tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37382396.post9167934606574249561..comments2023-12-20T21:58:03.184-05:00Comments on Turn On My Ears!: Study Looks at Benefits of Bilateral Cochlear Implants - LinkDrew's Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785837091572603406noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37382396.post-59716424989699202852007-02-17T17:57:00.000-05:002007-02-17T17:57:00.000-05:00I think a lot of it has to do with how much hearin...I think a lot of it has to do with how much hearing is available in each ear. In my case, since I have some residual hearing in my left ear I decided not to risk the possibility of losing it in case something went wrong in my right ear. Now that I am activated and running, I would certainly consider doing the left ear. And, without any risk other than in the surgery itself.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719839672819338257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37382396.post-19441014059822676852007-02-15T22:18:00.000-05:002007-02-15T22:18:00.000-05:00Hi.My son is also profoundly deaf due to Connexin ...Hi.<BR/><BR/>My son is also profoundly deaf due to Connexin 26. He was just implanted bilaterally at the age of 9.5 months a few weeks ago and gets activated in 6 days! I might not be able to answer all of your questions, but feel free to contact me if you want to discuss this with me since you are in the same position as we were. We weighed all of the pros and cons as well. Thanks, Kristen kristenscif@hotmail.comKristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03779570621986253332noreply@blogger.com