I lost my hearing at the age of 32, now37 and after 2 surgeries am hearing my children laugh. Youdont realise hope precious sound is until you lose it.

After having severe hearing loss for over 20 years, i am FINALLY getting my implants activated this week and im beyond excited!!!

@muddydog6605

5 ай бұрын

How are you getting on with them?

@SayWhat81

5 ай бұрын

@muddydog6605 very well, thank you! It's still a big adjustment but the things I hear now that I've missed for years, is absolutely amazing

@danduntz2539

4 ай бұрын

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@SayWhat81 This is exciting news! I’m extremely happy for you and I hope the adjustment period isn’t too long!

@spitfirebird

3 ай бұрын

@@SayWhat81 what’s your favorite natural (animal, plant, or just general natural things, like rain, or the sound of ocean waves.) sound you have heard so far? If I was deaf and still had a love for birds, I can’t imagine what it would be like to hear the incredible diversity of bird sounds for the first time.

@SayWhat81

3 ай бұрын

@spitfirebird rain, birds, even the wind. Its really amazing that I'm rediscovering the world of sound. Yesterday I went to the park and could actually heat a squirrel scurry up a tree.

A big thank you to the Australian scientists who created the cochlear implant. It has changed the lives of so many people around the world.

@destinyridge

5 ай бұрын

It might seem that American scientists and others work on Covid viruses while Australian scientists work on this type medical breakthrough.

@johnstirling6597

5 ай бұрын

Graeme Clarke was the Australian co inventor. To raise money to fund his research he spent years literally rattling cans collecting coin donations on the streets of Melbourne to get the funds to carry on. Great man.

@kennethdodemaide8678

5 ай бұрын

Which makes his achievement even more impressive@@johnstirling6597

@jameschristiansson3137

3 ай бұрын

@@johnstirling6597 Graeme Clark is a wonderful human being.

@pythonxz

20 күн бұрын

I wish the world was full of people like that man. I try to live up to people like him.

One of the greatest medical inventions in history was by “Professor Graeme Clark AC pioneered one of Australia’s greatest bioengineering achievements, the multi-channel cochlear implant, the first device to allow severely-to-profoundly deaf people to understand speech” Thank you Aussies

@tray488

Ай бұрын

Thank you, mates.

@stevendimmock4791

11 сағат бұрын

Thank you to all the doctors, wherever they are, for giving people the gift of hearing.

Omg I don't know why I watch these videos I'm a 59 year old man and I cry just as much as all these incredible people hearing for the first time.

@randomvintagefilm273

2 ай бұрын

Wow 59? You are So old 😅😅😅

@castor652

Ай бұрын

@@randomvintagefilm273 What's your point?

@quicksailsystembymarri8402

Ай бұрын

I know why

@quicksailsystembymarri8402

Ай бұрын

@@castor652 Zero emotional intelligence is the point. Kids don't use to be very clever.

@Anime10100

Ай бұрын

wish you a long life. my grandmother passed away this year at 79...

My daughter's implant was turned on when she was 3. Leaving the facility, she kept signing "what's that noise?". Being next to a busy highway, we kept signing "cars" and pointing at the highway that was only about 30 feet from us. She kept signing "no" and looking around. Turns out, she could hear a bird chirping for the first time (since it's a high frequency noise) and the bird was about 20 yards from us in the opposite direction, across the parking lot (CHOA). She's now a sophomore in college studying to be an audiologist after double-lettering in high school in orchestra and a long stint as a state level dancer. Here's a kid that they said we'd never hear talk. I'll never get sick of these videos.

the woman at 2:05 was the best. the way her eyes darted back and forth while her brain tried to process was priceless and beautiful.

@kayleighbull8033

2 ай бұрын

Of all the clips, I'm actually most confused about that one. It says she has audio processing disorder, which I believe I also have, and now im curious how much of an instant, obvious difference hearing aids make to that disorder. -as it isnt deaf and not exactly even hard of hearing, but mostly being unable to process whats being said to you, especially when theres other noise going on.

@andrewdavidson665

Ай бұрын

@@kayleighbull8033 yeah I just got to that one and am confused by it too. Also got CAPD here and I can hear fine... just can't process when there is too *much* sound so not sure why that is there, unless the text is entirely wrong?

This is where technology is used for amazing things. Wonderful.

These are very moving. My hearing had deteriorated for a very long time, and finally got hearing aids. A few days later, I heard a strange warbling sound, finally figuring out it came from outside a window. I stood there pondering a minute, then realized it was CRICKETS! I hadn't heard crickets in so long I'd essentially forgotten about their sound! What these people are experiencing is far more profound, and I am so happy for them.

Something we take for granted that is overwhelmingly beautiful

I wish I could do something like this for people. These doctors truly are angels.

@love_pets1363

4 ай бұрын

They do big bucks also.

@sparra3819

2 ай бұрын

I'd imagine you could be wonderfully helpful by volunteering for various organizations.

Man, these is the kind of triumphs by sweet people that bring tears to my eyes.

@camcordernonsense5264

4 ай бұрын

can you hand me a tissue if you got any left?

How great to have Job where you can see literal positive impacts you have on people’s lives.

The feeling of sunshine when you've always lived in the dark

This is one of few situations that make me happy, sad, laugh, cry all at once

I'm on the cusp of severely/profoundly deaf, & every day is a miracle when I put my hearing aids in & switch the world on!! 😍😍😍

The thing to note is that when they hear for the first time they all smile. A smile is what the world needs now. It's almost a metaphor for the times. Do some good - not harm.

This has to be the BEST job in the world. Imagine going home every day knowing that you've changes someone's life... ❤

@2:06 this really choked me up! As a studied musician and audio engineer my whole life revolves around music. To see a person hearing music for the first time must be pure magic and overwhelming. 👍🏻

@Supraboyes

6 ай бұрын

her eyes say it all

@MolleKopp

6 ай бұрын

Yes but to be honest hearing with a cochlear implant is very differnt.

@paulmiller570

6 ай бұрын

Music is such an important part of life as it ties into almost everything.. the got me also 😂 so happy for her.. I honestly couldn't imagine life without music never mind never being able to hear it. Technology is a blessing and a curse.

@SaltOnWounds

6 ай бұрын

Music is the whole panel of feelings, it's pure art. I wonder what song she listened to.

@WippSheridan

6 ай бұрын

What music was it?

The things we take for granted. Others realize the miracle these senses are . Be thankful every day. Acknowledge your blessings. Strive to be worthy.

I’m surprised at how clearly they speak, having been deaf for so long. Their enunciation and diction is amazing.

@TimeToStartOver

7 ай бұрын

I assume they haven't been completely deaf their whole life.

@jennicasalyards6277

7 ай бұрын

Many deaf people have some hearing

@LexyThomas134

6 ай бұрын

99% of deaf people aren't completely deaf, just like 99% of blind people aren't completely blind

@dimzan235

6 ай бұрын

​​@LexyThomas134 ​just like 99.9% of people make comments like yours, is totally stupid

@shawnbradford2243

6 ай бұрын

That means they were not completely deaf

I find these REALLY moving in that something we nearly all take for granted can be SO monumental for someone who hasn't had it.

@lightningdriver81

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, me too.

@sspacegghost

6 ай бұрын

its not only that - you can see on their faces - they know they have missed out and been robbed of a basic skill set. that's why they shake their heads - at the loss... being without - compared to everyone else - its overwhelming

This magnificent lady with purple hair...spontaneously made me cry...I am very happy for her...long live research, long live medicine 😃

Hearing is a glorious part of life. Temporarily I lost my 90% of my hearing due to an infection and the difficulties and sadness - being in silence when others in the family were talking and laughing. Going for a walk, silence (kinda nice) but in the store nothing. So very, very appreciative my hearing was restored. Truly hearing is a wonderful gift.

I’m retired and 72 years old. I know I have some hearing loss but I’m very grateful for what I still have. I have my radio on all day long six hours maybe seven or eight or nine hours. I think of people who can’t hear. I need to win a big effing lottery because I want to help people. Music helps my anxiety and depression and I don’t know what I would do if I lost it.😊❤

@charlenemack7040

28 күн бұрын

I want to buy glasses for people who are also colorblind. I discovered they need a pair that they wear during the daytime and a separate pair that they wear at night.

That must be one of the most fulfilling jobs ever. To see those people's faces light up like that and cry tears of joy.

@tray488

Ай бұрын

Yes.

At the age of 28 years old, being moderate to severe hard of hearing, as well as being tone deaf, I finally heard myself breathing, a bird sounds, the sound of a telephone ringing. I cried the first time I could hear supposedly at normal hearing range.

It's amazing that the brain immediately knows what to do with this new input.

@Nanadina51

4 ай бұрын

It’s an adjustment for the brain and the client but worth it. ❤

@kathyyoung1774

3 ай бұрын

That amazes me, too!

Pure honest joy is the best emotion

When you see all the rubbish that comes from all sorts of technology isn't this just a beautiful use of it and worth so much more than all that junk from many places in the world. I think this is wonderful and more power to those that are giving hearing to those that have lost or never had it.

I've had a mild hearing loss my whole life, so just getting hearing aides at age 55 and hearing very clearly made me cry! Love this video. :)

@seclusionworks7547

7 ай бұрын

I met a gentleman in a market with the implants and I was so happy to know he could hear! I was thrilled to see how they work and he took the time to educate me on the implants!

@user-cd9gk7lj9p

6 ай бұрын

but if you born with out any part of your hearing apparatus in your ear your not gonna hear. Once a person with hearing organs in their ear can hear after a life time of not hearing the work begins. Everything that that person is hearing must be explained , every noise, has to be taught on how to explain it to that person what they are hearing, same as to speaking .

@anzaya_1

5 ай бұрын

What?

I work at an elementary school that has a deaf-ed program. I LOVE the way that our school seamlessly integrates the deaf-ed kids with the general population. There is no stigma at all - and I love the way so many kids know at least some sign language. I loved this video!!!

I was about 9 years old when I first heard my dad's voice for the first time. I remember to communicate with my father by putting my ear up to his chest and listening to the vibration of his voice as he spoke to me. Truly was scary the first time when I woke up after surgery hearing everything for the first time. My heart goes out to you and yours. I truly understand this feeling*. Another funny story was that it was 3am and I had gone downstairs and turned on the TV full-blast and put my ear up to the TV. I look to my left and it's my dad coming down the stairs in his underwear with his hands over his ears grabbing me away from the TV lol. ;)P. Love you dad*. Thanks for never giving up on me*.

@meemoyesok

6 ай бұрын

awwwh :)

@pamelamccall5653

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your personal experience! I love watching these videos.

@randypiper7485

6 ай бұрын

That was the only way I could hear my father's voice through his chest listening to his words carefully so I could be directed to the task at hand. It was hard growing up. Thankfully, I was born in today's time, medical advances. Had a lot of catch-up of language and school in general. By the time I was in grade 9. I was in a regular high school in a regular class. Had a lot of catch-up books and after-school programs from the government to get me caught up. I was a successful*. Now 36 years old, children of my own. I'll never forget waking up to sound!. ;)

@Sundayschoolnetwork

6 ай бұрын

​@@randypiper7485 thank you for sharing your story! When you first heard words, did you understand what was being said? God bless you 🙏

@randypiper7485

6 ай бұрын

@Sundayschoolnetwork I was just going through sign language for abit, but I could read lips in close proximity. Just not crazy fast. I would tell you to slow down if need be.

Who else wants to tell the group to stop all talking at once? Let a baby adjust to one person for a bit, it has to be so overwhelming.

@RJisBack24

7 ай бұрын

Yes!

@ThePosiamus

6 ай бұрын

Imagine a whole new world is coming over you. This must be so stressful and overwhelming. 🥺

@VonDutch68

6 ай бұрын

It is totally overwhelming, my Mum could not attend my Dads wake because of the noise from 70 odd people all talking at once. She had to go home and remove the implant. I cannot imagine what a baby or small child would endure with an onslaught of sound.

@listigt

6 ай бұрын

Yelling, clapping, banging… you can’t fix stupid, kid’s wishing he was still deaf.

@goldenagenut

5 ай бұрын

Clapping loudly is probably not a great idea either, that has to be concusive, certainly at first.

When the simplest things turn out to be gold.

Those of us that have always been able to hear, take it for granted of course, so it's so nice to see these stories, thus making us feel thankful for the ability to hear on a daily basis.

@paulwatkins2601

6 ай бұрын

I am 69 and can still hear pretty good and I thank god every day for the fact that i am fit and active , my heart goes out to those less fortunate than me.

This is where technology really strikes good. Just incredible and emotional beautiful. So happy for these people.

For individuals that never could hear, I am impressed to know they understand vocal words. That's fascinating to me.

@popejaimie

6 ай бұрын

I think they (some of them at least) lost their hearing at some point, so they aren't really hearing for the first time ever, just the first time in a while

@Leonard606

6 ай бұрын

Exactly. Especially the girl at 3:10 (where I stopped watching).

@buhomorado

6 ай бұрын

Yes. I wondered about that. I'm a linguist, and understanding the spoken word is the most difficult skill to master in learning a language. Many of these people understood what was being said to them without seeing it written down or without even seeing the other person form the words. If they had never heard English at all, it would just be a bunch of meaningless noises.

@RaindanceTema

5 ай бұрын

If a man is deaf from the very beginning, there’s no way he can understand speech of the others, neither he can talk. How could he? If he has never heard the sound, his tongue can’t reproduce anything, because it never did. So yes, probably all these people were able to talk and hear, but lost it at some point. Good, that there’s way to fix it.

@jamiesexton4332

5 ай бұрын

That's why the one kid at 22:48 didn't respond to the parents. He couldn't understand them.

We who take hearing for granted can't imagine what this is like! I imagine it's like landing on a new planet, or experiencing a new Universe for the first time! So happy for all of them! If only we could do this for those born blind now too.🙏😮❤

yes, it's such a divine experience to hear music ... please, all people with healthy ears: remember this

i wish this video could sent to all engineer that support/create this hearing aid technology, to let them know they had made this world a better place for humanity, Loves You Guys, Keep on the good work, thanks 3000

Was für ein Segen und wie unglaublich schön es für die Menschen ist . So sollte Wissenschaft angewendet werden , immer für den Menschen .😢😊😢😊

I couldn't imagine a world without music, so for that woman to suddenly hear it for the first time must be amazing. I wish all these people the very best in their lives and I hope they go on to experience everything their new found hearing affords them!

Oh the little babies who get so confused, so sweet! Their little faces, you can see all their thought process. 🥰

i had no idea so many people suffered from this to be honest. wild. Such cute kids.. and ladies :) kinda warms the broken heart

This has to be one of the most rewarding jobs ever.

Our senses are amazing and definitely not to be taken for granted! 😁

I’m partial deaf very diminished and when I was in my mid 30s I got my first pair of hearing aids (gifted by the Lions Club 🙏) I will never forget walking out of the audiologists…there were birds on the power lines singing. I thought I had heard birds but that day I heard the most beautiful sound I’d ever heard. I wept. I’m tearing now just remembering. It’s one of the highest points of my life and I’m so grateful to every involved in helping me hear. *if you have a child who can hear but seems to ignore a lot of things, say huh a lot, doesn’t whisper quietly…take it seriously and test them regularly. I spent the first half of my life being told I was ignoring everyone, teachers especially. I’m not blaming anyone but please notice these signs it could change a life.

I had the same emotions running through me after having my cataract surgery on one of my eyes. It was the best feeling ever to be able to see my kids again. I'm currently still blind in 1 eye, but am so happy to see again, after 6 months of complete loss of vision. I'd imagine it would be the same feeling to get your hearing back

@purusottamroy6752

5 ай бұрын

jay sri krishna.... Brother....u have god beside u❤

My heart is bursting…so beautiful to see this! How we take things for granted like hearing! Bless them all❤

Must be so overwhelming for adults. Humans are incredible

Good example of technology being used at right places ❤🎉 extremely happy to see where our technology is at!😊

I use these videos as a way of reminding myself I have feelings. The children are cute as hell, but it doesn't elicit as much of a reaction because they are still so new to the world. Watching the adults who have never experienced sound before is very powerful for me.

The best videos on the internet.heart warming .i dont know who cries more.them or me .

2:08...you can watch her brain trying to comprehend music. I can't imagine hearing for the first time, but for it to be to music? Overload, man.

How wonderful. I’m so happy for each person. Medical science is amazing.

I get that feeling every time I put my hearing aids in! It's impossible to explain how isolating deafness can be, to those who aren't deaf, yet people still make fun of the deaf, or get frustrated with those who ask them to repeat stuff, or speak up! I know, I live it every day of my life, and it's relentless!

I'm just as amazed at the doctors who don't cry. This turns me into a blubbering wreck. Good stuff.

@stevemull2002

6 ай бұрын

Im with you Matt, i cry, i cant believe what these people are experiencing, it must be so weird for them

Why don't these people who make such a "real" difference to peoples lives get the same accolades as sports personalities, actors, politicians. These marvellous people should be on pedestals.

Imagine being a toddler and have the world kind of discovered. Then you get a new primary sense. Unreal

I wonder how come adults, hearing for the first time have perfect accent when answering questions. ? interesting.

@basicguy5785

22 күн бұрын

Because it's click bait. These people were not born deaf, but they lost their hearing at some point.

What seems to be common in these is that there are no real words to describe what these people are feeling, the only natural human reaction is to cry, which makes me cry just watching there joy!

Crying is either an expression of extreme sadness or extreme happiness. I love seeing people cry out of genuine happiness.

2:28 Oh, man, It's hard to keep a dry eye when seeing someone break down - both happiness, and sadness realizing just what she's been missing her whole life (you notice the little children don't cry; they just smile).

It's surprising how clear their voices are if they've been deaf all their life

@teddtarr

5 ай бұрын

I think they sound like they've been able to hear all their lives, not deaf.

*I am way too sensitive for this video...Cried all the way through it...through every* *amazing triumph. I realize that any problem that I have is totally insignificant. Thank* *you!*

Re: The one with the girl scared, Mom, take your mask off. Your baby heard the sound, but she couldn't see where it came from and got scared!

The authentic reaction of the lady at 02:06 is so totally awesome and did completely overwhelm me. First her surprise, then the rapid eye movements where she was lost. Finally her realization that she can hear. Bombastic!!! I've been repeating the scene over and over again. Where can I see the full clip (about 10 minutes)???

@september1683

2 ай бұрын

Me too !!! (the video at 2:06) - - - I would like to watch the complete video clip, but unfortunately couldn't find it.

I remember when I got my first set of hearing aides I got home and stood in the driveway and just listened to the birds sing. My hearing had left gradually until I forgot what I was missing.

@gregmacd2829

6 ай бұрын

same for me, picking up things like a ceiling fan, birds and things in general....

@animasuser

6 ай бұрын

When i was 9 I had gotten my first hearing aids. My parents took me to a pet store, I thought the chicks were way to load. now I am 47 and have had a cochlear implant for about 14 years

@My-22-Cents

6 ай бұрын

When I first took my battery loan pair home (waiting for my proper ones to turn up) I was sitting outside in the morning drinking tea and I said to my partner “I think these are going flat. I can hear little beep type noises”. He said “that’s the birds”. I couldn’t believe it. Was incredible.

From now on I'll give my charity donations to hearing research. The older people (especially the lady who heard music for the first time) who've lived a life in silence, didn't affect me - but now it does.

@paulwatkins2601

6 ай бұрын

I love that the little ones can hear but it was fantastic watching the adults hear for the first time it was so emotional.

I got my ears blown out in the service. Cried like a baby when I got my hearing aids. I couldn't believe how much I was missing for so long. I couldn't hear most birds, my sisters voice, children's voices, or crickets. It was almost deafening at first and took a while to get use to. 66 years old. I love watching these videos. If you're one of those guys/gals wondering if you should get them, just do it, I held out for a long time, and missed a lot. You'll be amazed

In time these devices will become smaller , but blessings to these people

I'm a 65-year-old man, and I've seen a lot and been through a lot. I've had to set my face like flint against some people.. I find myself being drawn into tearful joy for some of these people on your videos... ..almost shocked to finding tears of joy for them, streaming down my 65 year old male, cheeks. ...which kind of convinces me...maybe (just maybe) I'm not the S.O.B. certain people say I am.

Touching. Able to hear and enjoy music is such a gift which most people take for granted.

Смотрю и плачу. Очень трогательно и мило. Всем желаю здоровья, счастья, любви, благополучия, мира, добра, всего самого доброго и светлого.❤

If you ever need to spontaneously cry , watch these wonderful videos . I'm so happy for all of you . 🎉❤🇨🇦

These doctors are the real heroes. Give people the ability to hear for the first time is an amazing accomplishment.

This video is a treasure among the myriad of bad news

I go my first digital Bluetooth hearing aids in later age. I get truly depressed realizing how much I missed; it wasn’t just the language. It was everything around me; all the years of “deaf and dumb.” I was never truly tested until my early 30s. Analog hearing aids were pretty worthless. Saddest thing is I have had hearing loss since I was very young person. I didn’t even realize how much I was missing. It’s rather late in the game but I’m very glad I can somewhat hear most normal conversation now. And, I love that all these people are having this experience especially the younger ones. Science is a wonderful thing.

@ahwell9984

2 ай бұрын

Much happiness to you❤

I know of grown ups who didn’t went back to live without hearing aids because after one year with them they liked it better being deaf.

Best part of this video is watching the adults get their hearing back❤

listening to music for the first time should be such an impact

I think all of these people should hear "I love you" first.

Can someone explain to me how it is that someone who hears sound for the FIRST time understands the language he or she has never heard before??

@sillylovergirl

Ай бұрын

this was my exact thought

@jaymax6127

Ай бұрын

Lip reading

@michaelsmith4573

Ай бұрын

You do know they learn sign language in their families language right? They learn just like us but with braille.

@jimhenderson3094

Ай бұрын

You are assuming that they were deaf from birth. Sometimes hearing people lose their hearing and are able to regain it through cochlear implantation

@Peaceforallmankind67

Ай бұрын

@@jimhenderson3094 I said in my reply "for the FIRST time"😉

The things I take for granted. Amazing.

That seems to be a common reaction to realizing you just got a new super power.

This makes it clear how many things we take for granted .... They are not taken for granted ... they are a valuable gift. And we hardly thank them.

I have a post grad qualification in acoustics, and since then (many years ago) I’ve seen people take hearing for granted - please don’t: it’s a wonderful thing… My father loved music, but was (mostly) deaf when he died

When they, children or adults, cry, I admit, I cry with them.

The woman at 2:06 is my favorite. Such an intense reaction that brings me right into her emotions.

It's utube streams like this one that humbles me so much!! Just imagine if we all could hold this reaction to these people hearing properly for the first time in there lives, And how education is so important to humanity, There deadecation, fortitude, I give my Gratitude to the people that made this happen,Scientists, Nurses, Doctors, Technicians, and Surgeons, God Bless you all 🙂🇬🇧🤧👍🙏🙏🙏

even at 76 with my age related aches and pains....watching this makes me feel very lucky

Let's all of us be greatful. Count our blessings. Let's all listen for the first time.

These are SUCH precious, beautiful moments❤❤........ thank you very much for sharing them! Makes us extremely lucky people who have our senses count our blessings and teach us not to take things for granted!!!!❤❤

To hear and see is such a precious gift. Watching these people is priceless. ❤.

So precious. thank you for the gift of hearing......bless❤to you all xx

The LORD God ALMIGHTY Bless you people for helping the deaf people hear for it truly makes the Lord our God the Almighty God and Father happy indeed . Bless all of you in Christ I pray 🙏✝️ 🥲💖👍

I wonder how people who never hear them all life Can talk so perfectly !?

so nice. Thank you all for your service.

The reaction of the lady who heard music through her hearing aid for the first time was amazing and sad all at the same time ❤