Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Maybe I missed it but are you seeing a speech therapist? If not that would be very helpful in getting your old voice back. They can help you do certain exercises which will strengthen your lips and tongue. I went to one for several visits which greatly helped in my recovery.
I also talked for a living. Unfortunately after this last round of OC my speech is not up to my old companies standards. I took a retirment package last July. No matter what path you end up taking in life, enjoy what you do and where you are. Your job is important but it is not your life.
Best of luck with continued healing. ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive |