Regarding the CI yes, I was devastated and angry with my hearing loss in my only working ear that I went in for three opinions for CI for the other ear - to ask whether I need it or not, will work for me or not. (as in brain plasticity after no stimulation ever).
I was told a CI in my right is worth it given the other ear is prone to failure any moment now (with the unknown fluctuant HL over the years) and HA in my left would work fine with the CI.
I did an MRI and other tests indicated that my nerve somehow works and is intact and a fancy test called “Auditory Tractography” showed the nerve connections to the auditory areas within the brain are all of normal appearances.
The ear mold, I don’t think my Audi recommended any BTE aids just RIC, so I assume I won’t be using molds, right?