Posts by Kenneth Myers8

Hey everyone, checking in after my surgery... It’s been two weeks now and I’m feeling incredibly happy with how things turned out; my voice is back and I can talk just fine, though they told me this isn't even the final result yet... so there's a good chance it'll get even better... just stay optimistic, keep the faith, and everything will work out! Good luck to all of you!! Best, :-)

I’m scheduled for that vocal cord fat graft surgery at the end of September, so I'll circle back with the results once it's done. It feels like the right move, and I'm hopeful it actually does the trick. Good luck to everyone out there. Cheers!

Thomas Jackson9 said:I’ve been dealing with some persistent issues with my voice lately—mostly just this constant hoarseness that won't quit. It’s a bit strange because I actually had heart surgery about eight months ago, and it wasn't until three months after the procedure that I started noticing these vocal changes. I finally have my first appointment scheduled with a laryngologist in about three weeks, so I am really hoping they can pinpoint exactly what's going on. Could you tell me a little more about what that specific type of exam actually entails? Like, what do they do during the visit? I'm crossing my fingers that I won't end up needing another surgery, as I honestly don't think my body could handle another operation right now, but this loss of voice is becoming such a huge struggle for me...

They'll probably give you a clear answer once they run the tests. Since it's your first visit, they'll likely record your voice and perform a fiberoptic scope—basically, they slide a tiny camera through your nose or mouth to get a look at your vocal cords—along with a few other diagnostic checks. It isn't anything terrifying, though having that tube go up your nose is definitely uncomfortable, but you'll manage. Don't take my word as gospel since I'm no medical pro, I'm just sharing what happened with me. Good luck! 🙂

Amy Wilson13 said:Hey Kenneth Myers8,
Just wanted to let you know that logotherapy is working, though progress feels pretty slow. There’s a faster route to recovery involving plastic surgery—specifically fat grafting for the vocal cords using tissue from the abdomen. I’m thinking about looking into that this fall if I don't see better results from the therapy soon. It would be super helpful if anyone here who’s had that procedure could share their experience and what the final results were like.
Talk soon... stay well and let me know how things are going on your end!

Hey... I'm heading to an ENT specialist in Washington, D.C., myself. I've been doing some exercises which helped a bit, but then I caught a cold and everything just went downhill again. Now I'm just waiting for my doctor to weigh in on the best move—whether I need the injections or go full surgery. I'll update everyone once I know more. Cheers.🙂

Hey there

I'm new to this group, so I figured I'd jump in and say hi... if anyone here has some insight to share, I’d really appreciate the help...
Basically, I've been diagnosed with vocal cord paralysis, and I'm trying to figure out if anyone else here has dealt with this mess—specifically, what actually worked to get things back to normal?