I had aortic and mitral heart valve replacement 3 1/2 months ago. I was in heart failure at the time of the surgery. I was told that I would be in the hospital ...Read more
I had aortic and mitral heart valve replacement 3 1/2 months ago. I was in heart failure at the time of the surgery. I was told that I would be in the hospital longer (I was in for 2 weeks)) and that my recovery would be slower. I was able to go back to work, part time, at 5 weeks and full time at 10 weeks, after finishing my cardiac rehab. I have improved, weekly, except for my voice. I am, still, very hoarse, with lots of "throat clearing". My ENT says it is just "trauma from the 4 hour intubation", and should, hopefully, clear up. I would just like to know if others have had this problem, and if so, how long it took to "clear up".
Gerald Poulton Hi Tim, congrats, your recovery seems to have gone well, considering, except for the throat. I am 13 ... Read more
Gerald Poulton Hi Tim, congrats, your recovery seems to have gone well, considering, except for the throat. I am 13 weeks post, my voice is not horse it is cow 🐂, sorry couldnt resist it, I do find I have to clear my throat more than I did in the past but it seems to be getting better all of the time. Hang in there 👍
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Barbara Wood Too funny Gerald! Tim, I had the horseness thing too. I'm nearly 6 months post & get it still very sl ... Read more
Barbara Wood Too funny Gerald! Tim, I had the horseness thing too. I'm nearly 6 months post & get it still very slightly at times. I figured it was probably from the breathing tube?
I am from: Scottsdale
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