Life after thyroidectomy - Page 1
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author: s8548a
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2019, 04:43:33 pm
content: Hi,Has anybody/known to you has done this?My procedure is scheduled for tomorrow and am scared like hell.Pray for me guys.

author: steve30
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2019, 07:19:25 pm
content: I knew someone who had her thyroid out many years ago due to hyperthyroidism.I don't know whether there were any issues at the time, but as far as I know, she took synthetic thyroxine for the rest of her life and was fine.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 23, 2019, 09:48:12 pm
content: Mrs GreyWoolfe had hers removed some years ago before we were married. She is doing fine. You will, too.

author: vk6zgo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2019, 01:00:14 am
content: I haven't had my thyroid gland removed, but have low thyroid activity.In my case, I take thyroxine every morning.You are supposed to take it 1/2 hour before any food, or two & a half hours after eating.In my case, the low activity caused sleepiness, which was a bit of a problem driving home after work!

author: coppice
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2019, 01:26:14 am
content: Are you having both thyroids removed or only one? Many doctors still want to remove both, but there are huge benefits in only having one removed, if no problem can be found in the other. You won't be on drugs for the rest of your life, and you have a much lower risk of your voice changing. If the other thyroid ever gives you trouble it can be dealt with later, but you have a good chance of no more trouble.

author: s8548a
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2019, 02:02:46 am
content: Quote from: coppice on May 24, 2019, 01:26:14 amBoth has to be removed along with right lymph nodes.Thank you all for the positive words.I will be back after 2 weeks it seems.

author: maginnovision
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2019, 02:27:32 am
content: Quote from: s8548a on May 24, 2019, 02:02:46 amIf you start feeling depressed after make sure you talk to someone.

author: coppice
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2019, 02:34:13 am
content: Quote from: maginnovision on May 24, 2019, 02:27:32 amThere's no reason to feel seriously down about complete thyroid removal. You have to take daily hormone replacement tablets for the rest of your life, but you have to get them seriously wrong before you run into trouble. Changes progress quite slowly with thyroid hormones.

author: ChunkyPastaSauce
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 24, 2019, 02:52:24 am
content: My mother had open total thyroidectomy ~15 years ago to treat cancer, cured. After, seems not much different than treating typical hypothyroidism except more closely monitored; they keep her slightly hyperthyroid to suppress any remaining thyroid tissue plus yearly scans and level checks few times a year.

author: maginnovision
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2019, 03:24:34 am
content: Quote from: coppice on May 24, 2019, 02:34:13 amThat's more about the nodes... I'm not gonna worry the guy but some people have problems after.

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2019, 07:52:36 am
content: Quote from: maginnovision on May 24, 2019, 03:24:34 amDepression can be caused by hormone imbalances resulting from thyroid problems.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3246784/I wouldn't worry. The doctors should monitor you afterwards. Just be honest if you've noticed any changes in your mood.

author: maginnovision
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2019, 08:04:32 am
content: Yea, it's just depending on what exactly they do and how they do it the dissection scars from lymph removal can be very noticeable where thyroid scars generally aren't bad. I'm not a surgeon, I don't know if they have to make multiple cuts or just one larger. Best of luck though OP.

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2019, 08:30:30 am
content: Quote from: s8548a on May 23, 2019, 04:43:33 pmLittle bit late, but my mother had it done, a friend also had it done and my partner may need it done later this year.Obviously I don't know the reasons for your procedure but...It might take a little while to get the levels right afterwards, your doctor should monitor you and you'll need a few blood tests but once it's settled down and as long as you don't mind popping a thyroxine pill it can make a huge improvment to your life and wellbeing, just remember to be open and honest about how you're feeling as well as any symptoms like changes in hair, skin, weight etc. with your Dr.Best of luck and see you when it's done.

author: s8548a
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 16, 2019, 05:47:22 pm
content: Quote from: maginnovision on May 24, 2019, 08:04:32 amone large cut on the lower front neck.hard to notice with shirt and when looks straight.

author: s8548a
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 16, 2019, 05:50:19 pm
content: well, it was a bit harder than I thought, now feels better.voice didn't get affected but shoulder/neck area functions like turning radius and tilt angle got limited, physiotherapist has suggested a few exercises and told it will improve over time.came home 1st of this month, a week later stitches has been removed completely .biopsy results came this week and confirmed ca thyroid as expected, so there might be a radio-iodine therapy in the coming week.

author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 16, 2019, 06:38:02 pm
content: Glad you're still with us

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 17, 2019, 04:50:42 am
content: Good to see you back!I wouldn't worry too much about the movement issues. The body can take time to settle and heal fully after surgery and the "improvement over time" is something quite normal.