I too have had total thyroidectomy from papillary thyroid cancer. I am almost 4 months post-op and I have vocal cord paralysis on one vocal cord. know how you feel, it affects our quality of life BIG TIME! It’s hard to talk. I become lightheaded and feel faint, breathless from trying to speak. I have to jump out of vehicle at drive thru to place order lol 😂 funny not funny! It’s depressing. Nighttime it’s worse voice is very very hoarse. People can’t hear me… but just wanted to give you a virtual hug 🫂. Hang in there! My ENT surgeon/oncologist suggested this injection into vocal cord like what you’re talking about. It’s only a temporary fix. I said I’ll wait until next post-op visit in June to see if my miracle happens 🙏🏼 didn’t like the sound of it plus it’s only temporary. I want my voice back!!! I too am feeling depressed 😔 I can’t believe this has happened, as I had an expert surgeon. Hang in there is all I can say and your not alone 🤜🏼🤛🏼 ❤️‍🩹