I thought I should explain exactly what I had done.
A cochlear implant has an implanted part and an external component.
The implanted part (HiRes 90K® Implant) is surgically positioned beneath the muscle tissue and skin on the side of the head by a surgeon. The small implant electrode is threaded down into the hearing mechanism of the inner ear, the cochlea, during the surgery.
The implanted part (HiRes 90K® Implant) is surgically positioned beneath the muscle tissue and skin on the side of the head by a surgeon. The small implant electrode is threaded down into the hearing mechanism of the inner ear, the cochlea, during the surgery.
The external component is a miniature computer called a sound processor that is worn on the outside of the body, over the back of the ear (Harmony™ Sound Processor).
The implanted part is what I had done on Friday Nov 5th, so now I have to wait for about 4 weeks before I can wear the external part. I need to heal properly before I can place the headpiece on my scalp. It is held on by a magnet that is inside my head and on the headpiece, for it to stick properly the swelling of the scalp has to go down and the incision has to be completely closed.
Below is a link to a video that tells you how does a cochlear implant work? When link opens to a new page the video is on the bottom.
How does a Cochlear Implant Work?
Information taken from www.advancedbionics.com
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