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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Mike found out today that he has a paralyzed right vocal chord. Hopefully he will recover in 6 to 18 months. He may have to undergo a reversible procedure or two to prevent aspiration in the interim.
He is very grateful that his neck and left arm pain has been eliminated. At least now he can play guitar with no discomfort.
Heal up, Mike! Prayers and healing mojo out for ya...  |
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Location: Bellevue, Washington | Hope you are well soon Mike, wishing you a speedy recovery! |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Ditto Mike. Don't try to rush it. |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Knowing Mike, there is no way this will will keep him down. Glad that the surgery helped the pain Mike. You will be a sanging in no time.
Here's to quick healing of the vocals! |
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Location: Tennessee | Hang in there, Mike. Modern medicine is pretty amazing. And miracles happen, too. We're thinking nothing but the best for you here. |
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| Sorry to hear that, Mike. Hope you have a speedy and complete recovery. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Best of everything Mike. We are all pulling for you. |
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Location: NJ | do what the docs say mike |
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Location: Seymour, Tennessee | I will certainly keep you in my prayers m friend!
Get well fast. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Thanks everyone...I'm thinking now's a great time to work on my finger style guitar...lol
It's all good!!! |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Take care big guy! |
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Location: WNC-God's Country | I wish you the best Mike...I can cover your vocal parts,I did it for Kix Brooks for 2 years!!! |
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Location: Texas | Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mike. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Just take it slow and easy and heal-up nice. |
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Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba CANADA | Very sorry to hear about the vocal problems, Mike.
Get well soon!! |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Take the time to heal right Mike. Prayers offered for a complete recovery. |
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Location: Vernon CT | You are in my thoughts my friend! |
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Location: East Tennessee | Mike, Prayers going up. |
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Location: south east Michigan | I wish all the best for you Mike. |
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Location: Delaware | Speedy recovery, thoughts and prayers. |
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Location: Hanau, Hessen, Germany | All the best wishes for a fast and complete recovery from over here, Mike! |
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Location: Orlando, FL | I'm very glad to hear you are pain free Mike! I'm sure by the time your voice is ready to go, you'll have some monster finger style chops! |
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Location: California | You will be fine- prompt recovery Mike.
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Mike - our thoughts and prayers are with you. Don't try and overdo it too quickly! |
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Location: Utah | Just let time work its magic and keep your positive attitude. |
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Location: Flahdaw | Rest the chords and learn some Tommy Emmanuel (you know you always wanted to) Get well soon. |
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Location: Hot Springs, S.D. | Mike, you know you're in my prayers. Last time I had anything done at the doctor's, I asked him if I'd be able to sing afterward. Apparently he's heard me sing before because he responded, "If you even try, I will personally come after your vocal cords with a dull, rusty scalpel." :eek: |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Rest your vocal chords as long as you have to....don't rush it.
In the meantime work on your pickin' and write some new songs....
Get Well Soon! |
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| Glad they gave you hope for a full recovery. The alternative isn't fun.
Good luck and do what the docs say. |
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Location: Chicago | To modify (a little) Psalm 33 [Do not] SING unto Him a new song; [but it's OK to] PLAY skilfully with a loud noise [on your Adamas]. David was good on that harp, so the operative word is "skilfully"! My Greek friends say "perastika" ..this too shall pass! |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | I haven't been able to sing since puberty. |
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Location: Indiana | Hang in there Mike. |
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Location: big island | good time to learn some slack key, mike. take care friend. |
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Location: Nashville TN. | speedy recovery |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Thoughts for you, Mike. |
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| You are in my thoughts and prayers, Mike.
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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by Guitarzannie:
You are in my thoughts and prayers, Mike.
Michelle Ditto!!! |
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Location: Las Vegas, NV | Praying for you, Mike. |
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Location: nashville | Shake a tree here in Nashville and a singer will fall out but a good finger picker is a hard find.
Take care and remember is you ever come to Nashville bring that 12 string I found for ya. |
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Location: Right now? | Hang in there, Mikey ... I think your vocal chords will make a come back.
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Location: NW of Philadelphia | Get well soon! |
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Location: France | A thought for you, Mike !!
Good cure ! |
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Location: Portland, OR | Mike:
About twelve years ago my wife had thoracic surgery for the removal of her thymus gland. After that surgery, she lost her voice and it was determined that the surgeon "tweeked" the recurrent larengeal nerve to one side of her vocal cords. It was dead. It changed our lives. We couldn't go to a loud eating place. She couldn't order thru a drive-thru. When I couldn't hear her it hurt to the point that she wouldn't talk.
Eventually, she had another surgery after a year of neuro testing to implant a stint to prop up her vocal cord. It still works. She can't yell. She can't scream (she never did either). But our lives are back to normal and I only hate the first doc occasionally.
Point is, there are things a talented doc can do that boggle the mind. John |
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Location: Nîmes, south of France | +1 with all !
All the best Mike ! |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | it was determined that the surgeon "tweeked" the recurrent larengeal nerve to one side of her vocal cords. It was dead. It changed our lives. We couldn't go to a loud eating place. She couldn't order thru a drive-thru. When I couldn't hear her it hurt to the point that she wouldn't talk.
Eventually, she had another surgery after a year of neuro testing to implant a stint to prop up her vocal cord. It still works. She can't yell. She can't scream (she never did either). John, this is exactly what has happened to me...some days I cannot speak and I cannot sing...there are several procedures that they are planning to do including the one you describe...prognosis is "if" then 6 to 18 months...the procedures may help with my speaking but time will tell...
I want to say thanks to everyone who has left good thoughts and best wishes...I appreciate them from the bottom of my heart...you are all special to me and I appreciate the good will...
I would like to share the last song I wrote (the week after I had the surgery but before I knew that my voice was perhaps permanently affected) with you all...since I cannot sing it I will just share the lyric's; it was written for my HS Class Reunion which was held three weeks ago...perhaps it might bring back some memories of your classes...Peace to you all...
“Class of ‘70”
Michael D. Ward
02/22/10
I.
We were young and green, some barely 18
Looking “to change the world our way”
It could be cold and mean, and full of unseen
Waiting as we made our play
But with the decade dawning bright
We knew we’d turn out right
Ch.
Oh what a time we shared, years spent learning how to climb life’s stairs;
First cars and dates and Friday night air
The decade was dawning bright; we knew we’d turn out right
II.
The Class of ’70 launched that June
A class of new Duke’s growing up soon
Some got a job; some worked the land
Some went to college; some went to ‘Nam
As we all got caught up in life
We knew we’d turn out right
Ch.
III.
Now and then we’d stop and sigh
When we’d remember those years spent at Gloucester High
Where we cheered on the teams, and shared our delight
As we cruised the Freeze or the single stop light
We took Government, Science, Drama, Shop Class
Most courses I liked; and then there was Math
The decade was dawning bright; we knew we’d turn out right
Ch.
IV.
So the class of ’70 went their own ways
Raising their families and remembering the days
Of sharing with Ihsan and enjoying the fun
While recalling how we just couldn’t wait to get done
Yeah, the decade was dawning bright;
We knew we’d turn out right
Ch.
Bridge:
Those years flew on by: 20, 30, and more
While the world changed some of us to our core
We’ve lost some along the way
But if here I think they’d say:
Ch.
Oh what a time we shared, years spent learning how to climb life’s stairs;
With first cars and dates and Friday night air
The decade was dawning bright; we knew we’d turn out right
The decade was dawning bright; Oh the decade was dawning bright;
Hey the decade was dawning bright; now we know we turned out right!
We turned out right! We turned out right! We turned out right!
C. 2010 Home-Ward Music BMI |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Mike found out today that he has a paralyzed right vocal chord. So basically, you just can't sing stereo.
:p
On the up side, the body has a way of compensating. This may actually improve your listening. |
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Location: Seymour, Tennessee | Neat song my friend.
As always you are in our thoughts and prayers. |
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Location: Nashville TN. | I like the song myself |
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