1. Medel Opus 2. Implanted Mar 2009, Activated Apr 2009
2. Yes, I can use the phone, but with difficulty. Familiar words work fine, names are almost impossible. I also miss details. I hope it will improve.
3. No problem with dizziness.
Additional info: I am 66 y/o male. Quiet was very nice. All of a sudden, I am hearing sounds that I did not recognize since I hadn't heard them for decades. Bird chirping is much overrated. It was a big surprise to learn that peeing makes noise. On the positive side, I am able to participate in group discussions much more than before. I always did well one-on-one. Good luck!!
