https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/lisa_janes/atomTelligent Community (Build: 12.1.2.21912)2011-05-28T12:12:24Zhttps://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/lisa_janes/posts/laryngectomy-carer-for-my-mum2011-05-28T11:12:24Z2011-05-28T11:12:24Z<p>hi my mum under went a total laryngectomy operation in feb also she had to have her thyroid gland removed , also also part of her tummy removed and her osophergus pulled up and stitched in her neck . this was a life changing operation for mum . </p> <p>i am just amazed how well she is doing as its only been 4 mths since the op . her diet has changed as she can only manage to eat tiny meals as her tummy has been made smaller . she has lost alot of weight but the doctors said she will put some back on once everything settles down . the only thing i must say is mum is extremley tired all the time but thats not surprising for what she has been through ! </p> <p>she is waiting to have a voice valve fitted in june so she is looking forward to having a voice once again its been hard for mum not being able to speek again but like i said there will be no stopping her once she gets the hang of the voice valve . </p> <p>well i would love to hear from anyone that has had this op - or wants to know anything about this op as i think it helps us all knowing we are not alone .</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="https://community.macmillan.org.uk/aggbug?PostID=427522&AppID=31851&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Former Memberhttps://community.macmillan.org.uk/members/formermember