Different adjustments took varying amounts of time. The atlas subluxation took right away. I've only had to have it adjusted again once more recently. My hiatal hernia took maybe 4 months of regular care and massage to get rid of the trigger points and adhesions in my abdomen.
I understand the throat pain too. That was part of the reason why I couldn't talk. Maybe I could talk to your husband and you could whisper to him? Just an idea... Otherwise, we can keep talking here. That's no problem. Or by email?