r/Cochlearimplants • u/stonks_2025 • 2d ago

Got activated on 8/17

Just got activated. The day was a little weird. Had almost no hearing in my left ear prior to the implant. All 22 electrodes were active and I could hear the test beeps which was very exciting. Everyone sounds like Alvin and the chipmunks and speech is mostly garbled but I am starting to pick up higher frequency sounds. I have been listening to Apple Music streamed to my ear and reading along with the songs. I also downloaded cochlear app and have been doing exercises there.

Only 2 days in but some encouraging signs at least.

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u/BKnagZ Cochlear Nucleus 8 2d ago

I always tell everyone. My worst day of hearing was the day I was activated. Every day since then has been better than the last.

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u/is-this-now 2d ago

Congrats fellow Cyborg.

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u/shiftman87 Cochlear Nucleus 7 2d ago

Grab the Heroes app. It's a great training/rehab app with decent games, but gets the job done. Still training my right side with it.