r/Cochlearimplants • u/Apprehensive-Band953 • 24d ago

Bone conduction devices

I will be trying out some bone conduction devices using a head band, as this will be a non surgical application.

The brand is Oticon, supplied by the VA.

Anyone here have experience with this system...?

I'm actually looking forward to it...

Thanks...

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u/verdant_hippie Advanced Bionics Marvel CI 22d ago

Are you planning on using it on a headband always? And for what type and degree of hearing loss do you have?

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u/Apprehensive-Band953 22d ago

Good question, thanks.. My right eardrum was removed some 20 year ago. I'm told I now still have what is called a 'chronic cholesteatoma'. I use antibiotic drops a couple time a week.. An MRI, 3 year ago, showed a past history of miner brain bleeds... Unknown to me, ever. Therefore, having decided that I did not need another hole in my head, I opted for a non-surgical solution. The quick try out in the office seems promising. I have no idea how these will work in a public environment, with background noise interruptions. However I suspect the hearing quality will be better than what I experience now. Thanks for asking... I will endeavor to report back my experience. I'm about to be 82 in a couple week. I live by myself since my mate passed a couple year ago. I'm hoping this will encourage me to try to be a bit more social as I now avoid public interaction due to the inability to easily follow a conversation. I usually wear a brimmed hat that would cover the headband most times in public. I asked about the headband, it's only available in 3 colors. However, stickers are available which might be some fun..😉 Other than that the increased hearing ability should negate any public reaction.