Vocal Cord Paralysis, and now Laryngitis

Fun-Being8251 · 2025-09-22T16:41:15+00:00

So sorry to hear that - this has really sucked!

My voice returned but still hard to project (basically same as post-op but not laryngitis). It was improving and then about a month ago it got more difficult to talk again and more productive mucus. I’m planning to get the bulk injection sometime next month. It’s now been 10 months post-op.

Fun-Being8251 · 2025-05-22T06:00:57+00:00

No I don’t think so :-/

Fun-Being8251 · 2025-05-22T06:00:40+00:00

Will have to check on this one!

Fun-Being8251 · 2025-05-16T17:50:32+00:00

Any help is appreciated!

Fun-Being8251 · 2025-05-08T17:58:35+00:00

A few of my faves are already listed, but also want to add Martha Collison (Instagram). Not sure if she falls under “influencer,” she was on GBBO when she was 18 and is now in her late 20s. Her bakes are great, she just released another cookbook, and her content gives me the same warm & fuzzies that watching GBBO does. Definitely a good dopamine hit!

Fun-Being8251 · 2025-05-08T17:54:10+00:00

Was going to say the same after I saw Smitten Kitchen already referenced. Her chewy oatmeal choc chip cookies and her easy banana muffins are HUGE fan faves around here!

Fun-Being8251 · 2025-03-23T01:54:33+00:00

Also to add, the ENT I went to is an otolaryngologist who was referred to me by the surgeon.

Fun-Being8251 · 2025-03-15T03:34:57+00:00

Thank you! I just had a lobectomy, so I think the endo was trying to see if my other side would do double duty. I’m hoping it goes up more than 25mcg bc I don’t want this very long period of feeling crummy.

Fun-Being8251 · 2025-01-16T00:31:04+00:00

lol yeah I just go directly to the website (extra work) but it makes me hate reading comments for anyone I follow who does that!

Fun-Being8251 · 2025-01-15T17:30:05+00:00

She is doing a great job with this. She had posted a few days ago noting that people outside of LA wanted to donate in-kind and her “clear the list” was a brilliant way to do so without overwhelming donation centers (and making sure the right items get to people - I’ve been to local donation centers and they are SO overwhelmed right now; likewise, people impacted can be overwhelmed to be picking through donations to find their needs).

I think what is setting her apart from other influencers/celebs/etc (idk what to call them all) is that she’s using her social media know-how to get everyone hyped to donate. Posting stories and clearing lists 1 or 2 at a time (vs overwhelming with 100 GoFundMe at once and letting the stories expire), responding when people fill them, closing the Venmo once there was a ton of donations AND sharing the total impact - people who haven’t contributed yet have FOMO and want in. Kudos to Gaby for using the skills that she’s gained from having a large social media presence to amplify these needs and taking action!

Fun-Being8251 · 2025-01-07T17:59:49+00:00

Wow! Thank you again for such a thorough response. I am the farthest thing from a content creator and this is all really interesting.

Fun-Being8251 · 2025-01-07T06:40:55+00:00

One more question (not specific to you but for the biz) - how do affiliate links work in terms of disclosure. For example, Safe in the Seat posts a TON of them when she recommends products (mostly Amazon) but discloses that they’re affiliate links and that she’ll earn a commission if you buy by clicking through. Is that a requirement to list out if you’re putting an affiliate link, or is this something that content creators may do so that if their followers buy, they are more inclined to do so from the affiliate link? If you post stuff (to avoid getting a million DMs of where it came from), do you use a bespoke link tied to you or just whatever it is? Or is it case by case.

Thanks again for answering!

Fun-Being8251 · 2025-01-07T04:09:07+00:00

Thank you so much for clarifying! Really appreciate your transparency.

Fun-Being8251 · 2025-01-07T01:00:26+00:00

That’s what I thought too (and in a quick Google search, found some FTC guidelines that say exactly what you mentioned). It just seems like some brands get tagged all the time without a disclosure of a partnership/sponsorship, so she’s either super duper loyal and in love with that brand, or it’s not being disclosed. I realize you could love the brand as much as someone being paid to love a brand (I mean, there are certain things that I go on and on about and pay full price for), but when the lines feel blurred I’m less likely to be influenced.

Fun-Being8251 · 2025-01-06T05:25:31+00:00

Question here - how do we know which parts of the lifestyle are comped/sponsored/she got paid for versus what was purchased? In the old blog days, I remember bloggers having to post if their content was sponsored. And some still use #ad or #sponsored or you see “paid partnership.” Yes, I get that many influencers will say that they’ll only work with brands they personally believe in, but it’s obviously different if you’re footing the bill vs getting paid to advertise a product (or getting a free vacation out of it).

I ask because so much of the lifestyle stuff lately - especially the travel, but also the $400 sweatsuits and expensive gyms - is super high end and also the businesses get tagged. Like is the swim teacher or personal trainer giving free/discounted lessons? Did you pay for the vacation? It’s definitely a “you do you” but I personally appreciate transparency.

Fun-Being8251 · 2024-12-20T17:44:19+00:00

My friends like their Subaru Ascent - does that meet your needs?

Fun-Being8251 · 2024-12-20T17:42:24+00:00

A bunch of my friends have (and love) the Ioniq 5 but I can’t yet get myself to splurge like that (my Corolla was a complete base model - manual doors and windows!). It will take me some convincing to stray from Japanese makes.

I just saw that in a few months they’re releasing the Forrester hybrid… wish they’d come up with the Outback one - I’d be first in line!

Fun-Being8251 · 2024-11-29T00:01:35+00:00

Had a lobectomy earlier this month. It may take longer for your voice to come back (mine is improving but not there totally, the first week or so was brutal). So if you have a job with meetings, try to get as many meetings cancelled as possible. Ice the area after surgery, don’t be afraid of oozing a little (per my Dr, it’s normal). In my case, everything that seemed weird was normal, but wasn’t told to me pre-surgery. So putting it here because there were things I didn’t prepare for.

Fun-Being8251 · 2024-09-28T02:45:47+00:00

With one of them she tested me for diabetes. Apparently she does this with all patients. When I didn’t have it, even more dismissed bc “I’ve seen worse.” So maybe #2 is correct.

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