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Posted by: John Comer ® 10/16/2002, 17:54:34 Author Profile Mail author |
As some of you know I had Type II Thyropasty at Mayo Clinic last year. I have had several Botox injections that have not been successful. I gie credit to Mayo Clinic and Dr. Maragos for being extremely conservative to date since they did not want me to have difficulty swallowing. The Botox was started at 1.5, progressed to 2.5, then to 3.0 with the latest injection being 5.0. I had the 5.0 last Tuesday and by Friday I was noticing some slight difficulty swallowing. That is probably okay anyway since my wife has always told me that I need to chew my food more anyway. Now I don't have an option. I am now noticing that I am having an easier time talking and this is particularly true if I don't attempt to project my voice very much. If I maintain a constant voice level without trying to emphasize words that I know willbe difficult I seem to be doing better. This is simply an update for some of the folks that have been hesitating with the Thyroplasty surgery. I do believe that the "windows" that were cut into my cartilage have allowed Mayo to very accurately administer the Botox. The EMG signal was very strong with my last injection so I know feel that I am on the way to a much better voice quality. We'll see what the next couple of weeks indicate. Last night I was amazed at the difference. John ABSD Minnesota |
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Posted by: vici forsyth ® 10/17/2002, 18:19:50 Author Profile Mail author |
John, It was so good to read your post. I've been wondering how you're doing. I am SO HAPPY that you're having better results this time. Maybe you've finally found the right dosage of Botox. Thanks for updating us! I wish you the best. Vici ABSD Illinois |
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