Hi Sarah,
I moved your post to the main forum where it will get more activity.
Many people with anterior cervical surgeries have post-op issues, but what I experienced and what I'm used to seeing is trauma to the vocal cords. I experienced 95% paralysis of the vocal cords and it took several weeks for my voice to return. My voice is normal, but I still have to move more air than I used to in order to make the same sounds.
What are the doctors saying about the swallowing issue? Is there a physical issue like a bone spur or old fusion hardware that may be causing problems?
Good luck!
Mark
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