Lou Ferrigno Cochlear Implant Activation
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 พ.ค. 2021
- Watch Lou Ferrigno, 69, actor, fitness expert and retired bodybuilder, as his cochlear implant is turned on and he can hear again.
"It's like I'm reliving my life,," says Ferrigno about hearing with a cochlear implant
Source: Cochlear Limited, Lou Ferrigno
I had ear infections as an infant, (both of my parents smoked) . I had my tonsils taken out at age 5, then shortly afterward I got the measles. So I have been deaf in one ear since 1960. Because of my hearing issues, I suffered from speech impediments. Luckily my school system offered speech therapy and took it until grade 11. Then in my mid-thirties, I developed tinnitus. I been wavering about implementation for years. Seeing Lou getting an implant at his age gives me hope and confirms my desire to go ahead and see if I can get help. Thank you, Lou!
I am 51. I just got mine in July. I had profound hearing loss in my left ear. I had gotten so used to earing out of just the right ear I didn't know my left was that bad. I now have 80% recognition in my left ear and it's still a ways to go before that "weird" tone normalizes but it is far better even with it. Another gain is stereo location is getting better. I have to relearn, again, because I was so used to only right ear function.
Lou seems like a genuine good guy. Happy for him.
Me too! Some folks have slated him relentlessly for being an asshole and charging for photos and autographs etc. I don’t see that in him at all, if anything, he seems very genuine and sensitive. People with hearing loss can react differently, so it might be he finds it very hard in public and gets overwhelmed! I find this to be the case with me. I have had sensorineural deafness in both ears since I was born.
@@Rache28 Probably the people that brings things to get them autographed and then they go and sell them for a profit lol
@@xoomer2834 yeah maybe.
@@Rache28 I mean he does charge for everything but that is to be expected from celebrities that meet people regularly. He seems like a good guy but when you go to conventions a lot like he does it kinda turns into a job.
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Wishing Lou the best with his new hearing. It’s a game changer. I’m 4 months post activation in my left ear and it seems like every day I hear something new.
19 yrs bilateral cochlear implant surgery. My activation was pretty much like his. It was a lot of work but did get better and better from no speech first day to using a phone a few months later. Not perfect but better than I've had in over 40 years. Happy for you. I love CI moments (hearing sounds for the first time in years and figuring them out.) I think he is going to do great.
I can only imagine the experience of music as your hearing improves
His pronunciations of f sound & s sounds has already noticeably improved since the procedure.
Just so awesome🙏
Nicest guy in showbiz! Love you Lou! Congrats!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! We are tremendously happy for you!
So happy for him. He's a wonderful person and such a kind soul. If anyone deserves to hear, it's Lou. :)
This has to be hands down, one of the coolest EVER. Lou is such a nice man.
You made the Hulk cry!
God bless you Mr. Ferringo.. Always admired your humility and humbleness..A sweet soul...Be well always brother.
As someone who has had hearing loss since the early 1990's when I was barely 30 I can relate.
I had noticeable loss after a metal concert when I didn't use any hearing protection, it's nothing crazy serious but I was definitely not hearing as well when I went back to work. So I'll certainly be wearing earplugs at any concerts in the future
He had that loss since the early 50's when he was a little child
I too was born with sensorineural deafness. It’s genetic, but I consider myself very lucky. I haven’t suffered to the extent Lou has, God love him! My hearing loss is mainly high frequency and some mid-frequencies. They reckon I was born like that. Apparently my cochlear is twisted abnormally and whilst it picks up the sound; the messages going back and forth are scrambled! They suspected a problem in school when I was about 7; but I did not get my first hearing aid until I was 16! The health service in Northern Ireland at the time was crap!
Such an under-appreciated human being. I wanted to give him a hug when he was able to hear again🥺❤️
Well done, Mr. Ferrigno.
Lou, you are already a great man and the hearing is a little bonus for you.
I absolutely love Lou Ferrigno, he is my Hulk. He contributed so much to the body building community, and has done wonderful things for others. It is great to see him having his life improved. I hope it gets better and better.
They should have had Arnold come in like " LOUIE...IM WATCHING YOU, LOUIE"
Hey Arnie I just realized how funny you sound!
Lou looks great, most definitely looks much younger than 69.
You should take a look at Ringo Starr from the Beatles.
Can't believe he's 81.
So happy for you
Lou!
I liked watching Lou on the stage the pride never was lifted above his friendly spirit .
Lou is a Real Hero, a Gentle Giant - I had the blessings to meet him in 96 and that was a Gift. I am so Happy for Him and his Family. God Bless You Lou.
God Bless you Lou!! You are such an inspiration to all of us!
Glad for you Lou! So nice to see science and doctors helping people 💕
Gotta love the great Lou Farrigno. What an awesome guy
We love you Lou.
No shame in tears of joy, Lou.
God bless you Lou!
Amen
I felt so good for lou..he's a great guy and deserves to be able to hear like everyone else..great role model
Oh my goodness 💕 You are such a treasure and I'm truly happy for you. Will always be a fan. Blessings🙏🏼🤗
Hello yes, after all the entertainment you gave us growing hopefully you you feel as happy as we did.
Bless you, Lou. Still inspiring people!
There's definitely some good parts about living in the 50s-60s-70s-80s but on the downside a guy like him goes most of his life waiting for technology like this to be invented, but I'm happy for him to get to experience better hearing. I had ear infections a couple of times to the point that it made my ear clogged enough that I couldn't hear and it was a scary feeling, luckily though when it reached that point it clears up for me in 2-3 days. I haven't had an ear infection for a while but I got them every couple months for a year or two, when I grew my hair out longer I would get water in my ears sometimes which usually caused the infection but I've adjusted to tilt my head accordingly to keep water from getting in my ear. I keep amoxicillin handy now just incase it does happen again so I can clear up the infection before it gets to that point
Lou, you have ALWAYS been an inspiration to So Many. Good For You! From A Life Long Fan!
Congratulations Mr Ferrigno! Thanks for sharing this experience 💪
We love you Lou! This took a lot of courage, and then to share, the experience too!
All the best!
Blessings on you, and yours! 🙏
Love you Lou!👏👏👏❤️
Fantastic progress Lou, Very touching, Wish you all the best, Legend 💪👍
Sending love to Lou!!! You have brought much happiness to so many, you deserve all the best !!!
So happy for you!!!💝😘
Always in my heart Lou! Congrats on the success!
I'm using hearing aids about 6 years now. I know how emotional it is, when get back hearing. I hope, someday there can be transplantation of ears like a heart transplantation today.
Awesome.
Bless you big guy,I've always been a big fan 💘
Love this! I hope everything is a huge success!
Lou you have been an inspiration not only the tv series and you raise a family but you have been a beacon in not giving up on life
What a heartwarming story about Big Louie's cochlear implant, and the fact he is now able to hear much better than he did before he went 85% deaf in his left ear.
Isn't he so humble ...what a gentleman..
What a beautiful feeling it must be to hear again... God bless him. Enjoy
beautiful moment .... lots of love lou
You sir, are Incredible!! Thank you for sharing❤
71 and doing amazing. Congrats!
So amazing to see these miracles happen! Congrats Lou and everyone else!
Love this guy so much , way to go brother
this made me so 😊 Happy.
I enjoyed this man as the incredible hulk when I was growing up and I adore him after seeing this 40+ years later.
Great story. Great guy. Congrats!
I don't care who you are when you see the Hulk break down over something people take for granite you realize what a gift hearing is. I know how he feels.
Class act...So happy for you.
Lou the Real and Original Hulk....
Congratulations Mr Ferrigno
For a man like him to get emotional it s incredible
So happy for you.
LIFE WARRIOR! 👍❤🙏
What a beautiful thing. Good for Lou.
i migliori auguri per te Lou !!! sei un grande .saluti dall' Italia
Lou, we love you man!
Good for you Mr Ferrigno, couldn't have happened for a nicer person!
That’s really great! Good for him
I’m so happy for you I’ve had mine I’ve had mine forever over 10j years. I’m so glad I did it
Saludos y bendiciones, desde Chile, Lou.
I'm so happy for him.
Great man deserves great things
B R A V O L O U ! ! !
God Bless You & Family
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Very happy for you sir. Just wish they would come up with a cure for Tinnitus !
Just feel better buddy only good things for you 😀
Great Lou 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤗🤗🤗🤗
Love big Lou!
Mr. Ferrigno, I say to you what your character said to Edward Norton's Bruce Banner.
God Bless You, Brother.
So proud of you praise God
incredibly good-looking at 69 yrs young
Congrats.
Inspiration
Go Lou!!!!
Greatest.
I have zero hearing in my left ear. I tried adapting to single sided hearing, but find it harder than I imagined. I am looking into getting a cochlear implant. Thanks for the information. I am 73 .
We had the same hearing doctor at one time. House ear institute. I had dr. Sheehy and Doctor house
Awesome
Strong Lou body perfect mister olimpia the Best
The real Incredible Hulk !!
congratulations
HULK EMOTIONAAAAAALLLLL!!!!!!!!!
is it okay for my eyes to get watery?
Congratulations I m Maria Silva, I'm fron Brasil and Love Very Lou Ferrinho Kiss Kiss
a good guy.
Let us know how your doing? I’m still undecided as to this procedure. I hope all is well and it worked for you.
Superhero in real life !! 🙂
Why didn't you have this 20 years ago
I got his autograph when I was a kid when he was in character I think we got the Long Beach Pike he was all in green his autograph was his thumbprint. Just his thumbprint LOL
Je l'adore très bon acteur Hulk,ami de Jean Claude Vandame
come On Lou..Hold on, for you..
No your hero
I need one.