Fitting your bone conduction device
Learn what to expect on your fitting day and what questions you can ask your hearing health professional to feel more prepared.
What you'll find on this page
- What happens on fitting day
- What to expect when the sound processor is turned on
- Questions you can ask your hearing health professional
As the day of your bone conduction solution fitting approaches, it is normal to feel nervous and excited. On fitting day, your hearing health professional will fit your sound processor and program it to meet your individual needs.
What happens on fitting day?
Your hearing health professional will program your sound processor some weeks after your surgery. It’s typically a simple and quick process. The fitting process will be similar whether you have an Osia® sound processor or a Baha® sound processor.
Your hearing health professional will connect your sound processor to the programming software and place the sound processor on your head. Then they will change the system settings to suit your needs, and you will be able to hear sound through the sound processor for the first time.
Then your sound processor will be programmed to meet your individual needs. Your hearing health professional can set specific listening programs for different hearing situations, such as quiet or noisy environments.
Your hearing health professional may also help you install the relevant Cochlear Smart App for your device, so you can manage and adjust your settings on your own. Your new hearing device is now ready to go.
"Having had the Osia System, it’s changed my life to such a degree that I really would find it very difficult to imagine what it would be like not having it now."
- Chris, Cochlear™ Osia® System recipient
What to expect after your sound processor is turned on
When your sound processor is turned on, all the new sounds can seem a little overwhelming for you at first – it will take some time to adjust and get used to the new sounds.
Initially, your hearing may feel different. Generally, within a few weeks of taking in all sorts of different sounds, the brain will adapt and your hearing will start to feel more natural.
Follow the guidelines for care and maintenance for your device. We offer many how-to videos, and our customer service team can help answer any questions you might have.
Questions to ask your hearing health professional
Here is a list of questions you can ask your hearing health professional to help you know what to expect.
- What happens during the appointment?
- How much time will the first fitting session take?
- What will it feel like when fitting my sound processor?
- Will I hear right away?
- How will it sound? Will it sound just like I remembered, or will it sound mechanical or high-pitched?
- How long will it take for me to adjust to the new sound?
- How do I put on my sound processor?
- Will I need to wear my sound processor all the time?
- How do my sound processor and implant work?
- What tips do you have for using my new sound processor?
- How often will I need to charge or change the batteries?
- What is the cost of batteries?
- How do I store and care for my device?
- What resources and activities do you recommend for rehabilitation?
- What happens if my hearing changes over time?
- Is there a network of hearing implant recipients in our community? Can you put me in touch with them?
- How often should I see the hearing health professional for follow-ups?
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Disclaimer
Please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always follow the directions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.
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