Thanks for the reassurance! Your voice may be hoarse or weak after surgery, and this may become a long-term problem. No medication needed. Good info. My only issue was I developed phlebitis which can lead to serious issues if left untreated. ultrasound result is with cslcification. I woke up and fell asleep a number of times before finally being pretty much kicked out of recovery. Janette, This was my first surgery so was nervous! Thank you for sharing your story. so i had that done 3 days ago. Finally, I say if you can afford to take more time off do it. The scar is right in the crease of my neck and really isnt that bad. I found this article sometime after I found out I had a goiter after a year or so with visiting an ENT after messing up my one of my ears. Much. I havent heard from anyone who has gained notable weight after this surgery. I also used bio oil and dermastine when the scar healed. I had normal thyroid levels before and after my surgery, so need no meds. I am having a large 6cm thyroid nodule removed at the end of this month, along with a suspected parathyroid tumor. Zambeli-Ljepovi A, Wang F, Dinan MA, Hyslop T, Stang MT, Roman SA, Sosa JA, Scheri RP. I was driving within days, I didnt have the problems with turning my head but my throat was really sore so I was on soft foods for a week. No nausea. 200 mg synthroid Ive always been an active person and after surgery I just cant do anything like I used to. Anyone feel like you have a constant thing tied around your neck thats the only thing thats bothering me. I just had a partial thyroidectomy yesterday. it showed a cyst pushing my wind pipe so he recommended draining it. I will have my partial thypidectomy on July 8th, I have put this off for months. Things were super easy with the surgery and recovery, except my energy has not returned. Prevalence and predictors of psychological distress among patients with thyroid cancer during transitional period in China: a cross-sectional study. I met with a number of surgeons and all said that next day activity was a no-go. My PTH post op never decreased; my calcium level never went down, my vitamin D was never checked. By the afternoon I was sound asleep at my desk and I didnt remember putting my head down! Was suppose to be a quick in and out, but unfortunately he found one nodule that grew deep behind my trachea. Have they done a chest X-ray to see if it is substernal? My surgeon had a monitor on my locating my vocal cords and here 8 days after surgery my voice is no longer horse sounding and I can sing AGAIN!!!! My endocrinologist wants to put me on medicine and I guess I am trying to avoid a medicine that I might not need in a few more weeks. I had one prior to my surgery and it was good that I did. So a month later I just had to go in to completion thyroidectomy. This medicine will keep you asleep and free from pain during surgery. Thanks! The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. Good luck with your decision. It still hurts, not as bad, but my voice is weak, and it hurts to swallow and talk. I will do a blood test in a few weeks to determine whether the remaining portion of my thyroid is functioning normally. Hopefully Ill get the right balance of things hashed out this week. Did you gain any weight during the wait time? Has anyone experienced any other bodily adjustments during early postop. i ate light for a few weeks. The operation went smoothly and I was pleasantly surprised by the easy recovery. The dose might be increased over time to between 100 and 200 mcg per day. My first thyroid level tests have shown that my levels are good. Minimally-invasive is worth looking in to if youre a candidate. A robotic surgery means incisions are made in your chest and armpit, or higher in your neck. I know this is forever ago, but how are you? Again thank you all for your comments. Neck was sore just like they told me it would be from the angle during surgery. I had a partial almost two weeks ago. By the time I had an actual appointment and scan in probably around July, it was revealed that I had about a 4cm node on my left thyroid. Thanks. I am scheduled for a partial/poss total thyroidectomy on Nov 5th due to an extremely suspicious nodule in my left thyroid. I am wondering if the levels will drop more over time. Its been about 6 weeks since my surgery and I got back to my normal routine about 2 weeks ago. It has now been 7 days. I understand your concerns. I have to sleep sat upright because I have what I would describe as sleep apnoea symptoms, and wake myself up with loud snoring, Ive never been a snorer until now. In regard to eating, because I felt ill, I only wanted bland food for several days after surgery. Though They have grown a bit but not explore into the size of the last. i just have to wait about a week for results to see if any cancerous cells from what they took out. We are scheduled to go on vacation to Florida (live in Ohio) June 25th we are flying. Thyroid lobectomy is a relatively safe and low-risk procedure. I had the hemi-thyroidectomy last September. In early2012, my dental hygienist noticed a lump on my throat as she was cleaning my teeth. Dont delay a thyroidectomy or partial thyroidectomy because youre scared. Its been a bit more than a year and my thyroid levels are still fine without medication. But I am dreading the painful recovery, downtime, etc. Also, after surgery I still test in the normal range and do not need thyroid meds. But, everyone heals differently. I had severe nausea from the anesthesia. I feel a little better! Anyone have similar experience? Definitely nervous about the surgery but ready too. Im sleeping like a newborn baby. After one or more incisions are made, your surgeon will remove part of your thyroid gland. eCollection 2022. Hi, Robin, I agree that the second opinion would most likely recommend the same because of the biopsy findings. Hi, Dawn, I would stay off of other websites. Its a safe procedure, dont Google too much like I did, it makes you nervous more. Dont put it off, it was not a problem at all. The most annoying thing that Im dealing with is the cough that started 2 days before surgery. My doc also suggested placing papaya skin on the incision to help with healing and said hes seen people completely heal without a scar. My challenge is I am allergic to many medications and other allergens including pain medication and most antibiotics. I have follicular variant papillary cancer (highly suspicious for it after 2 biopsies). If you can get a second opinion, and if it will help remove any doubts, then yes get it. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited. i went to Senta Clinic w/Dr Mansfield. Mine was a little over 7cm. The scar faded so nicely that Im not even sure I needed it. It is offered where I had my surgery but I was never given the option probably due to the size of my node. Hello everyone, I have a 1cm nodule on my right lobe. I know exactly what you mean. How did it go with your voice? You may need a partial thyroidectomy if you have thyroid cancer or a lump on your thyroid. You will notice a great difference in your swallowing and neck appearance. Two weeks is about right fir recovery as LaJolla Mom said. I do keep getting mild headaches and Im still a little tired. I agree that if you need this done, then do not delay because of fear. Other than that no real symptoms. Parathyroidectomy cures almost all cases of primary hyperparathyroidism and returns blood calcium levels to a healthy range. The nodules can also contribute to excess/deficient hormone levels (hypo/hyper thyroidism), and though many have no hormonal changes with the nodules, you can end up having symptoms that mimic one or the other or have one but the symptoms mimicking the opposite. Weigh the stress of that over just having the surgery done. I didnt but test on the high range of normal. It is 6cm and am having it removed in 2 days. Returning to work the next day is simply not possible. Hi! My recheck visit where theyll test my thyroid levels is in January. Factors associated with patient reports of moderate to very severe fatigue 24 years after thyroid surgery * Weighted percentages are shown. Any suggestions? The reported incidence of hypothyroidism ranges from 5% to 49%, with most between 15-30%. Even 3 miles tires me out! I'll request all this blood work! I feel fine, same as before. Plus, Im getting married next year and dont want to deal with weight gain or a scar. The minute my ENT said my trachea was pushed to the side was my decision-making moment. Fingers crossed I wont need meds!! Thank you for posting your experience. I was so worried about the same but 1.5 weeks after surgery the energy came back. Good luck to all. For that reason, they never suggested removal of the right side. I took a half after that and that was it. I asked my dermatologist how best to avoid scarring and she said that vitamin E and other scarring ointments are basically worthless. I did stay one night in the hospital, I had no drain, no pain from the surgical site. Easy. It is comforting to hear other stories and know others out there have gone thru the same thing. Health literacy and fatigue, anxiety, depression, and somatic symptoms in patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma from West China: A cross-sectional study. Yes. It seems that anyone who has had a hemi and then needed a total wishes they did all at once. Readers have access to exclusive discounts on theme park tickets (like Disneyland and San Diego Zoo) and perks at luxury hotels worldwide through her. Has anyone else experienced difficulty breathing after this surgery, or an increase in anxiety? Overall, Im doing way better than I thought 3 days after surgery. government site. I did this. Patients diagnosed with differentiated thyroid cancer from 2014 to 2015 included in the Georgia and Los Angeles, California cancer registries of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results program were surveyed 2 to 4 years after diagnosis, and responses were linked to data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results registry. You might increase 15 mg per day every 2 to 3 weeks until you feel your best. @AnnMarie I am just seeing your message. Following surgery, you may experience: Voice changes, such as, a hoarse voice, difficulty in speaking loudly, voice fatigue, and a change in the tone of your voice. They were able to remove it through my neck without having to open my sternum which I was thankful for. I was told that all surgery is minimally-invasive if you have a good surgeon because they will get in and out quickly with minimal damage. If given the option based on a poor FNA I would most defin retest . Im nervous about whether I will need medication, but realize I wont know this for 4-6 weeks. Maybe ever so slightly hoarse for a few days. Your neck may be bruised and swollen, and it may be hard for you to breathe or swallow. Your provider will tell you which medicines to take or not take on the day of surgery. But I guess what Im trying to say is we make the best decisions we can at the time and we can manage whatever happens, especially with support. I didnt have these problems before. I just ordered ScarAway today. Extreme Fatigue post thyroidectomy bigmama2336 I had total thyroidectomy 6-12-2012. Im nervous but Im trying to get as much information as possible in order to make a good decision that I can feel good about. I also have a small nodule on the other side. I because really tired so was glad to have a second recovery week. I want to be normal again. Hello, Thank you for your article. And what do you mean about experiencing things with the second surgery? Im going to have a partial also and Im really concerned about my voice changing. It was about 5.5cm based on my last reading but yesterday the doctor said it had extended behind the collarbone. I had the left side of my thyroid removed 8 days ago and the steri strips removed yesterday. I dont have to go back for one year. Energy isnt abundant. I have a nodule on the right lobe which is about 5.5cm now. I could eat right away after surgery. I dont know what this means for my overall health and well-being. Hi had my partial thyroidectomy September 27 2016, you are all correct fairly no pain just discomfort. Ive been thinking about what you said and youre right its not going away. Hi I recently turned 19 and had part of my thyroid removed about two weeks ago. My eyes are swollen and my nose is blocked and my throat is now croaking. Never weight for a perfect season to get any surgery that was deemed necessary for you. Wishing a good recovery to all! Suppose you only require a partial thyroidectomy where only part of your thyroid is removed. Is it safe to apply any of the scar treatments at this time? Hi! If I was working, I think time off would be at least two week, maybe three. Im looking forward to a full recovery, and hopefully negative for cancer. Thankfully since I worked in healthcare, I recognized the symptoms after a day of being home and my doctor saw me right away and gave me a prescription. I think surgery was like 120 min including prep. I gained this weight within a few short months. I slept sitting up in the lazyboy for the first two nights, but am able to sleep in bed now. I had two indeterminate biopsies before surgery. My hormone levels were all normal. My doctor offered a similar option. Sounds vain I know, anyone have problems with weight gain after partial thyroidectomy? The whole thing went very smooth. Hi, I was very anxious about what to expect after the surgery, especially after reading horror stories on the net. That is far too long to have to wait for followup testing. My surgery was 3 weeks ago. I am not convinced. You will feel so relieved when you have it removed. So yes, I would much rather have had one surgery and have been done. I I just had a parallel experience. I had a partial thyroidectomy 3 days ago. Subscribe now for my best San Diego, theme park, and luxury hotel tips in addition to thoughts on our recent travels delivered straight to your inbox, for absolutely free. My biopsies came back indeterminate and I did the ASPIRE test, which revealed a 50% chance of malignancy. I heard another recommendation for Scar Guard MD anyone try that? 7 months later: nodules were larger and both were now suscpoius. I like to do either Barre or Power Yoga daily and will really miss it. The relationship between treatment for differentiated thyroid cancer and patient-report of decreased energy and fatigue remains unclear. I am not one who works out like you do and I am 64. I had my left thyroid removed 12/17/18. All multiple FNAs were indeterminate. Thoughts?? Younger age, history of depression, thyroid hormone suppression (odds ratio 1.48 [confidence interval 1.21-1.82]), and receipt of radioiodine (odds ratio 1.31 [confidence interval 1.10-1.56]) correlated with worse energy. Tsh .397 I have a large scar on my throat (about 2.5 inches long). I have periodic tingling sensation the incision site. I hope that you have scheduled an appt with an endocrinologist. This year it was just shy of 7 cm and my ENT strongly suggested a cat scan (I forced myself although I am so claustrophobic that I didnt think I could. My throat was sore but I didnt even need the pain meds. Ive had multiple nodules which were discovered 10 years ago. Hi, Lorraine, Your experience seems very similar to mine. I was told that if I worked from home (which I do), that I could likely return to work the following week which I hope is true! My incision is about 2 inches. That did it for me. I just remember hoarsley saying to the nurse when I got up, I dont sound like a man, yay! Lol, I am so happy to see this thread! No pain afterwards. from reading the other posts i think my headaches are probably anesthesia related. (Googling death by thyroidectomy doesnt bring up much of anything so you can skip that searchand breathe a sigh of relief. And it was, and they got it all. Partial thyroidectomy due to a 3 cm nodule on the left side. So, I wanted it out while it was small. was it sent to pathology. Two surgeries together into one. My area is still numb but I have not problem with moving my neck around as usual. 2 years later and the lack of all the nourishment, colonics and spiritual enlightenment I received at OHI, I gained 40 pounds due to some extremely large nodules on my right thyroid area that kind or crept up without my knowledge. Hi Dawn Do NOT worry. I have the option of general anesthesia or local sedation and wonder if anyone has had this surgery with local sedation since I think it would make recovery faster and easier. Followed it up with ultrasound every 6 months. Yamille- yes! Surgeon giving me the option of a partial or full thyroidectomy says its up to me. Im wondering what life will be like after thyroid surgery. It will get better, right? i was just wondering since it was so big was it cancerous at all. Loving all the comments on this site. I had a 5.3 cm module removed on January 3rd. In 2014, a scan that revealed slight growth to 4.2cm so I received a very pointed letter from my endocrinologist that basically said, You need to get this removed as soon as possible. OK. Then came meetings with multiple surgeons. They may be due to irritation from the breathing tube inserted into the windpipe during surgery, or the result of nerve irritation caused by the procedure. I had my follow up last Friday (11 days after the surgery) and the incision was healed, the biopsy came back 100% benign. I have my own PR business and need to get back to work quickly. Its important to keep the incision area moist once the wound has closed up to reduce scarring. Just my thoughts here after my surgery I felt a little down too. Had a partial thyroidectomy Oct 25th for initially suspected nodular Papillary/Follicular thyroid cancer. Thank you for your post and all the comments. I am going to have a partial thyroidectomy this fall, and my doctor did a biopsy a few weeks ago just to get an updated reading (biopsy results were benign a year ago). In my case, it was a big follicular neoplasm (until the results comes back, in which it will be an adenoma or a carcinoma). Im a mom of three boys and this is not anything like Ive ever experienced before but Im not sure if its just because Ive had a month off and this isnt my Norm or if there is truly something off balance. I could do a little bit here or there during the second week, but not much. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. I agree this site was a godsend. But I am suspicious of the pain, etc., that will be involved. I was pleasantly surprised that the surgery and recovery was not bad at all. Results: Of the 2,584 respondents, 988 (38.2%) reported much worse or somewhat worse energy and 1,310 (50.7%) reported moderate to very severe fatigue. I only used for about a month and I cant see or feel the scar! The surgery went well. Subscribe to Drugs.com newsletters for the latest medication news, new drug approvals, alerts and updates. The only pain after was a sore throat for a few days from the anesthesia tube. MedHelp is not a medical or healthcare provider and your use of this Site does not create a doctor / patient relationship. Im Vegan so this brand is safe if that is a consideration. This was because of the combination of too much calcium medication and another medication. Tell your healthcare providers if you have difficulty breathing or swallowing. It was always in the back of my mind. Stayed home for a week, but then was I fine. So great to read this because everything else I I have read has scared the you-know-what out of me. I read this site before my surgery and it helped calm my nerves. But how much time? An experienced high volume surgeon is best. All Rights Reserved. The terribly debilitating symptoms you have still have you entrapped in your own body, you have a horrifying cut your throat scar , your medical issue is more complicated than before and according to some, theres nothing more they can do for me Is there anyone out there that may be able to shed some light on where do I go from here thanks. Happily, mine was benign despite a previous needle biopsy show8ng an inordinate number of bad celks, including Hurthle cells. The pain is manageable but not fun. Its a safe procedure. Ive also experienced quite a few hypo symptoms within the past year. The coughing has irritated my throat/voice even more. How long does the swelling and your neck go down it feel like some of the goiter is still there. I was totally fine post-op butfor the past 3 weeks Ive been very fatigued (I wake up tired even after a good nights sleep and I cant stop yawning). Ended up going to dr to rule out strep, only to find it was my thyroid. 2023 La Jolla Living, LLC. I dont feel i have any energy. Back at work after a week if you want to be but I would give it two to be sure. In 2013 had a right thyroidectomy with a removal of a large non-cancerous follicular mass that 7cm4.5cm5cm. After partial Thyroidectomy Did you have ablation done on the other side? I had a 4cm nodule which by needle biopsy was benign. The experience was not half as bad as I imagined! I was wondering what people thought of this. I had my left lobe removed 2 days ago. Good luck and wishing you all the best. There is a certain finesse involved in pulling the sample and staining it promptly. I get histo results next month. Thanks so much for your replies- I really appreciate it and find it helpful. My mother had the partial surgery six days ago. That makes a huge difference. By week two you will be fine. I bought Dr. Maxs serum and also have the Scar Away silicone strips. These were due to my body getting used to having no thyroid and to the medication. I was worried about all of the above just as you areespecially voice and weight. My wound is still a bit swollen. Methods: Statewide survey of thyroidectomy patients (2004-2017) was carried out. if there is i need to wait like 3-4 months and get th other side taken out.. hopefully that doesnt happen & i can move on with life. Really cant tell you how much I appreciate hearing your stories. No problem with the anesthesia. I also bought the silicone strips to help reduce my scarring thanks so much for that tip! A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services. You will be so glad when this is behind you. Terrible sore throat for 48 hours along with intense headache and back of neck pain. I had a great surgeon here in NJ..not sure where you are located. A week ago I had it removed along with a partial thyroidectomy. I am telling you though, you will be so relieved to get the surgery over with. If you take medication, youre allowed a sip of water with it. The majority of patients were treated with total thyroidectomy with or without nodal dissection (total thyroidectomy with lymph node removal [49.3%] or total thyroidectomy [38.3%]). Dont fool around with this. Patti, what did you decide to do? Hope this helps. Your email address will not be published. i asked my dr during post appt & he said one gets tossed around a lot during surgery :0/ what the heck. to La Jolla Mom and everyone for posting this. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.1018. Thanks to this blog, it was a breeze. I also work full-time and have no idea what to say to my office. I do understand your concern about not knowing if you will wake up with half of your thyroid or none. The results from the biopsy came back as suspicious and my Dr checked me into the hospital 2 days later. My question is: how long does it take for your body to adjust to only having half a thyroid? Quick question- did you have yours done by Dr. Clayman? If you need to chat just shoot a post. So what to do???? Any advice pls. Im a very active person, workout 6 days a week and have my own business. My nodule was over 7cm, but I didnt notice any effects, just that it was large and needed to come out. Two weeks is about right. Thank you for any input. I had my surgery about 3 weeks ago to remove a large nodule (the size of a small mango) that had been pressing against my windpipe. I fought fatigue prior to having removal, but now I have extreme wicked fatigue. The results came back as suspicious for malignant papilary carcinoma. .after 2days of operation i stop taking my pain killer. You will have blood tests to check your calcium and thyroid hormone blood levels. I was depressed, devistated and angry . I am wondering if anyone has had the same symptoms and procedure with any weight loss afterwards. Required fields are marked *. The pain is fairly intense for sure. Hi! I told him to make the decision when he sees what is therehe is the one who went to med school and has done a few hundred of these. I am currently recovering from a second partial thyroidectomy and wanted to add that a memory foam travel pillow, as in the u-shaped one is a must. Thanks, Mary. Bookshelf The ultrasound had not shown this. Im actually sick from the anemia but have no symptoms from the thyroid issue. Im hoping the exhaustion will start to lift this coming week. I got the impression that if my levels went out of the normal range, my ENT would prescribe meds or I could move on to an endocrinologist. I waited years before I had this removed because I didnt care for my last doctor. This has been one of the least painful surgeries have had. eCollection 2023 Jan. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne).

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