I didnt get nauseated from the anesthesia. Dont put it off, it was not a problem at all. In general, thyroid surgery is well tolerated and the vast majority of patients will have a smooth recovery. Ive had multiple nodules which were discovered 10 years ago. I would think you will do fine and be back to your regimen in a few weeks. Hi Sonni I didnt feel quite ready to do yoga or any type of mild exercises until 3-4 weeks after surgery. Thankfully all came back benign. The first week I had to nap 2-3 times a day and the second week I worked one hour the first day, two the next, and still needed daily naps. You are the first person that Ive heard had a nodule larger than mine. Surgeon giving me the option of a partial or full thyroidectomy says its up to me. I didnt feel bad during that time, only taking it easy to recover. I found that to be disturbing. It helped me prepare for what to expect quite a bit. No throat irritation (except the day of surgery) but Im having trouble singing. My experience was just like LA Jolla momsaid experience. 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. My hormone levels all test within normal range and I have half a thyroid. Karla were you as tired as some people are saying after? With that said, I have only taken Tylenol for pain. He assures me I will get better soon. I feel fine, same as before. I think you should tell your doctor about your anxiety. You will feel such a huge sense of relief once the procedure is over so look forward to that. I had 1/2 my thyroid removed 10/25/2018, waiting for test results. I just had a partial thyroidectomy this past Wednesday 9/26/18 and my surgeon said the goiter was about the size of a small adult fist. Hearing everyones experiences is really helpful. My prayers will be with you after surgery take one day at a time dont rush. I had mine remove last September. I have periodic tingling sensation the incision site. The biopsy came back negative but I was advised due to its size that I might want to have it removed because they couldnt guarantee it wouldnt keep growing. Once you recovery and the problem persist would advise to get a consult for an endocrinologist. I did know someone who needed medication and experienced weight fluctuation until the doctors got the dosage correct. Hi, Lorraine, Your experience seems very similar to mine. Mine was almost like yours. All multiple FNAs were indeterminate. I only recall a bit of a sore throat from the throat tube. Good luck to you. I researched and found only one study done with IOMN and hand neuropathy. I had my partial thyroidectomy and my surgeon removed a 9.65cm nodule (tumor). I am 56 and have also been going every 6 months to have a nodule on my right thyroid drained. This is 10 months out from hemi-thyroidectomy. The fatigue was debilitating and I couldn't leave the house on my own nor do basic things in the home without feeling completely exhausted. But, Vicodin is helping. I I just had a parallel experience. I feel absolutely fine, but Ill report if the levels are still normal. Mine usually last 5-6 days and Im currently on day 12. I wish I had realized how different I was. A few days ago, I have been feeling pressure in my throat, some difficulty swallowing and realize I keep having to catch my breath. My voice still isnt back to normal, and it is tiring to talk for too long or too loudly. Partial Thyroidectomy In this procedure, only partial portion of the gland is removed, the remaining thyroid is active and produces normal quantities of the hormone. Hi Robin, Sometimes I just get anxious out of the blue. After partial Thyroidectomy Did you have ablation done on the other side? I had the left side of my thyroid removed 8 days ago and the steri strips removed yesterday. It was very reassuring. The reported incidence of hypothyroidism ranges from 5% to 49%, with most between 15-30%. Few months back has to have a CT-Scan with contrast and it lit my thyroid on fire cause of the iodine and since then had the problem of recurring tiredness, unable to sleep etc. 2) Did you need Synthroid or did the other half compensate? I am sure they could provide a letter for you to give to your employer. So she had me contact another dr office, which I found was a surgeon. Until I decided what to do, they would monitor it every 6 months or so. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You and your surgeon will decide the kind of surgery that is right for you. Thanks for sharing your story. I will do a blood test in a few weeks to determine whether the remaining portion of my thyroid is functioning normally. Thats when they found nodule 1 2.5 cm at the time, and nodule 2, 1.2 cm. My hormone levels were all normal. One surgeon told me that my down time would be 2 days (which is a complete crock, on hindsight). Im going to have a partial also and Im really concerned about my voice changing. One doc said it has a 70% chance of turning bad so he is wanting to remove my right side. because I had a goiter. I literally had this surgery hours ago. I had my follow up last Friday (11 days after the surgery) and the incision was healed, the biopsy came back 100% benign. This option may be indicated if a thyroid nodule is small and localized to one side of the . Mary, thank you for the response. My doctor offered a similar option. Text Size. Rationale: Maximizes supply and absorption of calcium if parathyroid function is impaired. Though thyroid levels are in normal range. It is comforting to hear other stories and know others out there have gone thru the same thing. I have Dr. Theodore Mazer. Told my Primary last month that I am unwell with sweats, chills, dramatic weight gain, mood swings and other symptoms. I went home the same day as surgery and ate a fairly normal dinner. I was advised to have them monitored, blood work, scans etc on a regular basis. I stayed overnight in the hospital, woke up the next day feeling great no sore throat, no pain and I never took anything more than tylenol. Surgery to remove all or part of part or all of the thyroid gland is commonly needed to treat both benign (noncancerous) and cancerous thyroid disease. The surgeons are supposedly going to do this minimally invasively and say I will go home that same day, and will only need to take a week off of work. I would say wait at least 14 days before you get into downward dog . 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? Learn how your comment data is processed. Suppose you only require a partial thyroidectomy where only part of your thyroid is removed. I hope this info can help others , i just had partial thyroid surgery yesterday in la jolla. The pain is manageable but not fun. It is 6cm and am having it removed in 2 days. Today he suggested I get the right thyroid removed. Its been a bit more than a year and my thyroid levels are still fine without medication. Wishing a good recovery to all! I am so relieved to have it out! Was suppose to be a quick in and out, but unfortunately he found one nodule that grew deep behind my trachea. Let us know what your outcome is. Jewels xo. i asked my dr during post appt & he said one gets tossed around a lot during surgery :0/ what the heck. I can tell you that the surgery was very simple, just a sore throat for about 2 days and no pain. For two weeks, I have been dabbing with peroxide and applying Bacitracin. I try to take advantage of those days It was about 5.5cm based on my last reading but yesterday the doctor said it had extended behind the collarbone. Now there is a suggestion that I do a CT to see better whats going on. The are still within normal range so I havent needed any meds. Im extremely exhausted but from previous posts that seems to be normal. Back at work after a week if you want to be but I would give it two to be sure. Scar is 5cm, but I did not see it yet. I did gain a few pounds but I think its to do with age and lots of recent travel. She said that the silicone basically prevents a new scar from popping out. However, Im going for a second opinion now. 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. Are you on any thyroid med since the partial thyroidectomy? So much helpful information. This is normal for several weeks after surgery and will resolve over time. Identify foods high in calcium (e.g., dairy products) and vitamin D (e.g., fortified dairy products, egg yolks, liver). honestly, the recent biopsy was more painful than id expected and i was swollen for a week. I returned to light exercise 3 weeks in, and feel pretty good overall. . Hi, Orpa, I agree, this site was so valuable to me when I had my hemithyroidectomy. Two surgeries together into one. I was told 1-2 weeks as well. My throat hurt quite a bit, and my neck was stiff. One has grown to over 4cm now and are now disturbing my ability to swallow large pulls, etc. Hi! You may also feel a sensation of swelling or firmness that will also resolve over time. I dont suffer any pain or loss of voice, I guess my surgeon had done a great job. They said its for precaution. Surgery went well! Are there any teachers out there? I do know I will be on megadoses of calcium right away until they see how my calcium levels do after removing the parathyroid gland, rechecking 2 weeks later. Also, while the recovery is not bad, it is not fun for a couple of days. I do keep getting mild headaches and Im still a little tired. My only issue was I developed phlebitis which can lead to serious issues if left untreated. Hi Linda, I could eat right away after surgery. I was really tired for the first 2 weeks after surgery. 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. All authors have no financial, direct or indirect personal relationships that could potentially and inappropriately influence (bias) the work and conclusions of this study. 2020 Jan;167(1):109. doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2019.04.071. I think a week would be a bit quick depending on the operation and the size of your thyroid. I think the anxiety I felt beforehand was the worst part. The average dose is 60 to 180 mg/day. The inside of the large nodule is not a typical cyst with a round center of material; the inside is like a honeycomb and has a ton of small pockets that will continue to grow and fill up, so having that side out. I had a partial thyroidectomy in the summer. I had my left thyroid removed 12/17/18. Post Operative Expectations | American Thyroid Association I stayed in the hospital one night and went home the next morning. I know this is forever ago, but how are you? I had surgery on a Thursday and was back at work on Monday. I was prescribed 25mg daily of Synthroid which is another brand. Can you please tell me how you managed the stress leading up to the surgery and the day off. I had the headaches, too, and they told me its because some people react this way after being put under while others recover from the anesthesia itself quite quickly. I am going to have thyroid surgery this Fall hasnt been scheduled yet. Yes. The comments on this site were so helpful for me. Mine was a little over 7cm. My levels are staying consistent and taking meds everyday at the same time with no food. You vomit several times in a row. I go back to work in about 3 weeks, and Im worried about being able to do the job. so i had that done 3 days ago. For those first few weeks I mostly went for walks to keep the blood flowing. But reading articles like this makes you feel better..knowing youre not the only one. I have a friend who was an assistant for an endocrinologist and she kept saying its the months later that may shock you. This may be a short-term problem after surgery, or it may be a long-term problem. I recovered fairly quickly from the surgery and my scar is healing nicely since I've been massaging it with a blend of oils: Bio Oil, Flexitol, thick Vit E oil and Frankinsence Oil. I fell asleep at my desk. Im mostly concerned about weight gain, as I have high blood pressure already. Hello, Thank you for your article. Both were non concerning, I received a diagnosis of postpartum thyroiditis but fast forward 6 months and my blood work is normal again, and Im 1 year postpartum. I plan to use scar away. 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. I have been monitoring it for 18 months now, and it finally got bigger. Thanks to this blog, it was a breeze. Hi I recently turned 19 and had part of my thyroid removed about two weeks ago. Also, after my bandage came off I started using ScarAway silicone strips on the scar for about one month. When this benign nodule started to affect vital functions of my body I decided it was time to remove it. It might not, but again hoping for the best. But, everyone heals differently. underactive thyroid after partial thyroidectomy - Patient i have been fine after that BUT the mri showed another smaller cysts non liquid. I had a 4.9cm nodule on my left lobe. I have a 5mm papillary cancer nodule on the right side that has been under Active Surveillance for 6 years, but has now grown. Its nice to read about your experience with this surgery. FOIA I can tell you that the surgery and recovery were very easy. After it was out they found it was malignant on the biopsy so 3 weeks later I had a completion thyroidectomy. So they took out the left lobe and it did turn out to have a follicular carcinoma in it. Infact I feel sick most of the time and have lost my appetite. The only surgeries Ive had were c-sections. And I realized what she meant. I tried to do a bit of work over the last couple of days but foggy brain is making it take 20 times longer than it should (the amount of times I walked into a room forgetting what I wanted was astounding). Ask how big yours will be and where it will be. But, theres no way that Id recommend you chew a steak or anything like that in the days afterward. Swelling The incision will be slightly raised and there may be swelling and light bruising at the incision site. I dont know what this means for my overall health and well-being. but I am not sure if the difficulty Im having is because of a post-40 metabolism. Ive been having both sides ultrasounded for about 5 years. I caught a terrible flu/cold during my 2nd week of recovery just as I was ready to return to work. That was a great relief, because my biggest fear was that my voice would be affected. My experience was very similar to yours. Going back to my office today too. It was so comforting to hear your experience and how similar mine is. This was my first surgery so was nervous! After a week I think even I was driving again and running errands. I wasnt sure if it was from low calcium or what. I had my left thyroid removed in December, 2008 because of a nodule. I had normal thyroid levels before and after my surgery, so need no meds. Thanks so much for your replies- I really appreciate it and find it helpful. Thanks all so much!!! I am now in recovery after having my left gland removed and my goiter is out. You feel a bit tired for about 2 weeks but nothing terrible. I would say 2 to 3 weeks of feeling a bit tired before you feel back to normal. The worry is that it will grow probably and that youll never be as healthy as you are at present time to handle a surgery. Surgery. I also had a benign thyroid nodule that had been slowly growing so he conveniently removed it at the same time. Thank you for posting about your experience. he hardest thing about the surgery is having to sleep sitting up, i the hydrocodon also makes my nausceous abs dizzy, i wish i could just get a good nap. I do not have to take medication, thankfully. Partially because people made it sound like the surgery was no big deal. So from your experience there's no chance the remaining half will eventually compensate? I had a partial thyroidectomy yesterday morning. My doctor advised having it removed. My sister recovered quick from hers and went to work 4 days later, I dont work and I cant imagine there is no way. Banerjee M, Wiebel JL, Guo C, Gay B, Haymart MR. BMJ. I have my fingers crossed for you that it is not cancer. Hi, Molly, I would definitely ask the surgeon on your return visit why you had bruising down there. Hi Molly, my name is Khalil and Im 28 years old .Three weeks ago I was daignosed with 4.5 com nodule after doing Ultra sound ,CT scan, MRI and Fine needle . I am telling you though, you will be so relieved to get the surgery over with. I have pain in my neck below the incision site and I cant talk well yet. I really appreciate it. Good luck! The nodules do not have to be massive to put a significant amount of pressure on vocal chords and throat and can be extremely uncomfortable to swallow and in extreme cases can even put pressure on your airway. This site needs JavaScript to work properly. My job giving me a hard time about getting time off and thinks I can return the next day. Keep in covered if youre outside. I went back to the office the third week, and energy levels felt good, but by Friday I had to leave early and go home to sleep. Thoughts?? I am scheduled for a partial/poss total thyroidectomy on Nov 5th due to an extremely suspicious nodule in my left thyroid. I find it a little odd that your doctor doesnt want to test for again for another year. Weight gain is one of the most common side-effects due to thyroidectomy: that and fatigue, muscle aches, hair loss, and many other health issues. I took a half after that and that was it. * Weighted percentages are shown. doi: 10.1136/bmj.i3839. As with the folks who are commenting here, the surgery was fine (read: not fun but fine), the pain was manageable, and I actually didnt have too much of a sore throat. Hello, Loving your news from across the globe, although not great to hear you had thyroid surgery, I do hope you are on the mend. I was running half marathons right before surgery. The benefit is that its scarless). Steri strips were removed at doctors office 10 days after surgery today. Its really calming my nerves to know that Im not alone in this. I just looked over my ultrasound report and it says its pushing the trachea to the right. It is so important and under appreciated. 2006 Dec 15;94(8):701-7. doi: 10.1002/jso.20695. No problems with voice or weight gain. A partial thyroidectomy is surgery to remove part of your thyroid gland. My tsh is usually 3-5 an Just received my results, I've been diagnosed with Hashimoto's about 7 years ago and with diet and exercise im still gaining weight. normal . Went to endocrinologist who sent me for a ultra sound and it appears that my thyroid grew back and it us growing substernal. Im nervous about whether I will need medication, but realize I wont know this for 4-6 weeks. Having my partial lobectomy on Tues April 18, 2017. A month later I ended up in the emergency room because I hadnt been unable to catch my breath since this surgery, and I was so frustrated. Am I doing surgery for no good reason? Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! Thyroid hormone replacement after total thyroidectomy The incision is about 1.5 ins and its healing well. Just like a bad throat infection. Fingers crossed. A hemithyroidectomy is the removal of half of the thyroid gland. I just had a partial thyroidectomy 2 days ago. When I remove the splint, I can not use my hand/wrist due to the nerve pain. I had no pain, just a bit of a sore throat for a few days from the tube during surgery.

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