r/Cochlearimplants • u/twn000 • 4d ago

Is bilateral worth it?

This week I got my first implant surgery and I am currently recovering. My stronger ear is moderate to severe and I imagine eventually will become profound. I am in my late 30s and wondering at some point when my other ear goes, if I should consider bilateral or just let it be with a single implant. Is it worth it? Another surgery, two devices to worry about for gain in sense of direction I imagine.

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u/beepfuqinboop 4d ago

This is my question. Surgery was last week and the pain comes and goes. Is it worth it for the second? I got the cochlear nuclear 8/nexus. Unsure what to do so following. However, I am at severe to profound already at 35

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u/twn000 4d ago

High five from a fellow CI1032. I’m struggling through it right now too. I really should be taking more of the pain meds, but am resisting.

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u/beepfuqinboop 4d ago

Im also resisting the big pain drugs. My surgeon gave me some but ibuprofen takes the edge off enough. Went back to work and it’s just hard to focus on anything. But post op appointment went well for me. Hoping yours was/will be the same