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I had VFS 4 months ago. I’m doing alright, but noticed that I still can’t raise my voice or scream.
I understand that I am still healing, but to those who have gotten the surgery and have fully recovered, are you able to raise your voice or scream?
Just a little worried that I won’t be able to scream for help if needed in the future, lol.
650 days post-op
I can raise my voice, but still have a problem projecting loudly. Hard to hear me in a crowded restaurant. My loudest scream sounds uncoordinated, and sounds like a deaf person screaming to me.
But my voice sounds really naturally feminine, with many not believing I've had VFS. I can sing, giggle and it all sounds cute.
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I didn't sing professionally before.. just regularly for fun. I played an instrument for a few years in my youth, so I have we developed vocal cords, I guess.
I never really measured before. But I didn't sound good. But now I do.
At my highest after I could get up to 900Hz. Now I'm around 700, 800Hz if I push it. My speaking range is 200-220Hz.
I can't project LOUD, but I can be heard. And that's irrelevant with microphones. My tone sounds good. I've been complimented by several. If I took lessons, I'd probably be much better.
When they tell you 'Not to Smoke,' that's not a suggestion. I smoked a vape like a year after my surgery and I feel like it had an effect on my voice (lowering). I will never smoke again, will never risk it.
Another thing they don't tell you is that heat, like going into a steam room or sauna will temporarily make your voice wonky. It gets weirdly high-pitched afterwards, and takes some time before it settles and you get recoordinated