Living with a Laryngectomy
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- čas přidán 16. 05. 2017
- Undergoing a laryngectomy does not necessarily translate into a loss of function or a reduction in quality of life. Meaghan Kane-Benjamin of Atos Medical joins us and tells us about some product technology that can help you regain your voice and your quality of life. It’s called the Provox System. It’s amazing. And meet someone who shares his story about finding his voice again-thanks to this technology. We’re talking optimal health and function! Don’t miss this!
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I realize that this vid is 4 years old but, boy, did it help me out. I am facing a total laryngectomy soon and was scared at the prospect of losing my voice. It has been hard to communicate with a trach now but this Atos prosthesis is the one I'm getting. I hope to be able to give back to the community as well.
...and I'm not/never-was a smoker.
How'd it go
@@fuckoff2937 not for 2 more weeks.
@@bustopninja4520 so your actually not gonna have a voice? If so not telling you what to do but if you got kids record your actual voice for them
Honestly, I'm not sure if the show's mics are helping but it just sounds like he has a very sore throat. Like I feel like I can hear his natural voice, just hoarse. And it sounds like he can speak very fluently. And the more I listen, the more it just sounds like his voice and not anything "different" if that makes sense. That device is incredible.
I hope you're doing better now, friend.
Hey how.arw you now??
Please don’t assume only smokers get this type of cancer and need their voice box removed. My partner has never smoked and is having this procedure!
I’m probably late but how did it go or any updates? I’m curious about how they are doing :)
I never smoked a day in my life and got it.
@@troypostoluk3963 What did they say caused it if you are not a smoker Troy? Thanks for your comment.
@@boomerang6130They have no idea. Which makes me wonder was it really cancer.
@@troypostoluk3963 Were you hoarse? Did your throat hurt?
Thank You for this segment. I am going for a total laryngectomy this Thursday. I am really concerned about speaking again. This segment is VERY HELPFUL. Thank you again
I hope that things have gone well for you, and that you'll have the very best outcome.
how r u after the surgery?
@@irenetinaco4134 Doing better Thaank you for
asking. I wil admit, I had NO IDEA how hard it was
I really enjoyed watching this. Just stumbled across it while trying to learn for my nursing class. The woman interviewing everyone has a kind demeanor and is has done her homework. This was very informative and it had a sweet personal touch. So glad technology has come so far to give patients the tools they need to continue to live fulfilling lives.
Fun fact, Any word starting with "H" Cannot be said by a larengectomy lol.........."house" is "ouse" when u say the letter h in a word u need air flow not the vibration sound. it's kinda akward at times but its ok
The person would have a British cockney accent 24-7.
I feel so alone so happy to see there really is other people like me..
I just got this surgery and I’m getting used to is now
@GamerVidz yes I got the surgery Feb 17 2021
how old are you now? how are u after the surgery?
Its nice to hear other people telling about it to keep positivity up :)
I have just had a Laryngectomy and want to be able to sing, Veterans Cancer Support
I had a Laryngectomy 5 weeks ago just about to come out of hospital. I finding so frustrating that not being able to talk but even more frustrating people not willing to give you time to explain what your problem is with speech some times i wish i could shout but all you get is air escaping.
Never smoked but still had this performed. Not being able to talk really sucks. A lot!!
how are you now?
I'm now 11 years into my Larengectomy, i have COPD now and emphysema. I;m going downhill and have very few years left.
have u tried the Gerson diet??? its curing alot od diseases.
How do we purchase it? My mom also has laryngectomy
Like, even though your voice is hosed, you're awesome. Way to go, babe!
Hello thank you for sharing this, my wife had total larynxjectomy surgery and airway and esophagus parmanently saperated and she is hesitant to have the TEP surgerly put in cause she heard there are trouble with food getting stuck and give issues down the road. I am blind and would love to hear her talk again, the electro larynx are just not doing it and its painful for her to use it. Thanks for reading Mak
My name is Kareem walls I am 41 years old I use to have a tracheostomy in my neck but I had reflux really bad and the surgery at temple hospital told me I had to get Larygectomy tub it can help me to breathe and eat better
Can you have a dog after undergoing laryngectomy? Considering the hair being a problem to the stoma
Nice
How much does it cost
How much this
I wonder why the quality of the voice of this guy is so good compared to the average. What makes him better is what I'm trying to understand. Is it the equipment? His own method?
Ummm, I think we really should let every type of health institution talk about smoking and losing voice
How much
wait you guys forgot one important thing! the electro or artificial larynx!!!!!!!!!!! it too helps laryngeal patients speak again.
Nathan, it was a really quick segment. Meaghan did mention artificial means but did not have time to be specific on each method. I think she did a great job explaining to the novice how a voice prosthesis works.
we can always do a follow up segment.
Yes please do :D
I tried a voice prosthesis but was unable to move the air properly through the valve. I had good success with my electro larynx so I continue to use it today, three years after my laryngectomy. My voice clarity is good and very few people have trouble understanding my speech. It takes some getting used to at first, but it is pretty easy to use. For me, it's a better alternative to a prosthesis for a few reasons that weren't discussed in the video (cleaning, maintenance, replacement, ease of use). Every lary is different because of the tumor location, surgery, chemo and radiation, and physiology, so using a prosthesis or EL is a matter of preference, really. But, usually the patient is able to use the electro larynx within a few days after surgery if healing is going well.
Atos doesn't manufacture an electro larynx so that's probably why they didn't cover it... this is a promotional video.
I'm looking for a very particular narrator for a short film and I'd like to get in touch wth somebody who has voice prosthesis. Any idea where to start?
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John Ready @ The Foundation for Voice Restoration
what us the name of the company
Atos Medical
What about the breath how they can be breathing as the hole is covered with the speech button
The hands-free speech device allows air to pass inward easily. The device has a membrane inside the cartridge that only closes when a large amount of pressure builds up on the exhalation. When you breathe out normally, the membrane remains open, but when you force air out under pressure to speak, the membrane closes and no air escapes the device. A person ALSO has a TEP (Tracheal-Esophageal Prosthetic) device inserted that is a one-way valve that links the trachea and the esophagus. That's the little blue thing Meaghan from Atos showed near the beginning of the video. When pressure is built up inside the trachea--like when you manually close the hole in the neck or the membrane in the speech device closes, the air is forced through the TEP and into the esophagus. That moving air vibrates the esophagus and acts "kind of" like vibrating vocal cords to allow you to make a sound you shape with your mouth. Sounds way more complicated than it actually is. If you ever meet a laryngectomme, most are quite willing to show you how it all works.
Nice job Kirk. Explained very well, but no surprise that you would do a great job.
I don't know good
question
@@angelwood
Is gay
His voice is fine. Seems like a good option but not sure exactly what its called...
Can you still whisper perfectly fine?
Bit late this but the answer is no. To whisper you need air flow through your mouth and after laryngectomy you have none, I had it done four months ago and unfortunately still can't speak OR eat/drink due to complication during and post surgery. It doesn't always go smoothly.