Has anyone lost their voice after their operation? I've been recovering now for about 9 weeks and my voice sounds like I should sing the blues or jazz. The ...Read more
Has anyone lost their voice after their operation? I've been recovering now for about 9 weeks and my voice sounds like I should sing the blues or jazz. The docs and rehab people all say it's normal. Just wondering on how long it took others to get their voices back to normal.
Marie Myers The problem you are having is probably due to the endotracheal tube used during surgery. It is a brea ... Read more
Marie Myers The problem you are having is probably due to the endotracheal tube used during surgery. It is a breathing tube that goes between your vocal cords to deliver oxygen during the beginning and end of cardiac surgery. (During the middle part of surgery, you are being oxygenated by the heart-lung machine) You might want to get a consult with an Ear-Nose-Throat doc just to get their perspective on your voice changes.
I would not say it is totally normal, and I did not loose my voice after surgery.
Steve Farthing FYI - They may or may not use a camera when they insert that tube.
Mabel Juric Bruce, I am still hearing my voice a little different, totally normal
Bruce Adams I had a few complications during my surgery and had about 4 different tubes down my throat and nose f ... Read more
Bruce Adams I had a few complications during my surgery and had about 4 different tubes down my throat and nose for about 5 days. I was told it will get better (and it did) but now seems to not be improving very much.
Fay Kozas Try to be patient. It might take a while, especially since you had so many tubes down your throat. A ... Read more
Fay Kozas Try to be patient. It might take a while, especially since you had so many tubes down your throat. And, try not to use your voice as much so that the vocal cords can get stronger. Good luck!
I would not say it is totally normal, and I did not loose my voice after surgery.