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Uvulopalatoplasty and the clarinet

Author: Wicked Good ★2017
Date: 2007-08-28 20:25

Has anyone here ever undergone an outpatient surgical procedure called "uvulopalatoplasty," to remove "excess" throat tissue? I have a fairly severe case of sleep apnea, and all exams and tests thus far indicate this to be a likely remedy for the root cause by both my pulomonary and ENT specialists.

I'm not asking for medical advice (and yes, CPAP was attempted but failed), but am interested in whether anyone here has had this procedure done, and if so, did it affect your playing in any way? How long was it until playing at a high level again was achieved? Any lasting ill effects?

Thanks in advance. I have a feeling I'll be spending plenty of time on the WebMD website shortly.

WG

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