Question:
Anyone else with raspy laryngitis sounding voice post op????

I am 3 weeks post op and for about the last 2 weeks my voice has gotten raspy, sometimes losing my voice.No sore throat just raspy sounding voice.    — Myra B. (posted on April 30, 2003)

April 29, 2003
Hmmmm....it could possibly be from the naso-gastric tube they put in for surgery. Your throat could have gotten a little more irritated than normal and is taking longer to heal than usual. I would try drinking a little extra water than normal and call your doctor if it doesn't clear up this week. You could have the beginnings of an infection, so be careful! Good luck!
   — Teresa W.

April 29, 2003
It could remotely be from the endotracheal tube (breathing tube) in your trachea for surgery, but it's doubtful. You may have a mild case of laryngitis. You should probably contact your doctor.
   — koogy

April 30, 2003
I'm so glad I was not the only one! I am 2 days away from being 6 weeks out, and my voice is still not back to normal. It was very soft and raspy, gradually getting better. I still cannot shout worth a darn - my voice just goes up when I try. And, yes, with 2 dogs and a 3 year old that like to wander around our nearby park, I do shout alot!! I actually have to take my husband with me - just for the volume of voice..lol There's no pain, never has been, so the doc thinks my vocal chords might have got nicked and will just take time to heal.
   — vittycat

April 30, 2003
I had this both times I was put under (for surgery and a D&C). My Dr's both told me that it was from the tubes they put down your throat while you are asleep. When I woke from the D&C, my throat was so scratched and swollen from the breathing tube that I couldn't catch my breath, and I had a raspy voice for about 1 or 2 weeks after that. If it continues or you feel sick, call your Dr!
   — salymsmommy

April 30, 2003
I have had anesthesia 4 or 5 times in the past 10 years with general anesthesia. I haver had a complete range of discomfort from severe laryngitis to nothing at all. It is related to the technique of the anesthesiologist who is intubating you. Usually, there are no long term effects of the sore throat. This just reminds me that I WAS tubed for my WLS. Gee, this guy was good. I had no aftereffect at all this time around. Yea!!!
   — Fixnmyself

April 30, 2003
I'm 3 months out and am still having this problem. I have no power to my voice when I shout or sing. I spoke to my surgeon at my 3 mo. check up this week and he didn't know what was causing it, because it's too long after surgery to be from the tube. I personally think hormones, but then I'm no doctor! <G> Glad to hear I'm not the only one, though. ;-> Hopefully it will get better over time.
   — barbdeane