Post-op Day 5: No voice

[Nire 5]

Today I went back to work and I'm feeling pretty good aside from being winded from going up stairs. I'm an English teacher and I just realized after my first class that I don't have much of a voice post op my throat hurt for two days but the pain went away. I live alone so I haven't talked to anyone in days. Did anyone else experience issues with their voice? If so how long did it take for things to get back to normal?

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

No but it kinda makes sense. They stuck a tube down your throat for anesthesia and maybe bruised some of your vocal cords or whatnot. Be kind to your voice for a few days. Maybe check with your surgeon too.

[B-52 7,113]

Very common from the ET Tube...they are supposed to recommend to you throat lozenges/spray before surgery, to be taken immediately afterwards.

I'm sure you are now with no voice.....however 5 days later you should call your Dr.'s office. can be your PCP.

[Jack 855]

I had 'weak voice' issues for months....no real distress but 'loud voice' was broken and crackly.

I think my vocal cords were traumatized.....but now 10 years later I can NOT sing just as poorly as I EVER could not-sing....

I'd encourage you to make the issue known to your provider ASAP.

[Texaslatina 13]

Yes I lost my voice but only for two and a half days after. I kept saying I sounded like Marge Simpson. I'm sure it didn't make it easier when you speak for a living. Best of luck to you.

Edited September 12, 2014 by Texaslatina