Wendy Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Just wanted to let everyone know that I finally had my paralyzed vocal cord operated on this past week. They implanted a disk into the vocal cord which makes it vibrate again. The operation was a complete success. Throat is a bit sore still but managable in comparison to what I have been through prior to this surgery. Let me tell you it has been a rather weird experience. Since the vocal cord is vibrating with this implant, I make all kinds of weird noises all by my self - on accident- A squeek here, a squwach there...... Seems I need to learn how to breath and talk again differently? I had hoped to come out of the surgery with Whitney Houston's voice....not a bunch of squacking (tee-hee-hee). Oh well, I will let you know in a few weeks what I end up sounding like. Cheers to another medical miracle - Thyroplasty. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Glad the surgery was a success and hope you have natural voice soon. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Wendy, Glad you are getting your voice back, you will need to practice to find all the new noises you can make. Please tell us who you sound like, in a few weeks, Hugs, J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Hi Wendy. Congratulations! Just hope that they left you with the same great giggle! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Good job Wendy! Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Wendy, glad the surgery was a sucess.Wishing you a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Congratulations, Wendy. You must be thrilled to get your voice back, even with the squeaks and sqwacks. What beautiful sounds they must be. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Hi Wendy, So good to hear that the op was a success. Isn't it amazing what they can do these days! Good Luck. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Glad to her that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I am happy to hear your surgery was a xucess and I hope your voice sounds better then Whitney Houston soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Wonderful news , Wendy!!! You have a great sense of humor and positive outlook. Keep us informed on your progress. sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finster Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Great news, Wendy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Hi Wendy, That is great news. Its good to hear some lately, Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilgna Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Wendy, So glad to hear from you and that the surgery was such a success, who cares if its Whitney, just a good Wendy voice is great... I went to the Ent myself over my hoarsness, he said my left vocal cord wis paralazed, and as been probably since the mediasinoscopy. But I really felt like I got my voice back last year, so I am not sure I believe that totally., anyway, I still have a squeaky, sometimes weak voice, and a sore throat when strained. I asked about your procedure for myself, he said I had a good right vocal cord that was working well, so I was not a candiate. however Did you have trouble coughing up stuff, and sometimes a tickle in the throat that darn near chokes you? I have been thinking about you glad you had a sucessful one...gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted February 14, 2005 Author Share Posted February 14, 2005 Thanks everyone for your wishes and suppport! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 how is your voice today, Wendy? Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini george Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 hi wendy.sorry i didn't get here sooner.yeahhhhhh! congratulations hope you like your new pipes. if you have any questions let me know. mini george Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Hi Wendy.. Good to talk with you tonight..yep, left with the same great giggle!! love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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