{"id":1028,"date":"2019-11-11T12:44:44","date_gmt":"2019-11-11T10:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"http://hass.co.za/ab/?page_id=1028"},"modified":"2020-08-06T17:01:26","modified_gmt":"2020-08-06T15:01:26","slug":"implantation-recovery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https://hass.co.za/ab/about-cochlear-implants/are-you-a-candidate/implantation-recovery/","title":{"rendered":"Implantation &#038; Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.5″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.5″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.5″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ hover_enabled=”0″]</p>\n<h1>Implantation &amp; Recovery</h1>\n<h2>Getting Your Cochlear Implant</h2>\n<p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.0.5″ custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.0.5″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ hover_enabled=”0″]</p>\n<p>Once our cochlear implant team have determined that you’re a candidate for a cochlear implant and your financing has been secured, you’ll be scheduled for implantation. Soon, hearing friends and family in restaurants, talking to your grandchildren on the phone, and fully participating in a meeting at work may be your everday reality.</p>\n<p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.0.5″][et_pb_image src=”https://hass.co.za/ab/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1545088640324.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.0.5″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.5″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.5″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ hover_enabled=”0″]</p>\n<p>The idea of implantation may evoke a range of feelings, including excitement, hope, or apprehension. Rest assured, cochlear implantations are relatively simple, minimally invasive, and performed thousands of times per year across the world. In fact, patients go home the same day and resume their regular activities within a couple of days.</p>\n<p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.0.5″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.0.5″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ hover_enabled=”0″]</p>\n<h3>A Straightforward Solution to Better Hearing</h3>\n<p>Cochlear implantations are routinely straightforward, typically taking two to three hours. Because the procedure is done under general anesthesia, you’ll spend additional time in the preparation and recovery areas.</p>\n<p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.0.5″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.5″]</p>\n<h3>Preparing for Cochlear Implantation</h3>\n<p>As you prepare to get your cochlear implant, there are a few things to keep in mind. While your implant team will be present to support you, you should bring a friend or loved one in case you need help communicating and who can also help you drive home once the procedure is complete.</p>\n<p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.2″ background_color=”#efefef” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px|false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.0.5″]</p>\n<p>“After getting my implant, I saw Dennis DeYoung, from the band Styx, in concert. I cried a river of joyful tears throughout the whole show. 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