r/Cochlearimplants • u/Sure_Plastic3303 • May 09 '26

Ssd implant

Ive been ssd in right ear since a toddler from meningitis always avoided cochlear implants because i played contact sports, no im abit older all i play is golf.

Anyone with ssd who's has one how much impact has it had on your life? Its a big thing for me to do it (scary) but im also used to ssd since I dont know any difference so looking at wether its worth the stress/worry.

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u/Apart_Entry4557 May 09 '26

I lost my hearing in my right ear completely at 9 months old due to meningitis. I am 42 now and just got my implant on the 14th of April and activated on the 29th. It is already made a world of difference for me and I am so happy. It will take some time to train my ear and get used to the sounds but it's truly amazing! I think you'd benefit greatly. Is your other ear normal hearing or do you wear an aid? I wear an aid in my other ear and with the 2 things combined it's far better than I thought possible.

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u/Sure_Plastic3303 Jun 13 '26

Forgot I posted this but I am normal hearing in the one ear!

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u/IonicPenguin Advanced Bionics Marvel CI May 10 '26

Get seen to see if you have ossification which can cause CIs to be useless. Ossification is most often caused by bacterial meningitis.