Wendi underwent throat surgery at the Riverview Clinic Surgery Center this morning. The operation, technically known as a micro direct laryngoscopy, went off without a problem. Dr. Lyon removed the sore that was just above the vocal cords; the tissue will be examined in the lab later. The doctor does not believe that it was cancerous, but likely the result of irritation in the throat from another source, possibly some of her medication or even sleep apnea. He also does not believe that the sore is the cause of Wendi’s hoarseness; the vocal problem may be caused by some irritation on the inside of one of the vocal cords.

Wendi arrived at the Surgery Center at 7:25 a.m. and was released at 10:50 a.m. Her throat is understandably sore from the surgery, but she is otherwise okay and recovering at home at this time.

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