The surgery itself went well and the day of was not bad. I had a hemi-thyroidectomy, my levels stayed the same, there has been no effect on my weight. underactive thyroid after partial thyroidectomy - Patient If you can, try to go in late and no matter how tempted you are, do not work late. I could breathe & my heart rate was good. 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. Going back to my office today too. Questions about scar care. Please continue to post on this blog. I had a 4 cm nodule on my left lobe for 4 years that stayed the same size from 2012-2017. Im sharing this to say you are not wrong to take seriously the difference between having no thyroid and half a thyroid. Drove to grocery store yesterday and did fine. This procedure, also referred to as a thyroid lobectomy or partial thyroidectomy, is performed to remove symptomatic or cancerous nodules. I also have normal thyroid function. Mine was also benign and 5cm when it was discovered. As an otherwise healthy human, I figured that Id land somewhere in the middle. Hi had my partial thyroidectomy September 27 2016, you are all correct fairly no pain just discomfort. Janette, I am glad you are okay. This was such a great article. My doctor advised having it removed. 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. My throat hurt quite a bit, and my neck was stiff. I have a friend who was an assistant for an endocrinologist and she kept saying its the months later that may shock you. Went in for hemi with possible total if there are signs of cancer(lymph adenopathy with frozen section on lymph node showing thyroid cells). Wondering if anyone hada similar experience. I was told 3 weeks for total recovery, so interesting to hear that many people here experienced a bit longer and were told longer by their doctors! 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). It still hurts, not as bad, but my voice is weak, and it hurts to swallow and talk. I had my thyroid function checked and it is in the normal range. Surgery was a breeze. My doctor offered a similar option. They came back quicker and bigger after each draining. I have quite a bit of pain when swallowing, moving my head or coughing despite the Norco. Keeping us in the loop also helps other people who are looking for advise or just want an idea of what to expect. I finally found a doc at UNC Chapel Hill who said to wait for the molecular results and repeat the biospy. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies In 2013 had a right thyroidectomy with a removal of a large non-cancerous follicular mass that 7cm4.5cm5cm. I was pleasantly surprised that the surgery and recovery was not bad at all. I just came across your website, and am very grateful you posted. Im still recovering, I went back to work on 12/16. Its a bit old but its on point. My challenge is I am allergic to many medications and other allergens including pain medication and most antibiotics. You may be told not to eat or drink anything after midnight on the day of surgery. Reading this site has been such a relief for me. I had it done at Thorntons new hospital the Jacobs Center which is incredibly modern and well equipped (and the rooms are gigantic!). Thanks again to everyone who has contributed their stories on this site. 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. Hi, I had a partial thyroidectomy and lobectomy 8 weeks ago today.
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