Today I went back to work and I'm feeling pretty good aside from being winded from going up stairs. I'm an English teacher and I just realized after my first class that I don't have much of a voice post op my throat hurt for two days but the pain went away. I live alone so I haven't talked to anyone in days. Did anyone else experience issues with their voice? If so how long did it take for things to get back to normal?

No but it kinda makes sense. They stuck a tube down your throat for anesthesia and maybe bruised some of your vocal cords or whatnot. Be kind to your voice for a few days. Maybe check with your surgeon too.

Very common from the ET Tube...they are supposed to recommend to you throat lozenges/spray before surgery, to be taken immediately afterwards.

I'm sure you are now with no voice.....however 5 days later you should call your Dr.'s office. can be your PCP.

I had 'weak voice' issues for months....no real distress but 'loud voice' was broken and crackly.

I think my vocal cords were traumatized.....but now 10 years later I can NOT sing just as poorly as I EVER could not-sing....

I'd encourage you to make the issue known to your provider ASAP.

Yes I lost my voice but only for two and a half days after. I kept saying I sounded like Marge Simpson. I'm sure it didn't make it easier when you speak for a living. Best of luck to you.

Edited September 12, 201412 yr by Texaslatina