I feel a little better! I hope all went well with your surgery. I will have my partial thypidectomy on July 8th, I have put this off for months. Thank-you for all this great information. Have they done a chest X-ray to see if it is substernal? They also tell you that you might be tired for a few weeks. If hormone levels are normal and a module is present and monitored regularly with ultrasound and biopsies, Im curious as to why they would need to be removed, I am such a case. All benign thank God!!! Needless to say, this whole process two surgeries- was not fun. Went in for hemi with possible total if there are signs of cancer(lymph adenopathy with frozen section on lymph node showing thyroid cells). If so, what med and dosage? Good luck and wishing you all the best. And the fact Ive put on weight, feel tired and sometimes have insomnia can be attributed to my thyroid as well. My problem is I tire easily and I have not gotten my voice back, however, its getting there. Recently a mass 5.5cm found on my left lower thyroid gland. I get tested every 6 months. Doing well, as well as to be expected. Otherwise, my surgeonsaid people are back tonormal pretty much at about the six week mark. Yamille- yes! I am tired ALL of the time, constantly on the verge of tears, have slight muscle spasms all over but mainly in arms, and heart palpitations..My doctor does not want to entertaint he thought of medication until my "body adusts"in 3 months. Yes. Thank you so much for this site. Im hoping the exhaustion will start to lift this coming week. Sometimes when I eat a tough granola bar like a Cliff bar, I do feel like its harder to swallow but thats it. Tell them if your bandage feels like it is getting tighter. I did and I counted off 22 seconds which wasnt too bad). This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Im glad you mentioned the silicone scar padsI will definitely use those. Scar is healing nicely too. I just have to mentally prepare myself for this. I was so worried about the same but 1.5 weeks after surgery the energy came back. Any advice pls. I have a relative with thyroid cancer plus we were in Europe during the Chernobyl incident and we were told the food and grounds were affected. Although my thyroid levels are fine, my CO2 levels are apparently really low. Hi Orpa. Ive had multiple nodules which were discovered 10 years ago. It is now a little over two weeks and I feel great! If you need to chat just shoot a post. I too agree that you need 2 weeks to properly recover. I gained this weight within a few short months. my seven-year-old doesnt like to look at my scar because it makes him sad so its been encouraging to wear the strips I guess its a win-win situation haha. I am also a runner, so Im anxious to see if that is easier (its been too hot to run lately). I had a hemithyroidectomy last September (7cm nodule, benign but large). I heard that the scarring isnt as dire. It is time to take it out. Ive certainly gone through my fair share of highs and lows since my surgery. I am 68 years old and NEVER had surgery; you can imagine how frightened I was. God bless. Are you on any thyroid med since the partial thyroidectomy? I hsve this nodule for 5 yrs now same size no changes. and to have another check-up non December. Epub 2018 Nov 1. To manage stress, try to pick up something you like and do it till the day before surgery. Your email address will not be published. My surgeon told me that the half with the nodule would be removed. ; Hemithyroidectomy or thyroid lobectomy: This involves the removal of one of the two lobes of the thyroid gland. Im also worried that theyll end up doing the total thyroidectomy. I had it done at Thorntons new hospital the Jacobs Center which is incredibly modern and well equipped (and the rooms are gigantic!). The surgery is easier. God Bless. Boy did that ever help soothe the nerves. Complete Thyroidectomy Complete thyroid gland is removed, which then leaves the body unable to produce thyroid hormones. No throat irritation (except the day of surgery) but Im having trouble singing. So, if youre afraid, dont put it off! Basically, the early hospical arrival involved checking in, changing, reviewing medical history, meeting with the surgeon one last time, and getting hooked up to an IV. 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. Im scheduled for surgery August 24. From limited reading on the subject I think that you could expect to know within 6 weeks after surgery, and it is now almost 8 weeks post-op. 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. Its been almost 5 months since my surgery, and the scar is hardly noticeable. You feel a bit tired for about 2 weeks but nothing terrible. My calcium is fine this is not due to calcium, but rather to the nerve stimulator used during the surgery to protect the Lyrangeal nerve. sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal The are still within normal range so I havent needed any meds. Thanks again to everyone who has contributed their stories on this site. Hello, I wasnt sure if it was from low calcium or what. My doctor had be do a biopsy, the radiologist said it looked cystic to him, and then it came back with a suspicious for malignancy diagnosis. Hitting the voice box or causing issues with my breathing. The cat scan showed that the nodule had some tentacles that were growing down along my trachea . My experience was just like LA Jolla momsaid experience. Im being told the risk for cancer is usually around 60-70% with that diagnosis. That is far too long to have to wait for followup testing. 7 months later: nodules were larger and both were now suscpoius. I would say to get it done. When I remove the splint, I can not use my hand/wrist due to the nerve pain. Surgery lasted 2 hours and went fine (so far hapenned yesterday. The incidence rates vary widely depending on the follow-up period and on how The sooner you have it removed, the sooner you can move on. I do keep getting mild headaches and Im still a little tired. INDEPENDENT AFFILIATE, CADENCE TRAVEL Two weeks is about right. Had I waited 6 months to have this surgery, I wouldnt be able to breathe. Life After Thyroid Surgery - Medtronic Thank you Jewels x, Hi. Your email address will not be published. I also see that several people here go for regular blood tests (every two odd months), my doctor told me to go for blood tests again in a year, should I go sooner? I am so glad I had it done. No medication needed. They didnt check the thyroid after surgery so that concerns me a little. I had only the right side removed on March 16th. Thank you for posting. The thyroid produces hormones which control the speed at which your body works. I couldnt turn my neck very well for almost two weeks. I felt queasy. My surgeons nurse recommended iced tea and Advil. So glad I happened upon this article. I can have a full and be done with it and never worry or need follow-up on anything (but more surgical risk and meds for the rest of my life). Available for Android and iOS devices. Data sources include IBM Watson Micromedex (updated 2 Apr 2023), Cerner Multum (updated 17 Apr 2023), ASHP (updated 10 Apr 2023) and others. Hang in there. I am fearful also of hypothyroidism as I dont need any weight gain and feeling sluggish, etc as I work full time. The site is secure. Here is the link to my surgeon. They dont want to see me for a year now as my tests all came back normal (even before I even went under) Not even for blood checks etc, which I find a bit weird. This is my first surgery ever but i didnt do well w/c section an anesthesia. I dont want to irritate it further. What you guys think? my surgery was this year in Jan. THE SURGERY & recovery She also shares insider tips for visiting major cities worldwide like Hong Kong, London, Paris, and Shanghai that her family has either lived in or visits regularly (or both). I am feeling fine and was feeling fine after about 4 days. You might also have to take supplements after thyroidectomy to balance your calcium levels. Though thyroid levels are in normal range. the thing is, its possible the second biopsy could also be inconclusive and he agreed with me on that. I got tired super easy. The scar faded so nicely that Im not even sure I needed it. My incision was closed with stitches that would dissolve behind some kind of surgical tape that was supposed to fall off in 10 days or so. No less than 50spf suntan lotion if I do, for at least a year! I slept for a couple days and now feel tired in the afternoon and evening. Endoscopic and robotic surgeries leave smaller scars that are less visible. Zambeli-Ljepovi A, Wang F, Dinan MA, Hyslop T, Stang MT, Roman SA, Sosa JA, Scheri RP. Getting more tired and fatigued - Macmillan Online Community I can tell you that the surgery and recovery were very easy. It may also serve as a treatment for hyperthyroidism, particularly if a single toxic thyroid nodule growing on the thyroid gland causes the . I had mine two weeks ago a partial thyroidectomy. I do get tightness sparingly but it seems to happen less and less. I work from home and initially took 2 weeks but decided on a few more days, generally because I still needed to sleep at odd times. Im not sure what that means (I dont think its compressing anything) but I do feel like I just want it out. I was so nervous prior to surgery, but it was a piece of cake. Days 2 and 3 were the toughest between adjusting to swallowing discomfort and recovering from anesthesia. Ill also be doing bloodwork so my levels will be checked to see if my left side is doing a good job. The surgery was recommended once they found a very suspicious nodule after having it biopsied. I am hoping it will all go well and now that I know this, I can make more mindful lifestyle changes. As well he may look as part of their speciality of there are any adrenal issue or your thyroid levels could be effecting adrenal glands which priduces the bodies steroids. I lost my mom & brother to cancer, and my dad had his thyroid removed. Did this affect your weight? I am still feeling miserable. I still have not needed medication though there are times Ive wondered if I do, but my schedule is also a lot different now (more active) so I wonder often if Im just plain tired like a normal person. I will also say that it was a very easy recovery and I would tell anyone not to hesitate. I just had a rare reaction to 1 antibiotic that sent me to the hospital with a rare allergic reaction called serum sickness. It pays to have a good surgeon. I am 57. I have my own PR business and need to get back to work quickly. Some would say that is more scary than thyroid surgery. She said that the silicone basically prevents a new scar from popping out. God Bless <3. I had 2 biopsies that ended up inconclusive. You may be told not to eat or drink anything after midnight on the day of surgery. I felt pretty good but took it easy for about 2 weeks. At this moment death would be welcome. Things were super easy with the surgery and recovery, except my energy has not returned. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances. I found that to be disturbing. I have pain in my neck below the incision site and I cant talk well yet. So, I wanted it out while it was small. I had the needle biopsy prior to the surgery and it came out as benign. Im not sure you will have the same problem but nothing was coming out of my mouth. My surgery is 10 days away and this whole thread has been so helpful in getting me mentally prepared for it. Also wondering if you or anyone else can tell me when you were able to start working out again? Has anyone experienced hurthle cells? What I meant about the second surgery was that I had a lot more side effects with no thyroid than I did after the first surgery with half a thyroid. You will feel so relieved when you have it removed. There is a slight fullness sensation on my right ear though, Im not sure whether orhers do have the same experience. Starting to get nervous. from reading the other posts i think my headaches are probably anesthesia related. 2019 Jan;25(1):31-42. doi: 10.4158/EP-2018-0253. Karla were you as tired as some people are saying after? There is no best time to get it my opinion. Best of luck to you, you will be healed in no time! 7cm on right side with and smaller cyst like on the left side. Your incision is red, swollen, or draining pus. It was actually found during a CT of my chest. Time is really of the essence because, in some cases, it can become cancerous. or, has anyone ever had to have a second surgery to remove the other half? . Your levels need monitoring as I am checking mine every two months via blood work. Im very torn on what I should do. I am wondering if the right side has not been working since I had large nodules in the left side. If this one doesnt work there are others they can try. Im so grateful I had it during the winter, Ive been wearing scarves ever since and I love those silicone strips. The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. i was just wondering since it was so big was it cancerous at all. I am wondering if anyone else had these post op and how long did those feelings last? Im nervous about whether I will need medication, but realize I wont know this for 4-6 weeks. He was awesome. Im now 3 weeks post-op. I just had my partial removal surgery Oct 17th and I too am getting a burning pain when I swallow but it seems to radiate from the incision. Hi, Eunice, My levels have always been normal, even with the large nodules, so I too feel nervous about taking out an organ that seems to be functioning alright. I havent heard from anyone who has gained notable weight after this surgery. Ive been using Medihoney and coconut oil. I had a 4.9cm nodule on my left lobe. My surgeonsaid that if I had a full time job outside the home, I should take off two weeks and if I worked from home on my own time, a week would probably be okay. I heard another recommendation for Scar Guard MD anyone try that? Thanks!! Hi, I am planning to get my partial thyroidectomy done soon for my indeterminate thyroid nodule on my right lobe. Karla. If you're worried about feeling fatigued after a total thyroidectomy I wouldn't worry too much. Before hand I was absolutely terrified but this gave me some comfort that life after Thyroidectomy isnt that drastic a change. Due to suspicious nature & high rate of numerous cancers in my family we are just going to surgically remove it. Inconclusive biopsy, no other cancer-like symptoms or family history and normal T3-T4. Youll do fine! Im just glad Im back to work and doing well right now. Has anyone experiences menstrual problems? 2) Did you need Synthroid or did the other half compensate? Im still recovering, I went back to work on 12/16. Towards the end of the week I did 10 minutes on an elliptical and had to nap. I find that Im slightly hoarse due to breathing tube irritation and Im also very tired. You feel very tired and cold, gain weight for no reason, and your skin is very dry. Also, even though we dont all know each personally, we do care what happens to each other. Surgery was 8/22/18. I did gain a few lbs but think it was more because I was conscious of being tired and didnt want to push myself to exercise. Thank you so much for this article. My thyroid functions were normal. My surgery was scheduled for 9:30 a.m. which meant a 7:30 a.m. arrival time. Energy level and fatigue after surgery for thyroid cancer: A - PubMed I would call the doctor's office and tell them about the bad symptoms you are having and push to get in right away for tests. I asked my dermatologist how best to avoid scarring and she said that vitamin E and other scarring ointments are basically worthless. My nodule was approximately 5cm, and was causing hyperthyroid symptoms (tremors/heart palpitations/anxiety/etc). Currently I have had a slight sore throat. I don't have my post- op check up til 28/11/16 and I'm not on medications. I would say 2 to 3 weeks of feeling a bit tired before you feel back to normal. The scar looks great. They have been monitoring me for 3 years and the right has been there concern. I bought Dr. Maxs serum and also have the Scar Away silicone strips. All I can say is dont worry. J Surg Oncol. I am terrified. I returned to light exercise 3 weeks in, and feel pretty good overall. Aspiran biopsy reported indeterminate/ suspicious , findings of hurthle cells which the adpiran biopsy can not determine. I had what they thought was a benign nodule on one lobe (4 cm), so had partial thyroidectomy. Im wondering what life will be like after thyroid surgery. It really helped to just take it easy for a good month after surgery. I fell asleep at my desk. You will be ok, just get it done. I just wanted to say thank you(!) But I am dreading the painful recovery, downtime, etc. I wanted to share my experience from the UK after surgery because this thread helped me tremendously in the days running up to my op when I was panicking. It has grown since than to a current 3.9cm. Took 4 hours on table some if which was to determine before closing having pathology to detetmine if there was any signs of cancer though biopsy was negative. I really had not post op issues. My appt with my pcp isnt until August 15th(two weeks from now!). I woke up and fell asleep a number of times before finally being pretty much kicked out of recovery. Hi, Orpa, I agree, this site was so valuable to me when I had my hemithyroidectomy. I remember a bit of swelling (also my ankles swelled) but that was all gone within a few days. Im afraid that this will be my attitude forever and I dont want that. The ultrasound had not shown this. My only issue was I developed phlebitis which can lead to serious issues if left untreated. I just had my surgery in January and it was as though you were taking the words right out of my mouth. Did you end up experiencing any weight gain? 2020 Jan;167(1):109. doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2019.04.071. Do you now have to take thyroid replacement hormones? I have what has been diagnosed as a low risk 5mm papillary thyroid cancer. I I just had a parallel experience. If the small nodule seems stable, Id be inclined to leave that side in. About eight nodules, however, the largest is on the left. All multiple FNAs were indeterminate. And what do you mean about experiencing things with the second surgery? It was benign. Hi, I had a very similar situation. One or more drains may be placed into your incision to remove extra fluids from the surgery area. Had it at UCSD with Dr Bouvet, apparently nodule was well encapsulated in the lobe with no sign of lymph adenopathy. Pain afterwards was hard for two weeks but movement is fine now and scar is big but calming down. Thank you! (2) I have had swallowing problems for years and recently it has gotten so bad that I am choking and coughing daily. I cant tell you how glad I am that my surgery fell in January. I scheduled surgery for Sept. 21. My voice was a bit funky for a few months but it resolved itself. Take it all now or do a quick test in ER, if it shows negative, leave half. However, they asked me about allergies beforehand and I know for sure they double checked and kept that in my mind. Cant get in to see the surgeon for one month . Didnt feel any pain and no complications. Like the original poster, I developed a nasty head cold the week before the planned op date and was worried it would be cancelled. I am telling you though, you will be so relieved to get the surgery over with. So far, I feel totally normalso Im hoping meds wont be needed. Good luck to everyone! Im just taking notes and keeping track of whats new/different with myself so I can better inform the doctor. My doctor strongly advised a partial thyroidectomy for 2 reasons. I hope this info can help others , i just had partial thyroid surgery yesterday in la jolla. There wasnt too much downtime and my husband was permitted to hang with me. Hi Sonni I didnt feel quite ready to do yoga or any type of mild exercises until 3-4 weeks after surgery. While it doesnt seem like much, seeing it actually on your neck after the fact is quite a shock. I because really tired so was glad to have a second recovery week. The surgery took about 2 hours and really wasnt terrible. My recovery was a bit hard because of my reaction to the anesthesia but I think normal recovery is quicker. Lt 3.9 cm nodule. For those first few weeks I mostly went for walks to keep the blood flowing. What It's Like to Have a Partial Thyroidectomy - La Jolla Mom Support Care Cancer. Neck was sore just like they told me it would be from the angle during surgery. Thoughts?? I can tell you that the surgery was very simple, just a sore throat for about 2 days and no pain. Let us know how you make out. I think a week would be a bit quick depending on the operation and the size of your thyroid. My throat was sore but I didnt even need the pain meds. You will notice a great difference in your swallowing and neck appearance. When I eat or drink anything I feel pain in my throat as I swallow just wondering if this is normal and will it go away on its own? The average dose is 60 to 180 mg/day. Copyright 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. My thyroid levels are good and I finally got up enough nerve to have a biopsy done. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. I found this forum right before I had my surgery. 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. It was discovered in 2011, was about 4.4cm then, and has been monitored periodically since then with ultrasounds and biopsies (benign). LOL! Results: This medicine will keep you asleep and free from pain during surgery. Yes! I work at home, so worked a little during week two. 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. Did I do something wrong? It is so important and under appreciated. Extreme Fatigue post thyroidectomy - Thyroid Disorders - MedHelp i asked my dr during post appt & he said one gets tossed around a lot during surgery :0/ what the heck. Apparently the nodules were pressing on my vocal cords continuing to make me horse and with the nodules gone I have my voice back!!! Take it easy longer than you think you have to. I slept sitting up in the lazyboy for the first two nights, but am able to sleep in bed now. I do have some underlying other health issues, so my biggest concern for this is did you feel any sort of depression afterwards and are you on medicine at this time. Hello had my partical thyroidectomy Sept 27,2016. The pain is minimal but my cyst was way larger than they expected so swallowing is rough. A thyroidectomy can be done in several ways. I find that it helps relieve pain quite a bit and gives your head a little extra support when sitting in a recliner for example. Keep in touch praying all goes well feel better. Tsh .397
The doctor said that with the size of the nodule (7cm), its possible that this side of the thyroid had not been functioning for some time. I have a 5cm benign nodule that grew about 50% in volume in 6 months. I am so relieved to have it out! My throat hurt quite a bit, and my neck was stiff. It was large! This was such a great article. Its a bit old but its on point. Did it kick in? Going for increasingly longer walks helped me in the early days. Thanks to this test they were able to see that although the cells in my nodule were not malignant yet, that they were mutating and had a 60 percent chance of becoming cancer; which is why my endocrinologist felt the need to approve my surgery. There has never been any signs of cancer, but I wonder if it could turn cancerous if I dont have it removed? Levothyroxine replacement therapy after thyroid surgery 2022 Jun 28;13:875325. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2022.875325. I believe the drug you were given is a brand of Levothyroxine. Epub 2019 Sep 30. 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 think surgery was like 120 min including prep. Just wondering how long before you started yoga or exercise again? I have a 5mm papillary cancer nodule on the right side that has been under Active Surveillance for 6 years, but has now grown. This was partly out of exhaustion (was still needing an occasional nap 2 weeks post-op and Im 42). Mine is a pretty good, clean scar but 2 long and visible above a t-shirt (!!!) Be prepared to feel a bit tired for a week or two. All ultrasounds noted vascularity in nodule with no lymph adenopathy. These symptoms typically last for only a short time. You could imagine my concern and fear and I was told that that combination I was taking made my kidneys fail a little. I only stayed in hospital about 36 hours this time, but need to get blood drawn frequently because my creatinine level is still too high. I see everyone is different. It shocked me. As well as other body system in the endocrine system. It really wasnt as bad as I thought. Thank you for your post and all the comments. Linda, how long after your surgery did you have to wait until were you able to sing again? Id only had one other surgery and knew Id be nauseous after. Are there any teachers out there? 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. This was my first surgery so was nervous! My voice is the same my chest and back were sore on day 2 but my energy level didnt change. . I go back in January to have my thyroid levels checked. Im going in to have my left lobe removed next week and I wondered if anyone had problems with weight gain after their surgery? I can drink and eat as normal. Im petrified to have my whole thyroid removed as Im afraid to take medication for the rest of my life and long lasting symptoms. You could not see it because I am a big guy. Do whatever it takes not to get sick for the first two months after surgery because it will set you back. My wound is still a bit swollen. I spent one night in hospital and the next afternoon my drain and half the clips were removed. i would have never know about this cyst if it werent for the mri. Then you can post results and reference ranges shown on the lab report and we will be glad to help interpret and advise further about treatment. I didnt but test on the high range of normal. I had no pain, just a bit of a sore throat for a few days from the tube during surgery. I told him that he was the expert so he should make the choice. You and your surgeon will decide the kind of surgery that is right for you. The goiter tested 3 times benign including the test after surgery. It has now been 7 days. However, my primary doctor has told me not to expect surgery for at least 3 months. I am very emotional (though hiding it from family and friends) and not sleeping much. Good luck! Basically, if half was removed the other side needs to work harder. In my case, it was home improvement. I am terrified! My PTH post op never decreased; my calcium level never went down, my vitamin D was never checked. My nodule was 5cm only on the right, so I only had that side taken out. 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. How is the weight management going after surgery ? My doctor offered a similar option. Then over the years the nodule grew, started to put pressure on the trachea and the jugular. Thyroid Surgery Process - Penn Medicine This message board is very helpful to everyone and your details will be very helpful to others. I had my right thyroid removed 2 weeks ago today. Hi! Hi Annmarie recovery was relatively easy and I am so glad I did the surgery. For those who have had cancer though, did you have to do radioactive iodine. I was also very nervous, but now Im so thankful that I had it removed. After thyroidectomy, some people may experience neck pain and a hoarse or weak voice. so i did & they did a FNA wich was done thru some company Afirma $6,500! My hormones were fine, I had no symptoms so my endo still believed observation was the best course of action. I am scheduled for a partial tomorrow afternoon. Hello Robin. I also have normal thyroid function. Hi, Don, Your experience is similar to mine (one year ago). I lost my voice after the first night. i went to Senta Clinic w/Dr Mansfield. Hi, Robin, I agree that the second opinion would most likely recommend the same because of the biopsy findings.
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