Okay...there is a bit of a gap between post here. But I don't have too much of a following so hopefully you'll forgive me. Things are going pretty well with the new ear. It's been about nine months since activation and I can't remember how I got by without it.
I haven't put near the time and effort into the new one that I did my first implant, mainly because I haven't had to. But, it still gives me a sense of balance and range of sound that I didn't have before.