Did you know HEARING JOURNEY offers TWO ways to learn about Advanced Bionics technology directly from AB recipients and share your cochlear implant experience with others? We encourage you to visit both HJ CHAT and HJ FORUM for the best Hearing Journey experience.
HJ CHAT meets every Thursday evening from 7-10 pm ET/4-7 pm PT for a live exchange of questions, answers, and support. Please join by logging in and clicking on the green "US Weekly Chat" box on the home page. **Once in the chatroom, if you are prompted to log in again and cannot with your HJ username and password, please log in as a Guest, but with your HJ Username.
HJ FORUM is available all day, seven days a week. You can read discussions from others or add your own posts. Sign up for the Forum's DAILY DIGEST to receive a brief summary of the day's discussions by email. Want to read the most recent discussions? Log in and click on LATEST TOPICS. Want to start a new discussion? Log in and click https://hearingjourney.com/post/discussion
HJ CHAT meets every Thursday evening from 7-10 pm ET/4-7 pm PT for a live exchange of questions, answers, and support. Please join by logging in and clicking on the green "US Weekly Chat" box on the home page. **Once in the chatroom, if you are prompted to log in again and cannot with your HJ username and password, please log in as a Guest, but with your HJ Username.
HJ FORUM is available all day, seven days a week. You can read discussions from others or add your own posts. Sign up for the Forum's DAILY DIGEST to receive a brief summary of the day's discussions by email. Want to read the most recent discussions? Log in and click on LATEST TOPICS. Want to start a new discussion? Log in and click https://hearingjourney.com/post/discussion
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Implanted AgeYoung AdultHearing LossSince BirthImplantedLeftBorn profoundly deaf from German Measles (Rubella) and got my AB CI implant as a young adult, after years of some frustration with Hearing Aids at the time. I love my CI as I find it surpasses my Hearing aid in many respects. Other than this - I like travelling (abroad) and having some fun with friends.
Implanted AgeYoung AdultHearing LossSlowly ProgressiveImplantedBothHello everyone my name is Joseph but everyone calls me Joey I am 36 years old, I am currently attending college working towards my Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, I am currently employed as a federal correctional officer and firefighter. I contacted spinal meningitis at 14 month which is the cause of my hearing loss. During my spare time I enjoy working around the house, hitting the gym, biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, target shooting, traveling, going downtown, playing pool.
Implanted AgeInfant or Young ToddlerHearing LossSuddenImplantedLeftI'm a Mum of two boys, Archie aged four and Harry one. Archie contracted meningitis shortly after he was born and lost his hearing. He now uses a hearing aid and AB cochlear implant and you would never know he was deaf.