Question:
Can you expect your voice to change post-op?

This may sound very stupid but I've had a deep voice all of my life. Everyone thinks I'm a little boy on the phone. Does your voice get lighter post-op? I don't meet many thin ladies with a little boy's voice. Thanks!    — [Anonymous] (posted on January 17, 2002)

January 17, 2002
I was going to quickly answer No to your question, but then I thought about it. They say our hormones are pretty messed up being so overweight.. maybe it can raise your voice a bit once you've lost some weight. I'd sure be interested in hearing about it when you do!! Best of luck to you! :)
   — sunsect

January 17, 2002
It is funny that you should ask... I am a female and have lost 77 pounds so far (five months post) and I have noticed that my "singing" range has gotten lower. I used to be a soprano when I sang, but lately I have to go down to the alto range. As far as the regular voice? No change there... only when I try and sing. I thought maybe it was just me...
   — Kellie Jo B.

September 7, 2005
I don't have any problem with singing but recently, 4 months after surgery and down from 309 to 226, a couple of people have remarked that I talk more quietly since my surgery. I hadn't noticed. It's not a problem. I do a lot of public speaking and have a strong voice that I can project very well, and that hasn't changed. It's when I'm talking normally that the change happens. People can still hear me. They are just wondering about it. Anyone know anything about this?
   — Loving I.