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MP facing voice loss after surgery shows recovery signs
BBC • • health
Key Points:
- Liberal Democrat MP Anna Sabine experienced vocal cord paralysis after nerve damage during thyroid surgery in June, causing her to lose her voice for several months.
- The condition made her feel reluctant to speak in Parliament, leading her to use a microphone and feel exposed when participating in debates.
- Despite initial fears of permanent damage, Sabine recently noticed significant recovery in her voice strength, describing it as "broadly back to where it should be."
- Encouragement from the public and media appearances motivated her to continue speaking in the chamber despite embarrassment.
- While her voice remains somewhat wobbly and different from before, Sabine is optimistic about her ongoing recovery.
