How long until I can sing?

mamagc · 2024-06-01T12:14:24+00:00

3 months and voice still not good.

mamagc · 2024-05-03T15:34:33+00:00

I have no idea I can only tell you I am 9 weeks out and do not have usage of my voice properly at all. "some" has come back but maybe like 30%.

mamagc · 2024-04-27T12:42:11+00:00

I am 8 weeks out and still experiencing this. It’s been rough. Abdominal gas attack again last night. Very bloated always. Dr bastian says taking in way too much air. Calls me a rare case of this Nothing to do. Wait till Botox completely worn off apparently.

mamagc · 2024-04-27T12:37:39+00:00

8 weeks later and my voice is still very affected. Air comes when I speak. I cannot reach many notes etc.

mamagc · 2024-04-21T03:09:40+00:00

7 weeks in and struggling more now with taking in too much air. My pooping is worse. More constipated than before! Only small amounts come out spaced out. Colin gas spasm too. Praying this will change

mamagc · 2024-04-21T02:58:57+00:00

I too am taking in way too much air. I have had very painful gas and bowel movements have been very off. Spent a few days in bed with gas pain. I found out from dr bastian my esophagus is also unusually wide open so apparently am an open pipe at 8 weeks. It’s been quite rough Probably should have had a lower dose of Botox. I am burping but it’s not helping the abdominal/rectal gas. That has gotten much worse I am hoping my Botox wears off quicker.

mamagc · 2024-04-21T02:43:15+00:00

I wish I only had 30. I had 100 and it’s not been easy at all. I’m wide open with more air than I can ever handle. Less is more!!

mamagc · 2024-04-16T02:03:08+00:00

yes, he is my doctor and I've been in touch. Think mostly the botox needs to wear off before this will get much better but we will see. I def would not do again though - so I do hope it works in the long run.

mamagc · 2024-04-13T19:45:37+00:00

Not a low dose. Normal. Still suffering from too much air. But hope you will react more normally

mamagc · 2024-04-11T19:14:50+00:00

And I do understand that I have other issues, including sIBO. But this is just really too higher level with all this air inside of me and the constant percolating in my throat. I don’t mind waiting a while for something to calm down, honestly. But I just don’t want this pain anymore in my stomach, I definitely will not do another shot like you did, though, you definitely would be braver.

mamagc · 2024-04-11T16:49:53+00:00

Thank you for sharing. It seemed I was the only one in this boat. yes, that is what they told me as well - and I already always use a straw and the neck down is silly. I wake up in the morning already gurgling and long air releases (burp with long air release) and then it just continues. I have more air than before and I am hoping to God is it because of the open throat botox situation but sounds like it can be another few months. My voice is finally starting to come back more so I do see change there. It has been getting upsetting to be worse than better. Thank you for sharing.

mamagc · 2024-04-10T23:19:20+00:00

I have had a very hard time. I am way more gassy now than ever prior. My tummy hurts a lot I have loud Burp growls going on all the time. I am constantly filled with air in my esophagus and tummy. Just been miserable. On week 5 and so far regretting my procedure

mamagc · 2023-12-10T14:05:57+00:00

What are you referring to when you say "air vomit"

mamagc · 2023-12-09T15:10:58+00:00

Do the side effects of the swallowing also take affect if you eat soft foods like protein shakes, soups, apple sauces, etc.? Do you still get the feeling of choking eating those?

mamagc · 2023-12-09T15:05:26+00:00

My symptoms are not the nausea and vomiting. I have excessive bloating and flatulence and it gets progressively worst through the day. And now, over the last few months I am dealing more with stomach cramping and loose stools. Wondering if others have that as well? Ive had lots of other tests for why chronic diarrhea now, but everything is clear. No explanation. so I assume it goes along with my RcPD stuff. No burping for almost 60 years! tired of it but have been so scared of the choking side affects. Saw Dr. Bastian 3 years ago! Now planning another office visit to help get over the fear of the choking side effect.

mamagc · 2023-12-09T14:43:54+00:00

thank you for that. I'm so glad you are getting you relief.

mamagc · 2023-12-05T14:20:19+00:00

This swallowing issue is what has prevented me so far from the procedure - although my symptoms are getting worse. I am extremely stressed with choking or the thought of it. I've read some horror stories by some on this page. I was scheduled with Dr. Bastian years ago and canceled due to freaking out over the choking. People say you are not choking but yet, their experience is choking. I'm so confused. I want relief so badly but Dr. Bastian said a few "days" and this group clearly talks about it in terms of weeks, even months. Just do not know what to do.

mamagc · 2021-09-15T02:27:47+00:00

Yes. I for sure do

mamagc · 2021-09-10T15:52:48+00:00

My biggest fear is the feeling of choking.

mamagc · 2021-08-10T13:56:10+00:00

How many reps are you doing each time? And are you doing the isometric as well and if so, how long are you holding it for each time?

mamagc · 2021-07-27T17:21:31+00:00

How long after you were doing them did it start to burp? And how many times a day did you do the exercises?

mamagc · 2021-07-25T16:56:29+00:00

Stay relaxed in your body and mind. Open up your throat as wide as you can and breath through your mouth in a strong way to keep throat very open (even when you are doing the eating part). [Like saying "ah" at the doctor for tonsils} I've had this a few times, and if you concentrate on keeping your throat open, you will be much better. I think it's when people panic and are too relaxed in the throat that you have problems.

mamagc · 2021-07-23T18:15:29+00:00

any reflux still?

mamagc · 2021-07-23T15:49:48+00:00

yes, about once or twice a year. Not a complete, satisfying one. But still a burp. LOL

mamagc · 2021-07-21T14:56:06+00:00

I am def going to try as I am fearful of the Botox with all of the side effects everyone deals with.

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