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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My favorite thing about my AB Cochlear implant is
Although not perfect, usually being able to follow a conversation enough to feel included. Also hearing all those little every day sounds like the oven beeping, crickets etc., that I had been missing for awhile.
With my AB cochlear implant, I can
Still teach in a relatively quiet setting. Still be employed and work with children.
My favorite sound is
My families voices. Before with just hearing aids, they sounded like barking dogs!
I chose AB because
Recommendation from others and after much research, AB seemed to be the best choice. Also, I love the support of other AB users, and the great customer service.
I am a BEA Mentor because
I can remember the uncertainty about getting the CI and how support from others made it easier. It's my turn to give back.
I can help cochlear implant candidates by
Answering any questions you may have particularly to professions like teaching or going bi-lateral.