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So i sing in the choir of my church , for those that don't know singers use their diaphragm to project their voice Just curious to know when can i return to sing ? I was sleeved on 12/30/15 and ive tried singin but it still hurts a bit

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I am a singer and a music teacher. I have done any real singing since I had surgery. However, that will change when I go back to work and what not. When I breath in deeply now I do not experience any pain. Perhaps in another week or so the feeling will go away.

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I sang in church for the first time after two weeks no issues.

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I sing on our worship team and I was singing about 3 weeks after, I am now almost to my 1 year surgiversary, I have found I can hold notes out way longer than pre surgery and my voice is a lot stronger... can't wait to hear about the differences you notice!

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I am a singer as well. I had surgery on January 4th. Since I'm still healing, there is substantial pain when trying to sing however, I can tell that it's temporary. Within a few weeks I'm certain I'll be able to fully use my diaphragm, abdomen and lungs without any surgical discomfort.

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i sang a solo 10 days after my sleeve(not scheduled that way, surgery date was moved). i had to take little catch breaths in longer phrases, but my high notes soared! my range has shifted up about 3 notes. was a bass with some strong low notes, now a baritone, heading into lyric baritone range! i'm 6 months post op and STILL use the spirometer (breathing thing with the piston)4,5,6 times a day to increase lung capacity. i have been singing bass since 7th grade, these new high notes are fun!

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