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@pattymac I'm glad that scope went fine and that it wasn't too uncomfortable. I have a left vocal cord that doesn't move as well. I eventually had surgery at Cleveland Clinic (over 300 miles from my home). They put an implant in the non-working cord so that it would close up with the right vocal cord and my voice/swallowing improved greatly. Not all doctors have been trained to do this type of surgery so you should be grateful that he is willing to refer you to someone who is experienced. He might have told you this already, but drinking lots of water (keeping the throat moist) is good, also try not to cough continually or clear your throat (use hard candies or cough drops) to help your throat/vocal cords to heal quicker. The continual coughing and/or throat clearing will keep the area irritated - something that you don't want to do. It will be difficult and will take some restraint on your part - but do your best! Keep in touch and let us know how we can support you over the next few months. Teresa
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@pattymac Please be assured that you are not a mess, you are doing OK. Try to keep focused on what is good right now. No cancer diagnosis and other things are looking good for you. Not having a voice is difficult. Before my surgery I always sounded like I had laryngitis and always felt too tired to talk. Regarding the specialist, you will get referred to the right specialist for the vocal cord problem when it becomes necessary - and maybe it won't be necessary to have surgery. Perhaps after the next 6 months everything will start coming back to normal. Just wait it out as best you can. I'm praying for you - I know your anxiety is high - but try to take control of it as best you can. Teresa
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Thank you and I will keep posting bc I have to go to pulmonologist and thoracic surgeon again.I have a question though.My cough is because of the biopsy so who should be treating that? Also I would have to go to a teaching hospital in Indiana bc of my insurance so I have no clue? I'm really upset about this voice so does that mean its paralyzed or not since he wants to wait 6 months to see if it comes back? I cant sing at church now and he said i could take halls but drink alot of water and i try to drink 1 iced coffee w/almond-milk and 5/16 ounce bottles of water a day.Also I had tonsils out years ago and have no uvula in my back throat! Im a mess, lol! Infectious disease Dr coming up this month too.I hope its not anything scary