You need be present that a C.I. isn't a definitive solution. I was been wearing an aid from 18 to 33. At 33 I became completely deaf. I decided a coclear implant. The difference for the people that became deaf afther know the oral speech is like to chuss bitween the darkness or the light.
Sounds are different, but enoug to understand.
But some question is not resolved. The tecnical suport. You need be present that a C.I. isn't a definitive solution. Repeat violators of healthboards policy will be permanently barred from the boards.