I posted a comment regarding my vocal cord issues. My surgery was March 19th and still cannot speak. I had pulmonary testing today. The neurosurgeon said it does take time. My pain mgmt dr also said it can take a long time. However, I am very concerned. I think three months is way too long to be without a voice. Since your surgery was only a week and a half ago I would give it a little more time. Apparently they move your voice box and there is swelling from surgery so I would say you are probably right on schedule. I spoke to a woman today who had neck surgery approx. one year ago and she said she still gets hoarse by the end of the day. I do hope all goes wel for you.
Thanks for your kind words of wisdom. I guess patience is in order. Just out of curiosity, are you able to talk at all? I can, just sound like wolf man jack. I too seem to lose my voice near the end of the day. I can talk with someone in close quarters at this point. You take care, good luck and thanks for dropping me a line.
ps.
What disk did you have replaced?
I can whisper but it is very light and strained. I had anterior cervical fusion c5-6,c6-7. Sometimes it feels as though I am strangling (sp?) Good luck to you. It is very hard to be patient isn't it? I am a vp of a company and deal with people. Very hard to do when you can't talk. I have tried to return to work a few times but pain has been too much so have had to take vacation days. I hope things look upward for us very soon.
Take care
Hope the statement, " Time heals all wound." is a true one. I guess a person should be more patient and allow more time before thoughts of the worse case scenario creeps into one's mind. I have a company as well and yesterday I had to meet with a bunch of clients. They were certainly polite, but you could'nt help but notice their shock when they heard my raspy attempt at speech. I've started using my blackberry a whole lot more to communicate. I guess one should introduce as much humor as possible and stay positive. God, it has only been a couple of weeks for me, you are definitely going to need some humor and positive thoughts. Medicine is an amazing thing! I used to rodeo so I've been down the surgery road before, and everything has turned out pretty good. This time I am finding it a little different as we are not dealing with a leg or an arm. Problems could tend to be a little more serious this time around. Well Janny, thanks again for dropping me aline. Take good care,
Vern
I had anterior fusion C-4 to C-7 and I felt the same way about my voice. But before the operation I also felt weak there. But I am happy to say I think at least that part is getting better. My operation was Jan 31st of 2008, so its been about 5 months and I'm just noticing I can hum and talk a little louder.