Hi! 11 years ago I was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve and aortic aneurysm. Due to stenosis of the valve down to .7cm and growth of the aneurysm to 5.8 ...Read more
Hi! 11 years ago I was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve and aortic aneurysm. Due to stenosis of the valve down to .7cm and growth of the aneurysm to 5.8 cm, I had the big surgery one month ago. Post op complications were handled well by my surgical team but I'm left with one complication that I would appreciate feedback on: left vocal cord paralysis.
I have had the filler injections which allow me to eat, drink and speak but I have had two very different prognosis. One, from the ENT which did the injections who said that the paralysis is permanent and the second from the surgical team which said that the "stretched" cord will recover over time.
I record audio books so your experiences will help me plan for my future.
Thank you!
Tim
Debbie Kelly My father went through open heart surgery 17 years ago and had the same complication. The surgeon bl ... Read more
Debbie Kelly My father went through open heart surgery 17 years ago and had the same complication. The surgeon blamed the paralysis on the breathing tube, and the anesthesiologist blamed it on the surgeon cutting nerves. We will never know what caused the paralysis, but the good news was that he did get his voice back. It wasn't immediately. I want to say it was a couple of months or so. Everyone is different. There was also another gentleman on this site who had the same complication. I am assuming he is doing well now, and unfortunately, I cannot remember his name.
Hang in there, and think positive thoughts. Healing takes time.
Good luck!
Hang in there, and think positive thoughts. Healing takes time.
Good luck!