My two and five year old kids will be having their adenoids and tonsils removed. I am worried their voices will change. We feel the surgeries are warrented but want to know about others experiences, especially with voice changes.
Thanks!!
My 6 year old sister just had that done about a month ago. There's no voice change but they will be sore for a long time and not each much for a few weeks. My sister drank liquids and ate soft foods for two weeks and slept/played Wii. Missed a week and a half of school. But no voice change.
I was 13 when I had both procedures done. I was born with extra large tonsils and adenoids. I snored quite loudly and I had a string of strep infections right before the surgery.
My voice did change--it was no longer "nasally", but I still sounded like myself. My tonsils grew back within a couple of years (rare, but it does happen).
My neighbor's daughter had it done and she went from having a very hoarse masculin voice to a sweet little girl voice.
Our son is schedule to have his adenoids out in April. According to our pediatric ENT, our son's voice quality should IMPROVE. He did say there is a very small chance that, due to some structural changes, if the child is unable to learn how to re-work how air flows through the back of his throat, his vocal could become more nasally. But he said in 30 years of doing this surgery, he's only had that happen once and that child had other underlying issues.
My six year old had an adenoidetomy just seven days ago. Yes, his voice did change. His voice is not so "nasally" anymore. His breathing is so much better and he's not snoring at night.
Good luck.
Both of my kids had this done. Their voices did change some, but in a good way - less nasal. It made a vast difference in the quality of their sleep. The snoring stopped within a week (once swelling went down).
Stock up before with lots of popsicles and sherbet (avoid ice cream because it increases mucus). The first couple days are rough, but both kids bounced back very quickly.
Good luck with everything,
Kelly
Hi Beth
My Middle child had her tonsil/adenoides removed last year and her voice didn't change. If anything it made her words come out more clearer.
My 6 1/2 year old had his tonsils and adenoids removed in December and aside from sounding less "nasal-y", his voice sounds the same! Good luck!!
both my kids had this procedure done...doesnt change their voice..just be sure to watch them real close though...my son got a real nasty throat infection,landed him in hospital for 2 weeks...it was really bad....daughter came thru with flying colors....they were 7 when they got it done.good luck
I ditto what Beth H said...my daughters friend just had the procedure and I cannot believe how sweet her voice sounds...just like a little girl again!!
My daughter had both her tonsils and adenoids taken out when she was 4 (she is now 6). I remember right after the surgery her voice was kind of high and squeaky. After a few weeks her voice went back to being almost the same as before the surgery. I think the hardest part is probably when they wake up from surgery and are scared. Prepare yourself for them crying after they bring you back after the surgery is over since they will be disoriented.
My daughter had sleep apnea before and I was amazed at the before & after difference. Before I could hear her snoring from down the hall and after I have to get right down by her head to hear breathing. There little bodies bounce back very quickly.
Good luck!
My daughter had her tonsils & adenoids out when she was 4. It didn't change her voice in a bad way at all. In fact, it made her less nasal and you could really hear her sweet little voice now! She was a little hoarse the first day or so, but as she healed, the voice cleared up. Ditto what another mom said about them being scared/freaked out when they first wake up after surgery...make sure you or someone they know are there. :)
I had them both removed at the end of January and while at first there is a change, it's mainly because you are healing and there's pieces of your mouth missing. That, and my jaws were in extreme pain from being held open during the surgery so it was hard to open my mouth. After everything is healed it goes back to normal. Hope everything goes well for ya.
Hi Beth....both of my boys had their 2nd set of tubes in and their adenoids out (one at 2 1/2 and one at 2) and their voices didn't change at all. It is always scary to turn them over for big medical procedures, but this one is worth it! Both our boys were a little groggy the afternoon of the surgery, but by dinner time they were back to theirselves. I will pray for all of you :)
Cathy
My son had his out at the age of 8. There was no change in his voice other than for the first few weeks he sounded more nasally. That ended with the healing. I am so thankful his are out. I had to fight with my doctor to get it done. He was having a lot of health problems due to the over enlarged tonsils and adenoids. If there is any change in the voice, it is very minimal and unnoticed.
My 2.5 yr old son had this done 3 weeks ago, and it has changed his voice. Not extreme, but we can certainly tell a difference. I don't think someone who isn't close to the family would be able to spot the difference, but we can. In our case, it was a MUCH needed surgery, so a voice change wasn't an issue. Things went great, and recovery for our son was very quick...and things now are so much better.
My niece(about 3 years ago)and nephew (2 months ago)both had the procedure due to snoring and apnea, and I've not noticed any changes in their voices. They did, however, both experience some disorientation coming out of the anesthesia. This is not uncommon (my SIL-their mother-is a doctor) but can be very scary to witness. I just want you to be aware of the possibility. Good luck!
hi beth, they will be allright as long as they rest after the nose and throat thing. my son had his out a couple yr.s ago. he thought being in the hospital was a great thing. he was sore but his voice was o.k. good luck. get well soon. joyce
My daughter was 6 last year when we had hers removed. She sounded like Minnie Mouse for about a month, which no one warned us about. It gradually went away and by 6 months her voice was all better. I was told that they have to learn to move the air differently in their mouths and it takes awhile. I don't know if that's correct, but it did go away.
I would recommend following the directions about giving Tylenol every 4 hours at first, even waking them up through the night the first couple of nights. We found that made a big difference. Anything you can do to get them to drink liquids or crushed popsicles also helps. It's worth it if it's medically necessary. My daughter's sleep apnea is gone, she wakes rested, she didn't get strep a single time this year (previously 3-4 times each winter), and she healthier. It's an amazing difference. Good luck!!!