tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post1290392473218326588..comments2024-01-14T03:48:36.601-05:00Comments on Fauquier ENT Blog: What to Do and Care After Vocal Cord SurgeryFauquier ENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011731559130483399noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-17401782532033643002018-03-19T23:16:03.558-04:002018-03-19T23:16:03.558-04:00I had laser surgery to remove a nodule on my vocal...I had laser surgery to remove a nodule on my vocal cord. I live in Australia and I'm a professional singer. The surgery was performed 4 days ago. I am taking 40 mg of nessium for reflux plus flixotide inhaler as prescribed by surgeon. I was on voice rest for 72 hours, however I did talk quietly, I have not projected my voice. I have smoked for 50 odd years, stopped smoking 5 years ago by using E-cigarettes which I used for 2 years. After my biopsy performed early Feb findings were keratosis with moderate dysplasia. My voice took 4 to 5 weeks to improve. I am expecting the same recovery period after removal of noduleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-59315205720992613732017-12-14T12:35:26.936-05:002017-12-14T12:35:26.936-05:00Do not smoke trust meDo not smoke trust meAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15522784796335005687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-34440662287259343632017-12-14T12:34:50.242-05:002017-12-14T12:34:50.242-05:00Jip thats what i did. Had to go back. Smoke bugger...Jip thats what i did. Had to go back. Smoke buggers the whole processAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15522784796335005687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-25099139671228106532017-11-01T08:36:42.267-04:002017-11-01T08:36:42.267-04:00Outrageous prices for the ISpeech but thanks. Outrageous prices for the ISpeech but thanks. anaonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079332984932761293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-80254461847685258212017-10-03T15:49:58.692-04:002017-10-03T15:49:58.692-04:00Android version is Type and Speak. Android version is Type and Speak. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-92100702180305086652017-08-17T15:38:14.844-04:002017-08-17T15:38:14.844-04:00How long after surgery did you wait to smoke again...How long after surgery did you wait to smoke again ? Did it have an effect on the healing process ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-84223233164796678362017-08-04T12:11:46.244-04:002017-08-04T12:11:46.244-04:00Pray and you will be fine!! I had mine Jan.29 and ...Pray and you will be fine!! I had mine Jan.29 and back to normal. I've quit smoking and started back some. About to quit again, I don't recommend if you are a smoker.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333568506936276991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-56546504882090868062017-08-01T22:59:34.116-04:002017-08-01T22:59:34.116-04:00Had my surgery last July 21 to remove a benign voc...Had my surgery last July 21 to remove a benign vocal fold cyst. Havent talked for 1 week though im tempted to because of my kid. I tried to sneak some words softly. Im trying to avoid answering phone calls as well, though just now which is 11 days after my surgery, i answered a phone call from a client but i tried very hard not to raise my voice. He thought i was in the meeting because of the manner i talk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-17438981854858118792017-07-15T18:56:18.235-04:002017-07-15T18:56:18.235-04:00Please all join the new facebook group 'VOICE ...Please all join the new facebook group 'VOICE CRASH' where there are people discussing and offering advice re their voice issues including post op recovery. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-3265013963478263062017-07-04T05:04:57.439-04:002017-07-04T05:04:57.439-04:00Same to me ", 6 months ago removal cyst, I...Same to me ", 6 months ago removal cyst, I'm a singer but I feel the same symptoms as you, it worries me a some.. Let me know what your doctor has told you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18196431160524123458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-31445644046536617212017-07-04T05:00:45.749-04:002017-07-04T05:00:45.749-04:00Hey I had the same surgery as you I'm a singer...Hey I had the same surgery as you I'm a singer too, they had to cut the cyst, no laser. I had surgery back in December 19 and still healing its a stressful process, one day I'm good and another I'm like wow I feel like my voice is dropping down, not hoarseness but like when you wake up in the morning, that time of lazy voice, I was wander if you had the same symptoms, and sometimes, some pressure in my neck, or I would call more like tension, but my doctor told me the my chords are healing well so far, but I want to know how you doing now if youre fully recovered.. Thanks Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18196431160524123458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-64677194404274969672017-06-19T03:39:23.471-04:002017-06-19T03:39:23.471-04:00I had a cyst removed from my vocal chords about 6 ...I had a cyst removed from my vocal chords about 6 months ago. I still feel tightness and straining in my throat, feels like my throat muscles are very tight. Is this normal? Or is there a new issues that has come up? Stretching and vocal exercises do not seem to help. I would appreciate any tips, suggestions or advice. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-38249315889048169812017-05-15T04:00:12.712-04:002017-05-15T04:00:12.712-04:00I had surgery 2 days ago. Not sure if I had polyps...I had surgery 2 days ago. Not sure if I had polyps or nodules. Doctor wasn't even around after to tell me any details. When I called the office, they refused to give me his email and had to talk to two nurses before they would put me through to him (regarding meds), and then I had to speak to him (3 people). He told me not to talk but gave me no alteratives. (I don't know if I can use Cloraseptic sore throat spray, but I have been). I also have kids and found myself speaking angrily to them, not sure if you call it a loud whisper or yelling but now I am very concerned because I did not rest my voice post op as told - strict voice rest 3 days post op, I was told(after I woke up from surgery). I was never told before surgery that I would not be able to speak post op, so I wasn't prepared. I wonder how this all, is going to affect my vocal cord recovery and voice in the future. I am scared and cant believe the poor teaching I got. I think if its so important not to use voice after surgery then there should be teaching before surgery on how to cope and be prepared. I would have had my kids somewhere else and got my mind set not to talk/yell. Has anyone else had this problem and if so was everything ok later? Worried and stressed.rose ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00033820040355063204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-17409580592747237522017-04-28T11:12:06.277-04:002017-04-28T11:12:06.277-04:00I just had my vocal cord surgery, not sure which m...I just had my vocal cord surgery, not sure which method the surgeon used. I was given speaking restrictions for 3 days, as well as to have a clear liquid diet. After that soft foods plenty of water and rest. <br /><br />I'm so sore, looking at the position the surgery is done I can see why my neck and jaw is so sore.<br /><br />My body as well feels so sore, I'm thinking is from the anesthesia. But it's me here thinking why my body feels so sore and tired.<br /><br />I am a teacher of the Word of God, so I can relate to so many that need their voice to work. But I want to get better, so I have put that aside one day at a time.<br /><br />I too was given limited information as well, but after reading all your post I am going to ask as many questions on my follow up visit.<br /><br />Thank you all<br />Hector Rojashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02278044508376720083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-30518808806663795452017-04-25T21:20:03.184-04:002017-04-25T21:20:03.184-04:00I had my surgery today. I am a smoker as well. I t...I had my surgery today. I am a smoker as well. I think it has helped to cut way back ahead of time and I bought the patch to help with nicotine cravings. Best to keep all stress to a minimum. Health food stores have natural things for stress. Flash cards help and a dry erase board. My doc said no talking for 14 days period. They said it depends on severity and location of nodule to how long they recommend no speaking. It seems like this is much more common and serious than most people thought. Good luck to all!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350248368989053354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-15726666277396277002017-03-19T01:32:32.191-04:002017-03-19T01:32:32.191-04:00Hi! I'm a singer and I had surgery on Oct 10, ...Hi! I'm a singer and I had surgery on Oct 10, 2016 for a cyst on my vocal chords. I saw my vocal chords with my ENT last week and they have healed amazingly. I rested for 3 weeks after my surgery, but they had to cut it out (not only laser) so I think that's why. The recovery process has been long and I still don't have my voice 100% but I know it's getting there. It's very up and down. Some days it feels great and some days I'm struggling. Fatigue is a major issue for me and I need to take time to rest during my week and especially if I am doing a lot of singing/talking. I'm reteaching my self how to sing and speak, so it's a long process but I'm thankful I'm doing this. My main advice is REST as much as you can. Never wait to be sore to rest after surgery. For months you're still healing so make sure you treat your voice like a healing instrument. Good luck!The Half Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09344422649466717648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-87950410782589481932017-02-22T21:09:03.126-05:002017-02-22T21:09:03.126-05:00I had 17 very large floppy polyps removed 5/31/201...I had 17 very large floppy polyps removed 5/31/2016. I had my voice back within about 5 days, still smoking had my last recheck last month released me. If you are having any issues please contact your ent. Everything went well for meMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04502753681497669913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-91580793035899679902017-02-21T21:26:10.191-05:002017-02-21T21:26:10.191-05:00Are you better now? I had three polyps removed non...Are you better now? I had three polyps removed non cancerous. Very blessed, I'm just concerned when or will I get my voice back? Surgery performed 3 weeks ago.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333568506936276991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-1082887109905094892017-01-02T04:27:40.232-05:002017-01-02T04:27:40.232-05:00I had laser on my vocal cords a month ago.. am sti...I had laser on my vocal cords a month ago.. am still waiting for my voice to cone back.. am not sure how long it will take though it hoarse now Medical Laboratory Sciencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01438008060024977797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-90556852324827651002016-12-01T10:54:29.133-05:002016-12-01T10:54:29.133-05:00Denise can u tell me how well u healed and if u st...Denise can u tell me how well u healed and if u still smoke. I'm in the exact same boat as u and I'm having this done in a couple weeks I'm so scared I need my voice for work as well wondering if I should wait till after Xmas pls helpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-1739137264680186692016-10-06T01:18:07.131-04:002016-10-06T01:18:07.131-04:00I just had a vocal chord polyp removed off of my r...I just had a vocal chord polyp removed off of my right vocal chord on Monday oct 4th I coughed a few times. Which I know shouldn't be done but I couldn't help it. I drink lots of water at least 5-7 bottles a day and was told no talking or whispering for a full week because I'm a singer usually it's 3-5 days. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08370806953363675010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-20372443589699696662016-09-24T18:11:02.088-04:002016-09-24T18:11:02.088-04:00Hi I had a surgery on my left vocal chord due to c...Hi I had a surgery on my left vocal chord due to cyst removal last August 2015. My doctor informed to have my voice rest after, however since I do have kids at home I just rest for couple of days only and started talk slowly. I don't undergo voice theraphy due to financial problem and it was not already covered by my health insurance. Rigth now I'm experiencing dis comfort of my vocal chord and my voice was not yet fully recovered. Whenever I try to sing I cannot reach the high notes anymore. Also, when talk constantly I experience a horseness of my voice. Please advise me on what should I do, most especially I am now a trainee for a call center job and it is purely voice account. I will wait for your repsonse. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08827063849830812026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-84796819266348678652016-09-10T13:29:04.780-04:002016-09-10T13:29:04.780-04:00There is a program on Iphone. I'm sure its for...There is a program on Iphone. I'm sure its for droind use it too? Test to speech. Ispeech it called. Us this app to talk for you. It will help. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02013802280887244207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-15506021177107231762016-07-22T10:15:31.252-04:002016-07-22T10:15:31.252-04:00Hi, I had vocal chord surgery 11 days ago. Like yo...Hi, I had vocal chord surgery 11 days ago. Like you a smoker and although cut down drastically find it hard to stop. My voice is still very sparse, and I'me worried that I've caused myself problems? How are you now, and how long before your voice came back, did you continue to smoke? Hope your fully recovered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621317379873499702.post-81966914044144324952016-07-04T20:19:31.256-04:002016-07-04T20:19:31.256-04:00I had surgery December 2015 I am a Elementary Scho...I had surgery December 2015 I am a Elementary School teacher. I was off for about a month and then worked with a microphone and spoke minimally for the rest of the day. I now have been off on a sabbatical leave for the past year. The days that I have spoken a lot my voice gets tired and my throat hurts. Throat feels constantly dry all the time! I am working at a summer camp and day 1 my throat is very sore. Any hints? I am wondering what I will do once I am back to work?!<br />Selinanoreply@blogger.com