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Hearing with your new device

Learn about the recovery period, what to expect at activation or your first fitting, and get ready for your new hearing and the best ways to make the most of it.

Grandfather enjoys playing with his grandaughter

This is the moment you've been waiting for. After the recommended healing period, you’ll visit your audiologist to receive the sound processor and hear for the first time after surgery. The excitement will be building as you approach the big day, giving you a chance to prepare for what’s ahead. 

Adult recipient talking to a friend in a golf field

Make the most of your new hearing

There’s more to hearing with an implant than just turning it on. Learning to hear takes patience and practice, but it’s worth it.

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Recipient Bill and Pam having fun playing chess game

Recovery from cochlear implant surgery

After surgery, you will need to spend some time recovering before your sound processor can be switched on (activated). Learn what to expect.

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Activating your cochlear implant

Prepare yourself for the moment you'll hear for the first time with your new device and know what questions to ask your audiologist.

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Old woman talking to daughter at the park after her Baha surgery

Recovery from Baha® Implant surgery

Learn about recovering from bone conduction implant surgery so you will be ready for your sound processor fitting.

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Baha recipient shows how Baha Soound Processor fits

Your Baha® device fitting

The moment you’ve been waiting for is coming. Here is a list of questions to ask your audiologist so you’ll know what to expect.

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