also, his audiogram has him right on the borderline of profound/severe. even yet, he is definitely getting something from his hearing aids and that is what is important..i dont think even the implant would "fix" him, and i just cant put him through a painful surgery on the chance that it could, even a little bit.
Hmmmm........ I wonder if maybe you could ask about super high power aids or even maybe a body worn aid to get the max benifit? They actually still sell them in Europe.
I think if he has some residual hearing with aids, you have some time bought....the important thing is to get SOME sound and that he is reacting to it.