Overview
- Thompson underwent the procedure this week under general anaesthetic after previously admitting he was nervous about being put to sleep for the first time.
- Doctors instructed him not to speak for at least three days to allow healing, a restriction he has described as frustrating.
- His sister Louise visited and said he is “freaking out” about the enforced silence, urging fans to send him cat videos to lift his spirits.
- He posted a pre‑op hospital‑gown photo and later a selfie saying he was bored but grateful for the flood of cat memes from followers.
- Coverage cites NHS guidance that such vocal cord nodules are benign and commonly linked to prolonged voice strain, with hospital advice recommending complete voice rest for the first three days after surgery.