my brother(gag). We are sharing the family home. I am single, have a good job and caved to pressure. All I am going to say is that the fool put himself on SSI. I...

I share a house with someone who does not work because they are on SSI. Well, I have to get up and go to work and have my bed shaking alarm clock set for 6 am. You probably already guessed that this person has complained about the alarm clock. This is the alarm clock I need so I can get up...

Grayma, Late deafened adults tend to benefit more with CIs because they have "auditory" memory. This auditory memory helps ones brain make sense of all the the beeps and strange noises one hears at first with an implant. I am late deafened and have bilateral CIs. Like your friend,s Uncle I...

I would also see if you can find a CI Support group in your area. This way you can find out from other CI users what their experience is like. I am very familiar with the N5 because I use one in both ears. I am very happy with them but as far as recommending them you are the really best...

A cochlear implant can work for someone with profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. How well a cochlear implant works is dependent on how long one person has been deaf as well as other factors such as when a person lost their hearing(Pre-lingual/post-lingual). Those who lose their...

Andrew, Glad you like the implant so far. Did you get Sound and Way Beyond? It is an auditory rehab program for the computer and I found it great for learning to hear with the implant. I agree with you about wearing the implant everyday. I did the same thing and it payed off.

Tracy, Your experience is pretty normal. I also had the "trumpet" sound and it went away after the second mapping. The background noise should not be as much of a problem after more mappings and more time with the implant. It takes time for the brain to get used to the implant. What I...

Good luck with your surgery! I am bilateral and I found both surgeries to be easy. I had a little dizziness the first week but very little pain. Everyone is different so make sure you have the good stuff (pain meds) ready. Above all just take it easy. I find that music sounds richer with...

Shel, No you are not having "brain farts" my question was not put the way it should have been and was taken literally. The question should have been put as follows; Would a child implanted very young remember life without the implant(s) and find life with the implant abnormal? Here are some...