Later this week I’ll have surgery to remove a thyroid nodule, and I’ll be losing half of my thyroid. This surgery, while very common, carries a risk of damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve (the thyroid hugs your trachea below your larynx), which can cause people to experience hoarseness or changes to their vocal quality. I’m worried, but chances are I’ll be fine. (My fingers and toes are all crossed.)
I’d love to hear about it if you have any experience with thyroid surgery (or know someone who has), especially you voice actors.
–What did you do afterward to get your voice back in shape?
–How long did it take?
–Any advice?
I would love to collect a list of resources for myself and anyone else going through this, so please let me know about anything that worked for you. Thanks for your help!