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i have a preliminary date set for three weeks time and until now, i have researched about the probs themselves and post-surgery tx, but i have overlooked the op itself. can anyone that has recently had a complete thyroidectomy please enlighten me as to what to expect. for instance, how long does the op take, what size is the scar, how do you feel immediately post-op and how long does it take to recover? what, if anything, is likely to go wrong and what might i expect them to do about it? also, what about if there is a parathyroid prob? cos they suspect there is a prob prior to the op, will they sort that at the same time or will they wait in case the paras were affected by pressure from the thyroid nodules? i'm told that i will immediately go on thyroxine, but should i expect more meds on a constant basis?
i know its lotsa qs guys and i am now gonna go and research, but whatever you can tell me would be appreciated. thank you. hope you all have a good day:)
i know its lotsa qs guys and i am now gonna go and research, but whatever you can tell me would be appreciated. thank you. hope you all have a good day:)
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I just had a total thyroidectomy Sept. 25. My experience may not be the norm, but I got along very, very, well.
My surgery took about 3 hours. No real pain after, just dry mouth from anesthesia.
My incision (which looks pretty good already) is about 3 inches long. I had a couple of lymph nodes removed, but the para was okay.
You will have a drain (I had two) coming out from underneath your incision. Sounds scary, but really just uncomfortable.
I had my surgery on a Tuesday, home on Wed., doing laundry (happily) on Thurs. I had two incredibly good days since. More energy than I've had in years. But overall, I'm cold and tired. But if you expect it, you can plan out your day so you can get the most important things done. Don't stress-just know that what you are feeling is normal, and it' not going to last forever. It's all part of the healing process.
I have not been on my Synthroid since the surgery in prep for the RAI. and that is as far as my recovery has come.
I wish you all the best. Write any time. Let me know how things go for you. My prayers are with you!
I just thought of something else that might be helpful to you. I was told about a book that gives alot of good info in a way laypeople can understand. The name is 'THE THYROID SOURCEBOOK' by M. Sara Rosenthall. I have found it invaluable and refer to it often. You might think about checking it out.
Suzzieq
thank you everyone for your information, advice, words of encouragement and good wishes. i feel much better about the whole thing after reading what you all have to say.
hope you all have a good weekend and a wonderful week to follow:)
glad your op is out of the way and you are on the way to recovery. hope each day gets better for you:) sorry you gotta have RAI but i guess if its needed, its needed and all helps towards a full recovery. i wish you all the best in your recovery and thank you for your kind words:)
AND yeah, let the family pamper you. just sit back and concentrate on you cos this is your time. take care ok and let us know how you are doing:)
you have all been very supportive and i thank you for that. dont know what i would have done without the encouragement and advice from all my DS friends.
have a good weekend and a wonderful week to follow:)
anyway david, it seems you need to concentrate on getting you better right now. stay positive my friend and keep smiling.
thank you to all on DS just for being the ppl you are and being so supportive and helpful
have a good weekend all.
luv ya