vocal cord surgery in 14 days. I was hopping for some advice

[Lexi C]

Hey was wondering if any has had larynx surgery and what your recover time table was, how long before you could talk, work, eat? Did you notice a big differences right away? I am not nervous. Although, my doctor ( Dr. Copper) keeps postponing me for personal reason. Twice he cancel on me and if i didn't call his office to confirm. I would of never being told. But we are a go for the 28th. So i was hopping for some advice and what to buy for food. I stop drink alcohol, cuz i was told it dehydrates your vocal cords, but beside that i have no other instructions. Cus like i said this doc keeps postponing my consult and surgery. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Lex  

[Susan R]

Hey @Alex C I’m not having vocal cord surgery but hope it all goes smoothly for you and your recovery is quick. Let us know how things go.

 

My Best,

Susan R?

[Lexi C]

thanks Susan just em you on how beautiful you new pics is. Your looking younger ,how did you do it. Keep Kick Ass. Always grateful for yr support

[Susan R]

TY @Alex C You’re a sweetheart?

[SaraAW]

No trans related surgeries for me, yet. I do wish a speedy recovery though. Hugs!

[Jackie C.]

While I didn't have this particular surgery, I researched it during the planning stages. It was a Plan B if I couldn't achieve a female voice with just vocal training.

 

Your recovery period is four months or so. You're not allowed to speak for the first two. You can start speaking a little after one month, but go easy. You do not want to strain or irritate your vocal chords until they're fully healed. So, no drinking of adult beverages, no smoking, etc. Food should be soft and easy to swallow. Again, you want to go as easy on your throat as you possibly can.

 

If you're not aware, there's a guy in New York who does the surgery with a laser. Recovery is faster (one month/four weeks) and it's outpatient. This is his web site: https://professionalvoice.org/feminization.aspx Obviously, you don't want to be anywhere NEAR New York right now, but that's the guy I was looking at while I was still training and feeling insecure about how I sound.

 

As an aside, I do sound like a woman now. It's Cher, but nobody questions me so I'll take it.

 

Hugs!

[Lexi C]

Thanks everyone. Hey Jackie Yeah my doc is doing laser. He said it will noninvasive. Not even staying at hosp. be send home the that afternoon. Wow 1month. I didn't think it was that long. It's like pulling teeth with his assistant to get any info. they keep tell you need to see the doc first. Thank for the head up..  

[Jackie C.]

Oh cool! Of the two procedures, I was absolutely going to go with the laser. Cheaper and with a quicker recovery time. The no talking for two weeks kind of blows (I'm not sure I could do it!), but that's way better than months. Glad I could help!

 

Hugs!

[Lexi C]

Ty Jackie for all your help. I am a little bit nervous cus i really am not in any position to take off or stop my business right now. I def can swing 2weeks, any longer and i would be in a bit of a jam. Ty again. Hugs