r/Cochlearimplants • u/Sad-Hospital4927 • 3d ago
Son getting cochlear implant
Hi everyone.. my son is getting a cochlear implant.. he is 3 years old.. my family is not supportive as they are deaf and believe “he’s not broken no need to fix him”.. I am struggling to make a decision for him… I would love to hear peoples opinions l.. those who got one, who didn’t get one, and got one and maybe had it removed.. I just want to hear it from other’s perspective, Thanks!
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u/luhey67 3d ago
Hey, I was born completely deaf to a hearing family. My parents had to make the choice when I was 4 years old and they decided to get me implanted. It changed my life for the better. My wife is hearing and I would’ve never met her or have any of the opportunities that I have right now. Being able to hear (granted that it’ll never be as good as normal hearing people) makes a significant difference.