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Topic: Singing After Surgery
I was surprised to find this board on here! In any fashion, I am quite curious about how the voice will be functioning after surgery. More specifically, I am curious as to how my upper registers will be affected. I am a countertenor and do a good amount of singing in falsetto up to flageolet voice.
Any thoughts out there?
Topic: RE: Can I sing 3 days post-op?????
Hi Kim. I just came across your post, and I had to know if you were able to sing after your surgery. I also lead the worship service at my church, and I had to sit down for a few Sundays after I came back. No one seemed to mind. They were just glad I was there.
I usually do a lot of posting on the Christian board here at OH. Maybe I'll see you on there sometime. It's a very active group.
Peg 
Topic: RE: I want my voice back!!
Hi, I'm a singer also and I had my surgery on August 22, 2002... My voice was a little weak right afterwards, but it was mostly because I didn't have good breath support. Since my surgert I have a much better tone to my voice and better breath support, so don't worry about that girl!!! Just keep singing, it'll help with your recovery also!!!
Sheryl
Topic: RE: Can I sing 3 days post-op?????
Hey girl...
You're going to try to do this only 3 days after surgery??? YIKES! I wish you luck! I sing also and sang in our Church choir about a week afterwards and did fine, but you'll only be 3 days out and trying to lead for 50 minutes is a long time. Take it easy, make sure to have a seat on stage in case you need it and don't worry about what anyone thinks if you do sit down... ugh! I was pretty weak for about a week afterwards, so don't be surprised if you are too...
I'd ask the doc what they think, but I think I'd pass this year. Singing definately helps with recovery, but 3 days is pretty quick. Just my opinion! Good luck to you and keep us posted!
Sheryl
Topic: Can I sing 3 days post-op?????
Hi all!
I am having lap-band on Dec 29th!! I am also the lead vocalist in my praise band at church and we are having a huge New Year's Eve party at church. We are supposed to play and lead worship from 11pm until 11:50 and then we will be having communion and I usually lead communion songs too. Do you think I'll be able to do it???? Kim in Georgia
Topic: RE: Does any body ever post on this Board?
I'm an alto too! I don't post on this board often.....mostly because it doesn't look like many people come here. But, I LOVE to sing......in groups, not solos! LOL
Steph
Topic: RE: I want my voice back!!
This is my biggest fear! I have been singing for years, but I am really nervous that after my surgery, my voice will be affected.
Topic: RE: singing is my life.
Hi Christina,
I also love to sing but not alone. 10 years ago ( at a weight of 275) I was introduced to the Fenton Lakes chorus of Sweet Adelines. Sweet Adelines is 4 part barbershop harmony. Are group has every age from 16 to 82, and every size. I was accepted because of my voice not my size. If you go to sweetadlinesint.com you can find a group in your area.
I had my WLS in April,2005, what a difference a little weight loss does. My Pre surgery weight was 292,I'm now down to 205. I can now hold frase endings longer much more breath control and can stand longer without my feet,back and everythings else hurting. And talk about a support group! I have 58 women who give me all the support I could ever need, besides by family.
No matter what never give up singing, it really is a WONDERFUL GIFT FROM GOD.
Louise
Hi Christina,
I also love to sing but not alone. 10 years ago ( at a weight of 275) I was introduced to the Fenton Lakes chorus of Sweet Adelines. Sweet Adelines is 4 part barbershop harmony. Are group has every age from 16 to 82, and every size. I was accepted because of my voice not my size. If you go to sweetadlinesint.com you can find a group in your area.
I had my WLS in April,2005, what a difference a little weight loss does. My Pre surgery weight was 292,I'm now down to 205. I can now hold frase endings longer much more breath control and can stand longer without my feet,back and everythings else hurting. And talk about a support group! I have 58 women who give me all the support I could ever need, besides by family.
No matter what never give up singing, it really is a WONDERFUL GIFT FROM GOD.
Louise Most Active
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