Dear Dr. Corenman. I am having an Anterior Cervical Discectomy next month and I am quite scared as I am told the Surgeon cuts through the left hand side of my throat. It’s not the surgery itself I am worried about, it is when I wake up as I am told you can’t swallow or talk. I am worried I will be choking on my own saliva as I cannot swallow and of course my throat will be very sore. Unfortunately my own Dr wasn’t very forthcoming with advise on anything. He just told me not to worry and I would be ok. Can you give me any advice on this please. By the way I am having 2 discs done.
Thank you so kindly
Maureen Hanson
UK