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. I am terrified! I just received the call from my Endocrinologist that I have to have a left lobe partial. Ive been reading too much and have began to develop some anxiety. Hello Robin. 2023 La Jolla Living, LLC. My eyes are swollen and my nose is blocked and my throat is now croaking. My scar is about 4 long as it turned out my right lobe was huge.7cm x 4cm x 5cm. Tell your healthcare providers if you have difficulty breathing or swallowing. 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. and transmitted securely. Update: Two weeks later: I am back to feeling like myself, although Im retired so its easy to take it easy. My prayers will be with you after surgery take one day at a time dont rush. Drove to grocery store yesterday and did fine. Best to you!! My nodules were found by accident on a chest CT of my lungs and the biopsy said suspicious and atypical so we really had no choice but to remove them. I work at home, so worked a little during week two. While partial thyroidectomy is a fairly routine and simple (relatively speaking) surgery, surgeons seem to have different incision sizes. Also, how long was your surgery ? He did an inspection and said it was about the size of a lemon. In 2013 had a right thyroidectomy with a removal of a large non-cancerous follicular mass that 7cm4.5cm5cm. Ive got full range of movement (except in my shoulder), so driving isnt a problem. I am feeling fine and was feeling fine after about 4 days. I asked about my thyroid, was told nothing was wrong (based on blood test) So I go for 3-6 mos checkups dr always makes it sound like if you could lost 10 lbs or more you could get of BP meds Well, this past winter I signed up for a Cross Fit class (you push yourself to do a lot of reps of workouts). Lt 3.9 cm nodule. How long was your surgery and how did you manage anxiety before the surgery ? 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 felt like ugh! but after felt good, so was hoping this would help lose weight after a couple of months, I had a cold and didnt feel well, had swelling in neck, thought it was swollen glands. I just wanted to say thank you(!) Jackson Levin N, Zhang A, Reyes-Gastelum D, Chen DW, Hamilton AS, Zebrack B, Haymart MR. J Cancer Surviv. Not too tired. and to have another check-up non December. Im looking forward to a full recovery, and hopefully negative for cancer. It was still diagnosed as benign. They start you on thyroxine to replace what your body is missing and check your levels/ make adjustments. National Library of Medicine My surgery is 10 days away and this whole thread has been so helpful in getting me mentally prepared for it. For two months I was using the Dr Max Powers Scar Serum and it worked. I had a partial thyroidectomy to remove a large solitary non cancerous nodule just over 4 weeks ago. For those who have had cancer though, did you have to do radioactive iodine. Horse throat shaky with muscles twitches in my left leg. Im now 3 weeks post-op. Ive been having both sides ultrasounded for about 5 years. Thanks for the info. I was back to full productivity during weeks three and four but I did need naps and was still unable to exercise. Pain below the incision site and the sides of my neck and being exhausted is really it. Not even a whisper. 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. Especially my singing voice (I am a professional singer in the car and shower!). I wish you all the best! My surgery was rescheduled because they want a Cardiac thoracic doctor on call during my surgery when the nuraw called me AFTER my CT i was extremely alarmed. Hi, I have Hemi thyroidectomy surgery scheduled for 8th April, 2016 to remove 4.5cm (non toxic) nodule and a left thyroid, mid section and slither of right. Im also thankful for this thread. You deserve to feel well. Wrong. It all went well! Im glad you had a good outcome and warned of feeling not yourself that first week or two. And what do you mean about experiencing things with the second surgery? My levels before were 0.3 and theyre 0.9 as of yesterday. Any advice pls. Parathyroidectomy - Mayo Clinic These decisions are so hard. Ultra sound results were not so kind, ticking off 6 characteristics for cancer though this does not automatically mean, as I understand it, that cancer cells are definately present as yet. I might even suggest looking at photos in advance so that you can visualize and get comfortable with what your new neck may look like. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure, Help Partially because people made it sound like the surgery was no big deal. normal . Hi! Long-Term Fatigue Is Common After Total Thyroidectomy You may feel some pressure during surgery, but you should not feel any pain. It will get better, right? I wish I could solicit her name on this site, however, I relent. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.1018. Even though benign, I would have been scheduled for an ultrasound and biopsy every six months. I have to do a lot of talking in my business and my voice gave out on me after an hour. Also, the follow up blood work came back as a 10 which means hypothryoidsim. My last ultrasound at the end of 2015 showed that my nodule grew to 3.7 cm. I would think you will do fine and be back to your regimen in a few weeks. Im thinking of trying it. Good luck God bless. I imagine that is a sign that it is healing. Pain afterwards was hard for two weeks but movement is fine now and scar is big but calming down. Reading through has been so helpful. He also biopsied a small nodule on the left thyroid & a right parathyroid gland. I had surgery November 15 for removal of my left thyroid lobe, they removed a 9 x 6 x 4.3 nodule. honestly, the recent biopsy was more painful than id expected and i was swollen for a week. The post op test result also came back benign. Thanks in advance for your time! Did I mention about how slow you have to eat! Having some problems with my face feeling flushed. No less than 50spf suntan lotion if I do, for at least a year! First of all thank you for posting your experience, it helped me feel more comfortable about getting my surgery. (2) I thank the author of this article because this post encouraged me to get the surgery done. That was a great relief, because my biggest fear was that my voice would be affected. I became very emotional and depressed after my surgery, I didnt really know why at the time but its reassuring to know someone else had a similar experience. Thanks for sharing your story. Weight gain, fatigue, abnormally cold legs/hands are some of the more prominent ones. I was thus waffling on the surgery but given the size of this nodule, I finally decided to do it sooner rather than later. They did a test when they pulled it out and it came back negative for cancer so they did not take the other half. The standard dose for one person very well may not work for another. I am trying Extra strength Tylenol for it now and it seems to be as good as the Norco without the side effects. have to get my remaining thyroid out bcuz i feel great right now no symptoms of nothing. I cant tell you how glad I am that my surgery fell in January. The ENT who removed half of my thyroid monitors my thyroid levels. Im so glad everything went well. Ive done what theyve said Ive rested and there are days when I feel recovered but then there are days or I feel like Im back where I started..so if youre having the surgery or thinking about having the surgery I would suggest not have having any preconceived notions on how youre going to feel because everyone is different and it seems as though every doctor says something different. Complete Thyroidectomy Complete thyroid gland is removed, which then leaves the body unable to produce thyroid hormones. Also wondering if you or anyone else can tell me when you were able to start working out again? Partial or complete thyroidectomy is performed to relieve compressive symptoms of thyroid hypertrophy, prevent sequelae of thyroid carcinoma, and achieve hormonal control of hyperthyroidism. Im a very active person, workout 6 days a week and have my own business. The bigger it got, the more difficult the surgery would be and I would never be as healthy as I am now. 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. I was also very nervous, but now Im so thankful that I had it removed. I did gain a few pounds but I think its to do with age and lots of recent travel. I am going to have thyroid surgery this Fall hasnt been scheduled yet. Thanks for the reassurance! PDF Hypothyroidism After Hemithyroidectomy: Incidence, Risk Factors I had my surgery on a Thursday and I slept through the weekend. I do spin class 4x week and run 2 days.this is just to maintain my weight since I ran a marathon last Oct. I have a 5cm benign nodule that grew about 50% in volume in 6 months. To avoid any strain on your neck wound you shouldn't lift any heavy objects for about 2 weeks after thyroid surgery. At least Im having an easier time to breathe, and my neck doesnt look as fat as it did before the removal! No pain afterwards. Hope all is well today. The minute I woke up from surgery, I was using my voice with no problem. I have a 6cm nodule on the left side, FNA shows atypicality but experienced surgeon and radiologist both say it looks benign to them. Maybe ever so slightly hoarse for a few days. Google!. I am SO stinking tired it;s frustrating! Abstract Background: Fatigue after thyroidectomy is common, but there is a paucity of data regarding its prevalence and duration. I had put on weight a few years back, my BP was high and they put me on meds. Fast forward to 8/26, and Im tingling in the fingers toes face teeth. Sometout a minimally-invasive technique with very small incisions. Of course, your doctor will give you the best advice on this. How is the weight management going after surgery ? 2 nodules:1 large that was suscpoius for papillary cancer and the second smaller nodule was inconclusive (Bethesda score 3) I have either seen or spoke to more than 6 doctors. I had my op 3 weeks ago. I feel fine, same as before. Hi, Eunice, Im also wondering what my energy level will be like afterward, as well as the scar. You vomit several times in a row. I find that Im slightly hoarse due to breathing tube irritation and Im also very tired. At the time it wasnt clear if I was going to have a partial thyroidectomy or full thyroidectomy, but I wanted to know what to expect in either case. Im thinking it would be considered a partial thyroidectomy, because the right side is surgically absenti. government site. Im just glad Im back to work and doing well right now. I have quit cross fit for now, but I do yoga (love it!) I get tested every 6 months. My sister asked where my scar was the other day because you cant even see it now. They did a freeze test while in surgery and it came back negative so he only took half. I have Dr. Theodore Mazer. I am scheduled for a partial tomorrow afternoon. Thanks, Mary. Alongside this I had heart palpitations and anxiety because of my experiences. Surgeon giving me the option of a partial or full thyroidectomy says its up to me. Im almost a week post-op. My voice still isnt back to normal, and it is tiring to talk for too long or too loudly. I am sure it will all heal but will take some time as I am 53. Its nice to hear from others who have gone through it what to expect & how long to expect to be down. Im kind of nervous, but I hope it will be OK. Partial Thyroidectomy - What You Need to Know - Drugs.com Best of luck to you, you will be healed in no time! I had a follow up visit at my doctors office one week 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. So far so good. So thankful to read this post, I am scheduled to have the right lobe of my thyroid and the 4.5cm nodule removed in April. Epub 2019 Jul 8. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances. Its been 2.5 months and seems my thyroid that was left is functioning fine but the recovery time was rough, very weak for 2 weeks, voice came back after about a month and half, I do have to get check ups every 3 months for a year and go from there. Im actually still tired 4 weeks out, but I think I need to have a thyroid test to make sure my right lobe is functioning fully. I can drink and eat as normal. I think you should tell your doctor about your anxiety. Confusing symptoms after partial thyroidectomy. My incision is about 2 inches. Hi Gimel not on any Meds yet. Im Vegan so this brand is safe if that is a consideration. I am glad you are okay. Thank you for your post and all the comments. It is time to take it out. New fatigue was evident in 61% of respondents within a year after TT or lobectomy. I was prescribed 25mg daily of Synthroid which is another brand. And the fact Ive put on weight, feel tired and sometimes have insomnia can be attributed to my thyroid as well. When I feel like I cant breathe, then I start to get anxious. What It's Like to Have a Partial Thyroidectomy - La Jolla Mom Hi Sonni I didnt feel quite ready to do yoga or any type of mild exercises until 3-4 weeks after surgery. Hitting the voice box or causing issues with my breathing. Did everyone else need to do this as well? Then, if the pathology showed cancer cells, he would re-operate to take the other side. Tiredness ,lethargy after partial thyroidectomy - MedHelp We hypothesized that total thyroidectomy (TT) patients would have more long-term fatigue than thyroid lobectomy (TL) patients. Two weeks is about right. Waiting on the biopsy. How is your incision healing since you manipulated removing the glued protection off sooner ? Its so helpful and calming to hear from people with positive experiences and that Im not crazy for wanting to get this removed. I had a semi thyroidectomy of a giant 6cm nodule in late November. Just very sleepy all the time now, such a struggle every morning to get up! Hi Dawn Do NOT worry. I went to spin class last Saturday & today. We disclaim all responsibility for the professional qualifications and licensing of, and services provided by, any physician or other health providers posting on or otherwise referred to on this Site and/or any Third Party Site. Thyroidectomy - Mayo Clinic I had a 4cm nodule which by needle biopsy was benign. I just had my surgery in January and it was as though you were taking the words right out of my mouth. This is a good blog. Hello, Thank you for your article. My hormones were fine, I had no symptoms so my endo still believed observation was the best course of action. Thyroidectomy is the main surgical treatment for thyroid cancer and is a treatment option for certain thyroid conditions, including: Than you, I had my surgery yesterday, and just like you, I was born in the Chernobyl area and have allergies to broad-spectrum antibiotics. Surgery. Let us know what your outcome is. I have a rather large incision due to the fact that the nodule was so large. Luckily, everything went ahead (I had no fever or cough) as planned on the Monday. It is now a little over two weeks and I feel great! Thyroid lobectomy is a relatively safe and low-risk procedure. There wasnt too much downtime and my husband was permitted to hang with me. Geez, Im sorry to hear about the pain and bruising down your chest. I am telling you though, you will be so relieved to get the surgery over with. Infact I feel sick most of the time and have lost my appetite. No cancer found! The surgery and after period were much easier than I expected. Its now 5 and a half weeks after my op and Im feeling fantastic have a huge amount of energy (which has been lacking for sometime) and easily able to work. Rationale: Maximizes supply and absorption of calcium if parathyroid function is impaired. You will experience some discomfort at the incision site as well as a raw or sore throat from the breathing tube that . A few days ago, I have been feeling pressure in my throat, some difficulty swallowing and realize I keep having to catch my breath. I felt like I always had a sore throat. I am on 60 mgs of Cymbalta daily. I was just starting to have the symptoms you described when I had mine removed. Thyroid cancer treatment side effects and complications associated with worse energy and significant fatigue. Has anyone experienced any other bodily adjustments during early postop. Well I posted a couple months ago about my partial thyroidectomy, found out it was positive for cancer but so early!! Anyone feel like you have a constant thing tied around your neck thats the only thing thats bothering me. The thyroid produces hormones which control the speed at which your body works. It turned out to be large and more extensive than he had imagined. My throat always seemed goopy and I would take menthol cough drops to help clear it. Youve done the biopsy, thats the hard part. All I can say is pay very close attention to what your body is telling you. My thyroid levels are normal at the moment and Im praying the left side keeps up and can do the job. I had my left thyroid removed in December, 2008 because of a nodule. Hi Everyone, i had partial thyroidectomy last 4days ago.everythings turn out great. The surgery and recovery were so easy. im not tired, not crabby, my hair doesnt fall out. All benign thank God!!! Had a partial thyroidectomy. I find it a little odd that your doctor doesnt want to test for again for another year. I think that doing the surgery twice would be a bigger risk due to potential anesthesia issues. Several studies about thyroid function after hemithyroidectomy for benign thyroid disease have been published. As a result , on August 9th I had done the surgery and results were Benign and now Im recovering. This site needs JavaScript to work properly. since early 50s. This was such a great article. I first resembled someone that had been tripped by a washing line or a mug victim(everybody always wanted to know who slit my throat ;) ) - but today its just a thin line - which is not noticeable really until I tell you I had a partial thyroidectomy. Ive certainly gone through my fair share of highs and lows since my surgery. No problems with voice or weight gain. My experience was very similar to yours. Yamille- yes! I had migraines for a few days after and still have a slightly hoarse throat. Five days ago, I had a partial thyroidectomy. I was sent home on a Medrol Pack, which is making me ill. My surgeon (Dr. Bouvet) was touted as one of the best in San Diego. Very minor pain after, similar to a sore throat for about 3 days. It is 6cm and am having it removed in 2 days. Please keep me posted on your progress. Im scheduled for a partial on the 2nd of February. This has just got the better of me. I have my own PR business and need to get back to work quickly. the first day was the worst for me bcuz i dont do well with anasethia so i vomited when i got home from surgery and at night. Days 2 and 3 were the toughest between adjusting to swallowing discomfort and recovering from anesthesia. If the small nodule seems stable, Id be inclined to leave that side in. Subscribe to Drugs.com newsletters for the latest medication news, new drug approvals, alerts and updates. Im hoping the exhaustion will start to lift this coming week. My primary problem was hyperparathyroidism caused by an adenoma on one of my parathyroid glands. Went to endocrinologist who sent me for a ultra sound and it appears that my thyroid grew back and it us growing substernal.
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