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You might consider a CI to be a robotic device, but a human with a CI does not thereby become a robot. You might call them a cyborg, but calling them a robot would not meet the definition of the word. For instance, "Robocop" (from the movie) was not a robot, it was a cyborg. Similarly, Darth...

I've heard the term "robotic" used as well. It's just not an accurate description. I think that's what liltalia is trying to say.

Bilaterals have become pretty common when appropriate for young children, but implanting them at the same time is less common. 1) It may not be appropriate because one ear may be getting some access to sound that you don't want to damage; 2) There may be some question on the proper...

From stories I've heard from others, some people do change their personality after getting cochlear implant(s). Sometimes they stop associating with their other Deaf friends and can take on an air of self-importance. I find that very sad and relatively disgusting, but I have heard of it...

The surgeon we were originally going to choose all but refused to do simultaneous, bilateral implants. He never actually said he wouldn't do it, but they were stalling (in our minds) for insurance approval and it appeared that #1 he was not comfortable with implanting before 1 year, and #2...

Drew's scar is pretty noticeable, but I just tell him "chicks dig scars". Most people seem to like it, actually. Here's a pic:

In my opinion, some of Kalista's posts are similar to what it would be like if I periodically posted stories of some way in which a deaf person was harmed because they couldn't hear, in an effort to show how silly it is for anyone to not get implanted. If I believed that, I suppose I have the...

Tell us what your insurance provider is...maybe someone else on here has been successful in getting hearing aids or CI's covered with them and you can use that decision as precedent. We were originally told that our insurance policy did not cover hearing aids or cochlear implants, but we...

This did not answer either of my questions. Also, I didn't say CI's were better than hearing aids. I said I strongly disagree with your assertion that CI's are "just like" hearing aids. Basically, I have no idea what you're trying to tell me, other than that you love using scuba gear that...

Where did you get your information that leads you to the conclusion that cochlear implants are "just like" hearing aids? I strongly disagree. Are you only against ones that would go in your body? Only against ones that modify a bodily function?

You're welcome. It's obvious that you are involved in your daughter's life, the process, and that you care - which are the most important things of all.

If I may be so bold, I'd like to suggest to you that you may want to move into a more aggressive stance when it comes to getting what you feel is right for your daughter. For example, don't simply wait for the surgeon's office to call back with the appointment. You've already determined that...

This is a very good point, because they do argue this frequently. Your other point is a good one too, but I am going to guess that because her hearing loss is due to the Connexin-26 gene that they are about as certain as can be that the loss is definite, and that the cochlea is likely fully...

Our total "provider charges" for bilateral cochlear implant surgery were $155,000 and change.

Best of luck to Kairi (and your entire family). Drew also has the Connexion-26 mutation, perhaps his blog will help you in some way.

<Low, rumbling voice> This summer, one man is thrust into a role he never bargained for... He once was just a man with "normal" hearing, but no longer... On July 4th, 2008...you'll meet... <Cue overly dramatic superhero type music> Super Faulty Car Engine Hearing Guy! "Super Faulty Car...

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If the military saw this use for them, it might in the future.

"Normal" is always an artificial and relative construct based on one's surroundings. Personally, I understand why some Deaf persons feel CI on a child is abusive - I can "see" it through their eyes. I just disagree with that view. Deaf persons can feel it is perfectly justified to take away a...

I've thought about this in the past, and I was wondering if there will be situations where soldiers are fitted with cochlear implants so that they can return to duty (after severe hearing loss) and then essentially be immune to situations where other soldiers would be injured by extremely loud...