Hi,

I am considering getting a sleeve. How long was it before you were able to play a wind instrument after surgery? Next day, week, month?

I am a professional musician and I am trying to see if this surgery will impact my career.

Thanks,

Justin

I'm a vocalist and I posted about returning to singing and was told by a couple of folks that the could sing in a week or two. Regarding your embouchure and throat, I've requested the anesthesiologist use a scope while placing the intubation tube. Most hospitals allow you to request a particular anesthesiologist and are receptive and try to accommodate. I'm going to ask for the chief of service. You don't want them yanking it out. I personally want extreme care with the pipes/throat. Of course there is no guarantees, but I just wanteded these things in place just in case for this and other reasons...

I sing and play guitar and while my guitar playing is easier now, ( not as big a belly in the way lol. it did take me about two weeks to get all the pain to go away from the surgery. only when I inflate my diaphragm , the surgeon mentioned having to go through abdominal muscle to remove the piece of stomach. But after that two weeks I actually had a bit more power now.

How long was it before you were able to play a wind instrument after surgery

@@jdj52

i am 3+ years PO - and i still can't play a wind instrument

of course i never knew how to before the sleeve either

(come on you guys, you knew i had to say it )

the devil made me do it

good luck on your decision to have surgery

kathy

Edited January 14, 201511 yr by proudgrammy

I break wind all day. Ha!

I can play my clarinet, too.

I break wind all day.

@@LipstickLady

i thought that was you

kathy

Edited January 14, 201511 yr by proudgrammy

'Scuse me.

Thanks guys. Did any of you notice a difference in your playing/breathing/intonation ?

you might have a little diaphragm pain for a few days after surgery with deep breathing, but the sore throat from being intubated was gone within about a day for me, and the deep breathing was fine after maybe 2 or 3 days.