No stiches an the skin surface. I suppose some internal stiches. Wendy
Thanks, I felt like it was normal healing since scar tissue is not as strectchy as regular tissue but It was really bothering me last night. Feels better this morning.
I've had two thyroid surgeries and each one was the same; that tightness you refer to is very normal. Everything is pulled back nice and tight and stitched under the skin then the skin on the outer is either stitched or special glued in place. The tightness does take a little while to go away. Just be sure to do some lifting your head to the ceiling and down to your chest every so often. Only go as far as is comfortable..DO NOT over stretch. It is only to help the skin loosen up. I did all that and added some oil to the scar and now I am fine, 6 months on! Using a peanut shaped neck pillow at night can help alleviate that weird stretching feeling you might have too.
Good luck!
The tightness you are experiencing is very normal. The incision takes even longer to heal internally. Do you have stitches? You should be able to do some gentle neck exercises shortly. It helps get the mobility back. Also, a lotion on the incision is a good idea. I used Glaxal Base, which was recommended by my sister in law, an oncology nurse. Good luck.
Trish