“I have what I feel like is a new lease on my vocal life,” says Kelly. “The surgery was just the best thing I could've done for myself. I honestly wish I had looked into it earlier.”
Kelly has been a professional performer all her life. However, during an outdoor theatre performance in 2008, she developed pre-nodules on her vocal cords.
“Upon seeing the polyps, we discussed the option of surgery,” says Kelly. “And I decided to undergo surgery in May 2019, under the care of Dr. Lehman and his voice care team.”
Kelly trusted Dr. Lehman because he never pushed her into surgery and was determined to try conservative treatment methods before considering surgery. “Dr. Lehman is very honest, both with what he'd prefer to do and what options he'd prefer not to consider right away. He always mentioned that surgery was an option, but he preferred exploring other treatments first. We considered things like acid reflux, allergies, and technical issues to make sure they weren’t a factor. It was never a go-right-to-surgery situation. We looked at all the options, and I then decided what was best for me.”
Kelly greatly appreciated Dr. Lehman’s bedside manner and how he took the time to listen to and address all her concerns.
“Dr. Lehman is great, efficient, and to the point,” she says. “He listens to the recommendations of his entire voice care team. They are absolutely wonderful. They take time to listen to what you do for a living, so they can consider the wear and tear on your voice. Every time Dr. Lehman or one of his team come into the room, I feel like I finally get to talk to someone who understands my concerns and the demands of my job. And they don't think I'm crazy for using 14 different character voices over the course of a month (laughs)!”
Grateful for getting her professional voice back to 100%, Kelly looks forward to pursuing the art she has loved since she was young. ”I've been a professional singer all my life,” she says. “Now, I have a whole new vocal care routine and new ways to warm up. I feel like I have a new lease on life as a performer.”
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