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Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Jan 2, 2023 | Replies (83)
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Hello @patriciagsr and thank you for your update. I'm so pleased to hear that you found a doctor and a treatment for your vocal cord problem. After my implant, I also had a deeper voice than I was used to, however, it was not so low that it was a problem for me. I also, of course, had speech therapy post-surgery and that was very helpful in getting my voice tuned-up. Have you had speech therapy as well?
An implant in the non-paralyzed vocal cord has also been discussed with me, however, at this time it is not necessary.
Have (or do you now have) any swallowing problems?
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Hello, after my implant no speech therapy was needed, I simply woke up after the surgery ando had voice. After some weeks it got much better.
Regarding swallowing, as I told you the doctor did muscle ablation (cut the muscle vertically) so it can expand, it is paralized so it was rigid. It has helped a lot but I still can’t swallow normally, it has improved 70-80% and after not being able to swallow anything it’s like a miracle for me. I have had more swallow therapy after the surgery.
I would recommend the implant 100%.. it’s a procedure not a surgery and after some hours you are back home.
How is your swallowing?