Is Advanced Bionics really "behind" in their technology?

[eggyman]

Hi! I have been meeting with a surgeon and audiologist since April-ish about getting CI. I originally chose Advanced Bionics for their waterproof CI (Neptune) which is necessary for a person like me who likes to hear in water situations. Like river rafting, for EX. That's a situation where I need to hear in case of an emergency. My surgery is July 18th for Med-El Opus 2 XS and I chose Med-El because they can cover all the sounds in the cochlea.

What made me reconsider AB was the surgeon told me AB is behind in their technology...basically "having AB is like having a first generation I-phone when there's a fourth generation out"

I'm starting to reconsider my decision. Med-El offers no protection against the water like AB and Cochlear (correct me if I'm wrong). I feel like I should have chose Cochlea since it can be in the water for a bit.



What do you think?

I don't think that AB are well behind technology .How is that possible even though they have lots of technical stuff going on than other implant .Basically Med el is so unique i would say for reason that the med el electrode is made of silicone rubber and have the longest insert the cochlear than AB and cochlear also less head trauma,Well i went home 2 hours after from the recovery room and the nurses have taken my bandage off yay (i don't want to walk around like humpty dumpty bandages LOL )So i can walk slow to go my brother's car take me home .They (med el ) have improved the speech processor size and is really good looking .At first i want the AB because the technical advantage and i didn't like the AB processor so i went for Med el implant & didn't want to go with cochlear implant .I don't want neptune to go swimming ,what is the point for me as before i was completed deaf in swimming pool & beach no problem that my opinion .I know i have made the right decision and have no regret .I just had Med el surgery two weeks ago .My activation will be on august 23rd
So i wish u all the best and good luck what u have dediced what implant you will be having and let us updated
Thank steven .

 

[bbaseballboy123]

Cochlear may be the best for YOU, but it's not going to be the best for everyone. It's a personal decision.

Yeah i agree. I dont know why people have to hate on AB when they dont even have or had AB. I personally love both companies.

I feel that AB has better sound system but Cochlear makes a better processor in general.