All the king's horses and all the king's men are back at work again

[Brewers7]

I had a laryngoplasty on Tuesday at Vanderbilt Hospital.  (They propped up my paralyzed vocal cord with a small prosthetic device.)  It was a fairly easy procedure with only twilight  anesthesia so that I could talk during the surgery.  That sounds terrible but it was not bad at all.  Stayed overnight.  I am a little hoarse but I was back at work on Thursday.  The jury is still out on the overall results, but I am getting ready for court on Monday.  While waiting to go into surgery, I sat next to a family of an AN patient.  Gave them the website info and a brief run down of Baha, Transear, etc.  Sweet family.  Hope it was helpful.  Susan

[Jim Scott]

Susan ~

Congratulations on what I trust was a successful surgery.  Thanks for sharing information about the ANA website, too.  You did good. 

Jim

[Rivergirl]

That was quite something....hope it worked.

[Tod]

Good luck Susan! I hope this helps... a lot.


-Tod

[Brewers7]

Thanks.  Right now (one week post op) I sound like Mickey Mouse at puberty.  The surgeon was very pleased.  I think that once all the swelling goes down, my voice will be mostly normal.  I read on the internet last night that the procedure can restore up to 90% function.  That would be so awesome.  Once again, we wait ....

[lori67]

So glad it went well - but I admit, I got a good laugh out of your Mickey Mouse comment!   

Hope you're sounding like your old self very soon!

Lori

[Tod]

How did things go in court? Was it easier than it had been?

-Tod

[Brewers7]

Court Monday was a struggle but yesterday was better.

[Kaybo]

Hope it gets better and better for you!!

K   

[Brewers7]

Thanks K.  A little better today.

[Brewers7]

Day 9 - My husband says that at night I sound like the AFLAC duck.  Everyday it has improved slightly.  My voice is much deeper and much louder but still hoarse.  No pain.

[Tod]

After firing Gilbert Gottfried over his tsunami comments, AFLAC is looking for a new spokesduck. 

I am glad you are seeing marked improvement.

-Tod

[Brewers7]

That is good to know, Tod!

[lori67]

My son-in-law works for AFLAC.  I might be able to hook you up!     I wonder how much one gets paid to be a duck?

Lori

[moe]

Here's hoping your voice improves a little every day. Definitely sounds like you are going through some sort of weird alien puberty!
Stay strong, I can tell you have it in you!
Maureen