PTH anywhere from 80-110. All I can say is dont worry. Prevalence and predictors of psychological distress among patients with thyroid cancer during transitional period in China: a cross-sectional study. Has anyone had both surgeries at once? I feel absolutely fine, but Ill report if the levels are still normal. Keep in touch praying all goes well feel better. I asked my dermatologist how best to avoid scarring and she said that vitamin E and other scarring ointments are basically worthless. I still manage pain with tylenols. One, I am having difficulty swallowing and its really interfering with my eating. This is called a conventional thyroidectomy. My TSH numbers are fantastic. Wishing a good recovery to all! The surgery took about 2 hours. I have a nodule on the right lobe which is about 5.5cm now. Hi! Sounds like we all have the "tired" symptom, but It's good to know that it can get back to normal, I just have to be patient and see. from reading the other posts i think my headaches are probably anesthesia related. You will be so glad when this is behind you. Im going for a CAT scan tomorrow. If I was working, I think time off would be at least two week, maybe three. Hope that you are feeling better and are fully recovered. 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. Any suggestions? One or more drains may be placed into your incision to remove extra fluids from the surgery area. But I am suspicious of the pain, etc., that will be involved. Do folks tend to work with endocrinologists afterwards to determine med needs? Linda, how long after your surgery did you have to wait until were you able to sing again? (Googling death by thyroidectomy doesnt bring up much of anything so you can skip that searchand breathe a sigh of relief. I did stay one night in the hospital, I had no drain, no pain from the surgical site. Ive been reading too much and have began to develop some anxiety. I am wondering if anyone else had these post op and how long did those feelings last? I just came across your website, and am very grateful you posted. * Weighted percentages are shown. In your case, youd have to consider that if you dont have the surgery you will probably need scans and biopsies over and over while they monitor this. I had a partial thyroid gland removal on March 7th this year 2017 I was wondering if anyone has had issues 2 months after the surgery? Aspiran biopsy reported indeterminate/ suspicious , findings of hurthle cells which the adpiran biopsy can not determine. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the Had I waited 6 months to have this surgery, I wouldnt be able to breathe. I just came across this and I am scheduled 8/22/18 for surgery. Partial thyroidectomy due to a 3 cm nodule on the left side. Im not sure what that means (I dont think its compressing anything) but I do feel like I just want it out. Did anyone have an experience like this? Good luck with your decision. With that situation, they have a thoracic surgeon on standby in case they have to go down deeper. A partial thyroidectomy is surgery to remove part of your thyroid gland. 2019 Aug 20;37(24):2152-2161. doi: 10.1200/JCO.18.02228. 200 mg synthroid and transmitted securely. if there is i need to wait like 3-4 months and get th other side taken out.. hopefully that doesnt happen & i can move on with life. Or I can have a partial and if the 6cm nodule turns out to be cancer (risk seems to be 5-15% from what I have read), then I would have to do a second surgery and get the whole thing out. Please note my Thyroid levels are normal. Im seeing so many posts of lack of energy and the upheaval of the body that Im just not sure what to do. The wound is healing perfectly although there is still sense of tightness around it. Didnt feel any pain and no complications. Numbness I felt like I always had a sore throat. Your levels need monitoring as I am checking mine every two months via blood work. My voice is not completely back to normal (I sing) but its getting there. I agree that if you need this done, then do not delay because of fear. I would not wait if you have a large nodule, it gets more difficult to remove the larger it gets. 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. My thyroid levels have remained the same since surgery with no change in weight. Ill also be doing bloodwork so my levels will be checked to see if my left side is doing a good job. Its been a bit more than a year and my thyroid levels are still fine without medication. Im a long distance runner and am shocked I cant do more than 6 miles. I was so worried about the same but 1.5 weeks after surgery the energy came back. I have always been full of energy with otherwise normally functioning thyroid with no need for medications. I was very nervous before the surgery but I am glad I went through with it. I had no pain, just a bit of a sore throat for a few days from the tube during surgery. . Confusing symptoms after partial thyroidectomy. I have a small nodule on the left so my concern is they may decide to take the whole thyroid. I have a rather large incision due to the fact that the nodule was so large. Thank you Jewels x, Hi. Im so glad youre having minimally invasive. At least Im having an easier time to breathe, and my neck doesnt look as fat as it did before the removal! That being said I exercised 5 days a week for 3 weeks and dropped the weight very easilyjust like Ive normally been able to dountil the holidays came. Thank you again. A thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of all (total thyroidectomy) or part (partial thyroidectomy) of your thyroid gland the butterfly-shaped organ in your neck. Ask how big yours will be and where it will be. For two months I was using the Dr Max Powers Scar Serum and it worked. 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. Use of imaging tests after primary treatment of thyroid cancer in the United States: population based retrospective cohort study evaluating death and recurrence. Another said a week. Thank you for posting your experience. I am SO stinking tired it;s frustrating! It all went well! Your metabolism becomes reduced to a crawl and can lead to low energy levels. I dont want to irritate it further. I am so relieved to have it out! What to expect after a partial or total thyroidectomy (16-24): It might take several weeks or months to find the optimal hormone replacement therapy dose. The small nodule on the right side has never changed in size. I have Dr. Theodore Mazer. Im going to have a partial also and Im really concerned about my voice changing. Plus, Im getting married next year and dont want to deal with weight gain or a scar. Please keep me posted on your progress. they said Im in the ( Grey area ) and the only option is surgery. It wasnt until I had my pre-op catscan that we saw the it was actually pushing my trachea to the side. I would say 2 to 3 weeks of feeling a bit tired before you feel back to normal. Partially because people made it sound like the surgery was no big deal. Thank you once again for establishing this thread. Thank you all for this thread especially the one that started it. Thyroid levels are normal. I just wanted to update that I am post surgery. You could not see it because I am a big guy. These post have help with many questions I have. 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 have no sex drive, very depressed and I'm always hungry Anyone else have these symptoms. He assures me I will get better soon. Ive had multiple nodules which were discovered 10 years ago. Take it easy longer than you think you have to. I hope this all goes away, light head aches also nothing I cant handle but still. but I am not sure if the difficulty Im having is because of a post-40 metabolism. Everyone is righttheres little pain and the sore throat only lasts 2 days. Symptoms of thyroid storm include a fever (over 102 degrees F in most people), profuse sweating, a rapid heart rate, and sometimes delirium (severe confusion). No pain afterwards. I'm always tired I did laundry for the first time yesterday and I felt dizzy and very tired. I was already on levothyroxine high dose so I'm sure it was more a question of the calcium and other lab. My dr sent me for blood test, again it was normal. Currently I have had a slight sore throat. Other than that no real symptoms. 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. With a nodule of that size, even though my 3 biopsies showed benign, there was always the question. I was surprised and relieved yet concerned to hear from my doctor that I need to have the surgery right away. There is a slight fullness sensation on my right ear though, Im not sure whether orhers do have the same experience. 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. My right ear also had weird sensations. Due to suspicious nature & high rate of numerous cancers in my family we are just going to surgically remove it. 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). If you can get a second opinion, and if it will help remove any doubts, then yes get it. I imagine that is a sign that it is healing. He did, however mentioned that on surgery day hell have a pathologist on site to check my complete thyroid and if he sees something abnormal he will do a complete Thyroidectomy. Lol! Keep in covered if youre outside. Ive also experienced random days of energy. I do get tightness sparingly but it seems to happen less and less. I dont suffer any pain or loss of voice, I guess my surgeon had done a great job. I have been having tingling in my left foot and my left hand. So. You feel a bit tired for about 2 weeks but nothing terrible. All Rights Reserved. I did a CT which confirmed where it was sitting, and that it needs to come out. Weigh the stress of that over just having the surgery done. I would say to get it done. Ive certainly gone through my fair share of highs and lows since my surgery. Then, if the pathology showed cancer cells, he would re-operate to take the other side. We investigated the adequacy of our thyroid hormone . INITIAL ADOPTION OF RECOMBINANT HUMAN THYROID-STIMULATING HORMONE FOLLOWING THYROIDECTOMY IN THE MEDICARE THYROID CANCER PATIENT POPULATION. As far as the scar, it's not that visible anymore and I also have a "adams apple" like appearance above the scarand i'm sure that it's due to the "surgery", the area that was surgically cut and also not having a thyroid. I had a hemi-thyroidectomy, my levels stayed the same, there has been no effect on my weight. I hope your thyroid surgery went well! She said that the silicone basically prevents a new scar from popping out. Id be happy to answer any further questions. At what point were you able to workout? Its nice to hear from others who have gone through it what to expect & how long to expect to be down. Doing good and yes I do need a nap during the day after daily chores. I get me check up in about 2 weeksprayers pleAse!! I had two indeterminate biopsies before surgery. Sometimes I just get anxious out of the blue. The surgery went well, minor discomfort only. I only recall a bit of a sore throat from the throat tube. I hope this puts anyone going through this at ease. He explained to me that I had German Shepherd trying to get out a cats door and he had to make 6 inch incision. Patient reported complications or side effects experienced as a result of thyroid cancer treatment (n=2584). I think would get another opinion. Still feels like I have something tied around my neck. . I agree this site was a godsend. I have a 6cm nodule on the left side, FNA shows atypicality but experienced surgeon and radiologist both say it looks benign to them. On the other hand, I have to be honest that I am experiencing things with the second surgery- no thyroid (nausea, sweating) that I didnt have with just a partial thyroidectomy. I had my left thyroid removed 12/17/18. Hi, I had a partial thyroidectomy and lobectomy 8 weeks ago today. I am 3 weeks post-op and the second batch of steri strips are only now falling off. Well , I havent lost any - but I've gained about 5kg since then. Thyroid cancer treatment side effects and complications associated with worse energy and significant fatigue. My doctor says it can change in pitch. I, too, have a need for a partial thyroidectomy and am pretty scared, unsure what to expect, etc. Do you now have to take thyroid replacement hormones? They said its for precaution. Complete Thyroidectomy Complete thyroid gland is removed, which then leaves the body unable to produce thyroid hormones. 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. Since your calcium and PTH is still high, it sounds like you might have had a second one that is still in there, or perhaps a healthy gland was removed and the original adenoma is still present. I am having my right thyroid removed 8/22/18 along with one of my left parathyroid glands. I found one I liked and decided to bite the bullet and have the surgery after the holidays. Thank you for posting. I got to the point of sleeping very little. Hello everyone, I have a 1cm nodule on my right lobe. Only very minor throat irritation. You feel very tired and cold, gain weight for no reason, and your skin is very dry. Just very sleepy all the time now, such a struggle every morning to get up! I am not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I found other sites to be quite scary. Hi, Eunice, Well that test was useless it came back inconclusive so the only way was to do 1/2 thyroid removal. My hormone levels all test within normal range and I have half a thyroid. Anyone else having these experiences. 2019 Jan;25(1):31-42. doi: 10.4158/EP-2018-0253. I have multiple nodules on both sides of my thyroid with my largest nodule on my left which has doubled in size since February 2016. I had the left side of my thyroid removed 8 days ago and the steri strips removed yesterday. Hi Sonni I didnt feel quite ready to do yoga or any type of mild exercises until 3-4 weeks after surgery. So, I wanted it out while it was small. Last updated on Apr 2, 2023. Your thyroid gland makes hormones that regulate your metabolism, body temperature, and heart rate. I was told that is a much more complicated surgery and recovery. Most likely the remaining half of your thyroid gland is unable to produce enough thyroid hormone for your needs, thus the symptoms you are having. my dr said with 1/2 u are like normal, calcium levels should be fine nothing changes. Have you had it? 2019 Nov;166(5):895-900. doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2019.05.035. Good luck. I too had a large nodule left love growing down into my chest wall pressing and pushing my treachea. Any one who can give me any advice on how to make this easier would be so much appreciated!! I plan to use scar away. I didnt drive for one week. If you have a partial thyroidectomy, your thyroid may adjust and make enough hormones on it's own without medication. Its so helpful and calming to hear from people with positive experiences and that Im not crazy for wanting to get this removed. Over the past couple of weeks I've been experiencing sudden onsets of exhaustion during the day and extreme fatigue even after 12hrs sleep. Biospy FNA was inconclusive, wouldnt attempt second FNA as too vascular and dr was concerned I would hemmorage. That was the one thing that surprised me. I used to tell my husband that I feel like Im going to die at night I felt like I was suffocating and I didnt know why. Hi, I am planning to get my partial thyroidectomy done soon for my indeterminate thyroid nodule on my right lobe. xoxo. Anyway, you get the picture. 4/5 months postpartum, I had a sore throat and got it checked out with a nurse at my work, they suggested I get blood work and an ultrasound. My thyroid levels are still fine. the only thing is the my 1 inch insicion is super itchy sometimes but i keep out of the sun & use a light scarf.Best of luck on your surgery, think positive & take care of yourself ? 1cm nodule on right side definitely benign. I could have exercised by then, but I just didnt feel like it. Hi Linda, I had a partial thyroidectomy nearly 6 weeks ago, I have a follow up appointment in 3 days time. I have quit cross fit for now, but I do yoga (love it!) There are also physical exercises like neck stretches and voice therapy that can support your recovery after surgery. Please continue to post on this blog. 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. It seems that anyone who has had a hemi and then needed a total wishes they did all at once. I had surgery last September and you cant even see it. I felt zero anxiety, due to the medication. It is testing in the normal range, so no medication is needed. For two weeks, I have been dabbing with peroxide and applying Bacitracin. The weight gain? I had my surgery on the 21st of September and just received my pathology report that it is benign. I had multiple nodes on mine, and had been having them drained for the past 2 years. I can tell you that the surgery was very simple, just a sore throat for about 2 days and no pain. I also had difficulty swallowing and things like vitamins would get stuck. A thyroidectomy can be done in several ways. If I knew how easy the surgery was, I would have had it done much sooner. I lost my mom & brother to cancer, and my dad had his thyroid removed. 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 don't have my post- op check up til 28/11/16 and I'm not on medications. I think surgery was like 120 min including prep. I also work full-time and have no idea what to say to my office. So is all this for naught? 2022 Aug;16(4):844-852. doi: 10.1007/s11764-021-01078-8. Im only at 3 weeks and its still a little swollen. If this one doesnt work there are others they can try. 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. I just feel like this is all a fluke, but Ive scheduled the surgery for less than a month from now. Unless there is a chance of it turning cancerous, I would prefer to just keep doing the same 6 mo checkups. I dont know what this means for my overall health and well-being. Rationale: Contraindicated after partial thyroidectomy because these foods inhibit thyroid activity. Speed recovery dear. It is 6cm and am having it removed in 2 days. For those of you who had the surgery did the doctor prescribe antibiotics ? Should I still scar,there are lasers that help and steroid injections should the scar pop out. Support Care Cancer. But I guess what Im trying to say is we make the best decisions we can at the time and we can manage whatever happens, especially with support. Its been a week and Im still a little tired but Im not taking any meds. I was super anxious all month, but so far, Im ecstatic that its out! Returning to work the next day is simply not possible. 7 weeks after partial thyroidectomy and request help with test and levo dosage. Patti, what did you decide to do? Thank you for the advice and for sharing your experienced Linda.. Did you end up having the surgery? 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. Ive also experienced quite a few hypo symptoms within the past year. 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. I had a 4 cm nodule on my left lobe for 4 years that stayed the same size from 2012-2017. Also my scar protrudes quite markedly and looks like a large adams apple although has healed fine has anyone else had this problem? Jewels xo. Hope this helps. The surgery is easier. That wasnt painful at all either. Sorry for unloading and I feel like a wuss. Im so anxious about the whole thing. Im also thankful for this thread. Theres several weeks between now and your surgery and you need to get some rest! 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. I had my surgery in town at MD Anderson. Reading through has been so helpful. My thyroid functions were normal. They did a freeze test while in surgery and it came back negative so he only took half. Heres what I would say. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances. TSH .397 and FreeT4 2.04 Getting glucose under control. That is far too long to have to wait for followup testing. i have been fine after that BUT the mri showed another smaller cysts non liquid. You may be told not to eat or drink anything after midnight on the day of surgery. Thanks. I had PT left lobectomy Nov 14for suspicious Hurthle cell cancer was scheduled for follow up with surgeon Nov 30 and was told to schedule with Endo one week after surgery date but only date available was same Nov 30. The energy takes a while but itll come back. Im worried aboit gaining uncontrolled weight. 2016 Jul 20;354:i3839. exclusive discounts on theme park tickets, 13 Benefits of Drinking Warm Lemon Water in the Morning (Its Good for You), 20 Fun Beach Games and Toys That Make Sand Play Awesome, Turmeric Lemon Water: Your Daily Detox Drink, 15 Health Benefits of Cucumber Water Plus Recipes & Helpful Tips. Followed it up with ultrasound every 6 months. Ft3 not tested. Im also wondering what my energy level will be like afterward, as well as the scar. government site. My surgeon says he expects my vocal chords to make a complete recovery over the next few months. I was totally fine post-op butfor the past 3 weeks Ive been very fatigued (I wake up tired even after a good nights sleep and I cant stop yawning). 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. I did eventually feel better but it took several days or a week cant remember. It helped to sleep elevated for about a week and I agree with most that you need two weeks off work. These were due to my body getting used to having no thyroid and to the medication. I know everyone is different and responds differently as well. I sometimes have no energy or motivation to do anything at all. No less than 50spf suntan lotion if I do, for at least a year! I woke up and fell asleep a number of times before finally being pretty much kicked out of recovery. Even 3 miles tires me out! It is comforting to hear other stories and know others out there have gone thru the same thing. Hi Raquel, Just had my left side removed 4/15/16 at La Jolla and its a week today. If the dose of thyroid hormones are too low, you might experience symptoms such as tiredness, involuntary weight gain, and difficulty focusing. Are you on any thyroid med since the partial thyroidectomy? So thats without pain meds from 7:00 am this morning! Questions about scar care. The surgery itself went well and the day of was not bad. But youll get there, just try to allow yourself a generous amount of time to heal. I knew I would eventually have to have some sort of removal, but am nervous at the timing. I am reading so many examples of benign nodules with normal hormone levels being removed Why? I am terrified. Thanks all so much!!! No problems with voice or weight gain. Also thankful mine is in January. Hi, Bern, Good luck with your surgery. I feel a little better! The post op biopsy proved it was negative so it ended up being the right choice. So if youre due to have this surgery, good luck and I hope mine and other peoples experiences can help to calm your nerves. I had a partial thyriodectomy on 12/2/2019. Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal. I have had swallowing problems for years and recently it has gotten so bad that I am choking and coughing daily. My nodule was benign as well, but continued to grow so I wanted it out. I had to stay overnight, which is normal. A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services. In this case it would be an endocrinologist and then usually, an Otolaryngologist is the specialist that performs the surgery. Very minor pain after, similar to a sore throat for about 3 days. I am going to have thyroid surgery this Fall hasnt been scheduled yet. The incidence rates vary widely depending on the follow-up period and on how Jennifer. I had been having difficulty breathing in spin. I think a week would be a bit quick depending on the operation and the size of your thyroid. I was released with a boatload of calcium supplements and pills to help absorption. Of the 2,584 respondents, 988 (38.2%) reported much worse or somewhat worse energy and 1,310 (50.7%) reported moderate to very severe fatigue. The PubMed wordmark and PubMed logo are registered trademarks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Losing weight to get control of blood sugar. 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. Thanks so much for your replies- I really appreciate it and find it helpful. Good luck! my doctor said he doesnt feel a strong need for b), but wanted to put it out there since theres ample time to do one before the surgery. The sooner you have it removed, the sooner you can move on. I had my thyroid function checked and it is in the normal range. You might also have to take supplements after thyroidectomy to balance your calcium levels.
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