Need advice about which VFS doctor

[Cadence Jean]

I've booked my surgery date for October 14! This feels SO surreal right now!!

Just had another question. I might just call and ask their clinic in a bit, but if any of you ladies here knew the answer to this.. I have pretty big tonsils, like bigger than the average (according to many doctors). Should this affect my eligibility for surgery?

Congrats! I bet you'll be quite pleased with your results.

[audreelyn]

Hey girl, congratulations!I listened to your recordings too, and I think when you're fully recovered, you'll be sounding absolutely effortless! Right now I'm thinking about booking with dr.H in November! I'll be following your progress here.

[Roni]

So I've been spending the last few days trying to control my coughs. Any tips? And what do I do about sneezes during the recovery period? Every time I sneeze, I cannot help but produce loud vocal sounds. (off topic, but I'm really hoping VFS will feminize my sneeze/coughs).

Also 8 more days til my surgery!!!

[Cadence Jean]

My tips: drink LOTS of water. At least 64 oz's per day. Don't eat foods or drink beverages that are acidic or spicy. And use the cough syrup! That's what it's there for. I didn't sneeze for at least a week after my surgery, oddly enough. I can't really suggest anything there... Stay away from scented lotions and stuff that may contribute to tickles in your nose?

[iKate]

So I've been spending the last few days trying to control my coughs. Any tips? And what do I do about sneezes during the recovery period? Every time I sneeze, I cannot help but produce loud vocal sounds. (off topic, but I'm really hoping VFS will feminize my sneeze/coughs).

Also 8 more days til my surgery!!!

First off, for me at least, YES, coughs and sneezes (and other sounds, use your imagination, hehe) are feminine. They may be for you as well.

To control coughing I relied on cough suppressant (that delicious, powerful Synatura that Dr Kim gives out, lol) but also the open mouth and let air out technique.

For a sneeze I just forced the air out my nose forcefully without sneezing when I felt like sneezing. However over the years I've learned to control my sneezes in general. Also sneezing itself may not be bad if you keep your mouth shut and sneeze through your nose. Just try to keep it gentle.

[Roni]

Thank you ladies! I wish I didn't sneeze like a mountain lion lol... going to just have to hope I miraculously don't sneeze the 1 week post-op.

[Dena]

I blocked off my sneezes by closing my nose and firmly covering my mouth. Because my surgery what in the hight of dust storm season I knew sneezes would be a problem so I checked with Dr Haben before hand and received the OK to take Claritin to control my allergies. I took it as a preventive for a couple of weeks. You should ask Dr Haben about your favorite allergy medication as they tend to be personal. What works for one person may not work for another.

Also the surgery is pretty rugged and a mistake or two won't damage it. You want to avoid things like coughing fits where the surgery receives constant beating. I was super careful because I was working at the limits of what the surgery could provide and I wanted every bit of pitch increase it could provide. Dr Haben said I would get 60-80 Hz depending on the healing and I WANTED the last 20 Hz.

I am pretty sure you will do well. So far Dr Haben hasn't had a VFS fail.

[anjaq]

I miraculously didnt sneeze for 2 weeks even though I always sneeze daily ususally. I am not sure why - maybe the medication they gave me helped, maybe it was that I was almost constantly wearing a dust mask when I was outside and kept the air in the hotel room humid with wet towels hanging around everywhere and then also drinking lots of water may have helped with the coughing and sneezing.

[jollyjoy]

I slept at an elevated level with three pillows and it has helped me alot with not coughing at night time. During the day, it was hard for me to control some coughs even with the cough suppressant because I had a lot of phlegm.

[Dena]

I slept at an elevated level with three pillows and it has helped me alot with not coughing at night time. During the day, it was hard for me to control some coughs even with the cough suppressant because I had a lot of phlegm.

In bed I tend to be a side sleeper and that helps keep the buildup from happening. I didn't get much sleep the entire time I was on the trip so when I came home I went to bed laying on my left side and woke up about 7 hours latter in the same position and not a cough or sneeze.

[Roni]

Ok well I go in for surgery in six hours. Needless to say I am excited but nervous as hell lol.

Also I can't seem to access Susan's under the wifi at the hotel in Rochester.. Says my IP has been permanently banned for trolling. Since this is the hotel that comes pre-packaged with Dr Haben's  voice surgery deal, whoever got banned for trolling probably got VFS with Dr Haben. 

[Cadence Jean]

Hahahahaha It wasn't me, lol.  Best wishes on your surgery!

[Roni]

Hahahahaha It wasn't me, lol.  Best wishes on your surgery!

Thanks girl! It's just a tad bit annoying having to use my phone to access the forums lol since I can't on my iPad.

[Dena]

Ok well I go in for surgery in six hours. Needless to say I am excited but nervous as hell lol.

Also I can't seem to access Susan's under the wifi at the hotel in Rochester.. Says my IP has been permanently banned for trolling. Since this is the hotel that comes pre-packaged with Dr Haben's  voice surgery deal, whoever got banned for trolling probably got VFS with Dr Haben. 

Noted and and I will pass it up the chain of command to see if it can be unlocked if not for you but for the next person.

[Dena]

Working on the IP issue but if you can tell us the text on the screen and/or IP address it would be helpful if the current idea fails to work out. On WiFi Google what is my IP address and that should tell you.
Good luck with your surgery and I to was a ball of nerves before surgery. I know there is nothing I can say to help the nerves but you are in good hands and it will all be over before you know it.

[Roni]

Working on the IP issue but if you can tell us the text on the screen and/or IP address it would be helpful if the current idea fails to work out. On WiFi Google what is my IP address and that should tell you.
Good luck with your surgery and I to was a ball of nerves before surgery. I know there is nothing I can say to help the nerves but you are in good hands and it will all be over before you know it.

I did exactly that and it says the IP for the hotel is xxxxxxxxxxx




Admin edit, removed ip. Devlyn

[Dena]

That IP address is now unblocked but if you should have trouble in the hospital, let us know because the ban could have proceeded you there as well. I will check this again about 3 PM your time to make sure everything is working

[Roni]

Thank you! I can now access the forums on my ipad/laptop. I'll be sure to let you know if I face problems at the hospital.

[runaway]

All the best, Roni! I'm excited for you.

[Elaine S]

Roni:
Sending my best wishes for a rapid recovery. I am certain you will find your results better than you may have hoped for. It may be difficult, but try to get lot's of rest while you have the down time.

Be safe and again best wishes
Hug's
Elaine