Back to Crawford Long Hospital today to find out why my voice has not returned to normal. We thought at first it was just temporary due to stress from the intubation tube, but unfortunately that was not to be.

Diagnosis: Left Vocal Cord Paralysis probably due to intubation tube laying on the left cord during my MMA surgery.

Prognosis: Voice often returns sometimes in a few days or a few months. Sometimes damage is permanent. If doesn’t return by 9 months, probably won’t return.

Well, I certainly did not see that coming. Just praying for healing. It’s like the worst laryngitis you can imagine. Normally, the vocal cords vibrate in a lateral motion to make sounds. In the case of vocal cord paralysis, the paralyzed cord just lays over to the side leaving a gap, which the air flows through unmodified except for the little effect the good cord makes. Thank God for that good vocal cord!

In case you haven’t figured it out, I believe in the power of prayer. So, if you do too, please remember me when you pray.