Frustration day

It's hard to explain.

Yes, I am hearing new things but I feel that conversations are actually harder! Focusing is much harder.

I've read numerous times that people hated their implants before things become better.  I'm not hating it. I'm just frustrated! And crying today.

A snippet from:
http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/hearing/communication/cochlear.php

The Benefits of Using Cochlear Implants

The use of a cochlear implant can also provide a number of benefits. Adults; for example, many times receive an immediate hearing benefit and continue to improve over a period of around three months after their initial tuning sessions. After this period of time, their performance continues to improve, although at a slower rate. The performances of people who use cochlear implants can continue to improve over a period of several years. Other benefits can include the following.

Most people are able to perceive soft, medium, and loud sounds: People who use cochlear implants have reported the ability to perceive a variety of different sounds, such as ringing telephones, slamming doors, barking dogs, the sounds of engines, the sound of a light switch turning on or off, rustling leaves, a whistling tea kettle and more.

Many people can understand speech without lip-reading: Even when this is not possible, using a cochlear implant helps people with lip-reading.

Many people can make phone calls: A number of people find they can make phone calls and understand familiar voices over the phone. Some people can make phone calls and understand others they are not familiar with.

Watching Television: A number of people can watch television more easily, particularly when they are able to see a person's face.

Enjoying Music: Some people with cochlear implants enjoy the sounds of certain instruments, such as guitar or piano, as well as certain voices.

People who are deaf and are pondering whether or not to pursue surgery to receive a cochlear implant have a number of different things to think about before they receive one. There are risks involved, as well as benefits. It is important to research cochlear implants, speak with a doctor, as well as an audiologist before making the decision.