So… The question I have is when did you loose your balance/hearing? Something qualified you for your CI, was this a slow decline of hearing/balance or sudden? Its possible that you had balance, and lost it along with your hearing at the same time. If this is the case then you are adjusting to a CI and a new way to balance. I know this is the case for me. Balance is much harder to cope with (for me). I will never go near a motorcycle again, but yes I can ride a bike fairly easily. It is very clear to me that I am using my vision significantly to compensate for loss of vestibular systems.
My guess is that like your hearing, you also lost your balance, but it is harder to notice (especially if this happened slowly over time). This means that the things you used to be able to do my not be wise to do going forward. Imagine loosing an arm and trying to go shooting. You will be able to do it, but it will be a very different experience.
Hope this helps,
Dave
1 Like