From: john schweinfurth
To: VOCALIST <vocalist>
Subject: Re: Recovery time from septum surgery?
Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>

On Sat, 1 Jan 2000 23:10:56 -0600, VOCALIST wrote:

> Hi all-
>
> I'm having surgery to correct a deviated septum condition soon. Could
anyone share their experience regarding how long they had to lay off of
singing after having their septum repaired?
> Sandra

Assuming there are no problems with the anesthesia and your post-operative
drainage is not bad, not more than a week off - probably after your first
post-operative visit.

John M. Schweinfurth, MD
Laryngology and Professional Voice Care
Assistant Professor
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
(615) 322-6180





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