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Total thyroidectomy
I will be having a total thyroidectomy on May3.I am really scared and trying to appear cool about it.I have never really had surgery before and I am ready to cry.I know I need to have this done, but along with my family, I am very anxious.
I posted almost the exact same thread a little over a month ago. I wasn't really afraid of the surgery, but rather, the after-effects.
I had a TT on 4/12 (Monday). I went back to the gym for light cardio 5 days later. Went back to work on Monday, 4/19. It's very early, but so far, I am feeling 100% normal. I hope I don't jinx myself by saying that. I read a lot of horror stories on the internet before my surgery, so I feel it's important to share that so far, I feel normal. I am on 150mcg of Synthroid. I will have my levels checked in 3 weeks to see if that needs to be adjusted. So far, I kind of doubt it.
Everything that blsdnsvd said about the surgery is true. My neck still feels strange, so I guess that means really I'm 99% normal. It did take a few days for my voice to come back fully, and I still can't yell.
Very best of luck!!
~Kat
I had a TT on 4/12 (Monday). I went back to the gym for light cardio 5 days later. Went back to work on Monday, 4/19. It's very early, but so far, I am feeling 100% normal. I hope I don't jinx myself by saying that. I read a lot of horror stories on the internet before my surgery, so I feel it's important to share that so far, I feel normal. I am on 150mcg of Synthroid. I will have my levels checked in 3 weeks to see if that needs to be adjusted. So far, I kind of doubt it.
Everything that blsdnsvd said about the surgery is true. My neck still feels strange, so I guess that means really I'm 99% normal. It did take a few days for my voice to come back fully, and I still can't yell.
Very best of luck!!
~Kat
I had it done twice (two lobectomies) both times no complications, You will be fine, the only thing with me was nausea due to the anesthesia, but second time the doc gave me something for that and I was fine.
I was very nervous about my surgery but I had a wonderful doctor who had done thousands of these procedures over 15+ years. I was groggy afterwards and had a little upset stomach from the drugs but no pain. For 2 days the nurses would come in and ask me to rate my pain. I would say "0". They would say they didn't have "0" on their chart. I would tell them "1" because the bed is so darned uncomfortable. My throat didn't hurt and I was one of the lucky ones who had no damage to my parathyroids so I had no calcium issues. My voice was a little hoarse and weak the first day but w/in a week it was back to normal. It was a little challenging to sleep for the first week because I felt like I needed to keep my neck straight. I propped myself up on pillows. My neck was stiff but that didn't last long. I was driving after 1 week and went back to work after 3 weeks. Listen to your doctor and just pay attention to what your body is telling you. Good luck.
I have nodules on both sides of my thyroid.Dr. performed biopsy and found atypical cells.
Sorry you have to have this. Surgery for any reason is a big issue, but medical staff & surgeons have come a long way in making patients feel comfortable & safe. I had a TT 16yrs ago, and I know they have come a long way now in making it easier for the patient. You will be just fine, it is normal to get anxious about surgery. I have had four major surgeries in the last year, and did not have any problems. Just do what they recommend when recovering. The staff will make you feel so comfortable.
Very important to have your blood work done routinely after the TT to make sure what thyroid dosage you need to be on. Have patience and more patience. You will feel better, but it will take time in getting your level correct. The pain itself from the surgery did not last but about a day or two. Take it eas for the first couple of days.
Praying you will do fine. I know you will.
Very important to have your blood work done routinely after the TT to make sure what thyroid dosage you need to be on. Have patience and more patience. You will feel better, but it will take time in getting your level correct. The pain itself from the surgery did not last but about a day or two. Take it eas for the first couple of days.
Praying you will do fine. I know you will.
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Before surgery, you will be greeted by your surgeon and he will explain step by step what will occur during surgery and will give you an idea about how long the surgery will take. Mine took three hrs and that's how long he said that it would take. After surgery, i was groggy but ok...you will probably have a steri-strip on the stitched wound and find it kinda stiff and alittle difficult to turn your neck, but this is all normal and expected. Most patients will spend one night in the recovery unit and go home the next morning.
Additional issues that may occur are:1) decreased calcium levels due to the parathyroids being bothered during surgery and you may be sent homne with calcium tablets to prevent the symptoms from progressing..(such as: tingling, numbness in the hands, feet, legs and facial areas)... 2) sore throat ...from the the tube that will be put in place during surgery. 3)tightness around the neck and 4)hoarseness.....these symptoms will disappear days after surgery and it is very important not to overuse your voice because the hoarseness can be prolonged.
I am 4mos post surgery and have recovered well. I am on synthroid 75mcg and my levels are stills adjusting back to normal. I do have issues pertaining to having the TT but we all do , however i am glad that the surgery is behind me..due to a multinodular goiter.
You will recover just fine and we will all agree to that!....God Bless You!