Difference in voice after tonsillectomy?

Hi Sara! Thanks for this! you made me feel better.. it's been weeks that I'm thinking if i'll go on to surgery. I'm very worried that i could not sing anymore. singing is the only thing I have and it's my only way of earning for my family.

I had a tonsillectomy almost 30 years ago and I had a promising singing career.  I could sing afterwards, but the tone that made me special and always in tune, was gone after the surgery.  I struggled for years to overcome what had always been easy.  It's still difficult to sing because I am not always in tune (which I can't stand) but the voice doesn't travel in my acoustic chamber the same way to my ear.  I would recommend opting out of surgery if you value your voice, unless it's 100% necessary.  Good luck!

My daughter had a tonsillectomy the first week of January and she souned fine until

a few days ago. Now she is very nasal we can't hardly understand what's shes saying.

We are so worried. Please tell me she will get her pretty little voice back

these people are wrong. I had tonsillectomy when i was a kid. it ruined my voice. im now 45 and the surgery was one if the biggest mistakes of my life. I would give anything to not have done it..

Hi I was just wondering what the result of your sons voice after the operation was, my daughter to sounds like she has a speech impediment it's really worrying!! Thanks Helen

Hey Guys! I Really Need some help here! I'm a singer, I'm male and I'm 16. however I have a growing fanbase and a last year I went on a mini-tour, of 6 shows around the DMV. (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) I usually have very good vocal stamina, and my range extends 3 octaves and 4 notes. Recently I started working on a new album, and I've noticed my stamina isnt as good, and my voice had been cracking, both at the beggining and release of my notes. I saw the doctor and She told me it was an upper-respiratory infection, and that I should go on vocal rest. So, I did. when the doctor told me it was alright to start singing again, I eased into doing so. Then about a week later, my throat got incredibly sore, and my voice was really scratchy, i went back to see the doctor and she diagnosed me with severe tonsilitis. i went through with everything I was supposed to for the treatment of it, and now 3 weeks later, even after the tonsilitis has been gone, my range has decreased and somedays I have problems hitting notes that used to be extremely easy for me to hit. which has lead me to believe that I should get my tonsils removed, which my doctor said may be a possibility. My Question (Hopefully for other singers) is, Will my voice get better after i get my tonsils out? I'm just so scared to lose my voice!

I got my tonsils out in eight MONTHS ago and i used to be a soloist in a choir, and i still have the same problem. Even my speaking voice sounds weak and like that strangled cat. It's frustrating,

I had the surgery in December and now it's June. After 5 days the scab fell off and they had to do emergency surgery to cauterize my throat to stop the bleeding. My voice has not returned.

I had my tonsillectomy 4 months ago. I was a soprano in choir and now I either squeak or can't hit the high notes at all. I might have to switch to alto, which is probably safer because I don't want to damage my throat and I do choir for fun not for a career.
My regular voice is pretty much the same, it is my singing voice that has changed. I was planning to quit choir in my 9th grade year (High school) anyways and focus on Orchestra. I might have to quit choir early, but some peoples voices change worse than others. I hope this helps!

my son is still having trouble 6 yrs later. He has had 3 yrs of speech therapy and still can not pronounce the r sound. I hate to say it but I have difficulty understanding him sometimes . I dont know what to do at this point.

I had tonsillectomy 22 days ago,I am 48 yr old female I have been extremely anxious due to speech problems. I have to sound very nasel I also have difficulty saying certain words and letters, I had no information in hospital, there's very little on the internet. My confidence is very low as my job requires me to speak often to people who have hearing problems. I wouldn't have had tonsillectomy if I'd known about this. I'm scared and angry at the same time. Hope it goes :(

Hi! I had my tonsils out yesterday, I could speak as soon as I woke up, can speak perfectly on medication and a little bit croaky without. I've been able to eat scratchy foods and drink plenty. This could all change as I'm only on my second day of recovery but just wanted to let you know not to worry! It's been no where near as bad for me as I thought it would be, hopefully it'll be the same for you!

Sara, I realize this reply is to a very old post, but in case you are still out there... could you please tell me who your otolaryngologist is? I'm in New England and have been struggling to find a specialist that is able to help with my dysphonia.

Massachusetts General's voice center is the best. In fact, it is there where Adele had her surgery.

Hello everyone! My name is Enzo Palana from Philippines. I am.now on my 12th day after the operation. I can now barely talk. I can also sing some songs in falseto but it still hurts when i swallow and when i yawn. Still can't eat solid food and can't really taste the food i am eating. I have bleeding on the 7th day and was rushed to ER for that. But so far, i am quicly recovering from it! I am also an artist/performer so i got so afraid of this operation but thank God, i am recovering fast. Just pray and eat a lot of ice cream! It'll help! And don't for tourself to sing yet and to talk. Learn to communicate through hand gestures. ^_^ haha!