Hi, was just wondering if anyone has had permanent damage to their voice after surgery. I'm having my second surgery on Thursday and the surgeon has warned me that there is a higher chance of damage this time. Thanks
Hi Pitch, I had a total thyroidectomy and no damage to my vocal chords at all. I think it’s not all that common to be honest especially long term damage. I’ve heard of people being a bit croaky after surgery but then this goes away. I’ve yet to hear of anyone suffering serious vocal chord damage. Good luck! X
Hi Pitch, I have vocal cord paralysis following a total thyroidectomy, which resulted in a weaker voice and occasional aspiration. I understand this is rare.
In 2018 (9 years after my thyroidectomy) I underwent surgery to re position the damaged vocal flap known as Thyroplasty. This has been very successful in strengthening my voice and preventing aspiration.
Thanks to both of you for the reply. Just a little update, I'm back home after my surgery and I still have a whisper of a voice which is a positive, last time it took about 3 months. Thanks again.
