My successful Parathyroidectomy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ม.ค. 2020
- I had a Parathyroidectomy and it was very successful. They made an incision about 3 centimeters wide. The Parathyroid Adenoma was right there where the scan showed it would be. They went in and took it out. My voice is strong. My PTH Parathyroid Hormone Levels are back down to 23 where a I believe they were up to 125 which was very high. Everything is good. Its been two days since the surgery. No crazy side affects just getting back into the swing of things. I do have an occasional vibrating around the lips which is a symptom of hypocalcemia . Its not so bad where its a major problem. I’m taking some calcium supplements for that. Its not a major issue where its becoming numb. I do have three functioning Parathyroids to keep my calcium and PTH levels where there suppose to be.
It was quite an experience having surgery for the first time. I remember walking to the operating room, and then lying on the table. I was cold and they brought me a blanket. They put these things around my lower legs that pulsate and help keep good circulation. The anesthesiologist then tells me he’s going to give me something to relax me. Its going to feel like I had a few drinks. Once that kicked in the ceiling started spinning a bit but it felt good. It was relaxing. He then say’s “Here comes the good stuff.” Thats the last thing I remembered.
I remember waking up in a fog. The first thing I did was test my voice. I was so concerned with losing my voice with this surgery being so close to my vocal chords. I immediately went into singing some scales. Me me me me me me me. Just the fact that I had some semblance of voice I was so happy. I was still not even conscience yet. Everything was foggy and I could slightly see nurses walking around. I was pointing at them saying that there beautiful, and that I loved them, and that life is so beautiful. I heard one of the nurses say “Yes it is.” It took about a half hour for the anesthesia to wear off. I started to get up and get ready to leave. My mind was fully aware but my body didn’t want to go. I was very slow.
So far everything is good. I have to leave my bandage on for about a week or so. The doctor will take it off and then I’ll be able to put some cream on it that will help minimize the scarring. I’m very happy that they were able to get rid of the adenoma. My voice is strong. Its only been a few days since the surgery but I feel myself gaining strength by the day. I’m relaxing, watching movies. I just wanted to give you a heads up on how I am. All is good. I’ll be out there rocking in about a week. I’m really looking forward to getting back to full strength again. - เพลง
Just had my parathyroid surgery done this morning. Your videos helped me prepare and feel better about getting it done. I just wanted to tell you that, man. Thank you.
Thank you Matt for the great comment and for letting me know. I hope that you're feeling great and that you're on the road to recovery. I'm very happy that the video's helped. That's exactly what I was hoping for, to help people in a similar situation. It really is my pleasure. Happy moving forward.
I'm preparing for the exact surgery next week. This video has calmed my fears. Thank you so much ❤❤❤❤❤🙏
I'm glad that this calmed you. Wishing you much success with this surgery ❤ Thank you.
I had my surgery yesterday and arrived home today and feel so much better! Thanks for sharing
That is great. So happy that your feeling good. Looking back on it now. The first two days when I got home all I did was relax and watch movies at home. I wish I could do that now. Haha. Be well.
I'm glad that you're better. 😊
Thank you so much. That means alot to me.
I'll be having this done in December. Thanks for sharing
Don't worry about a thing. Mine was a total success. I'm hoping that your's is too. In my case it was important to choose the right surgeon because I'm a singer and they operate close to the nerve. It's a fairly routine procedure. Almost a year later and so far so good. If you have any questions I'll be happy to help.
Thanks for sharing. I'm having this done tomorrow.
My pleasure LukeO. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Getting one in 3 days and I’m terrified but this helps
Very happy that this helps. Don’t be terrified. Don’t worry about what you can’t control. If your comfortable with your doc just relax and enjoy the time off after ❤️Wishing you the best.
Day after tomorrow for mine. Thank you.
You’re welcome. I’m confident that it will be very successful.
So wonderful so hear your surgery went well. I too am a singer and I'm scheduled to have this soon. I'm very scared of the vocal part. My surgeon is a specialist and does these surgeries all the time. I'm sure the first thing I'll do on awakening is sing the scales as well!! Please pray for me!!! Thanks
Thank you for the great comment. I'll be praying for you. I'm also sure that you'll be fine and it will be successful. I don't remember if I mentioned this in the video but requesting a smaller baby type air tube could be better for less possibility to damage a nerve. These tubes also have sensors that are helpful to locate where a nerve is. No worries.
I will request that tube!! Thank you!
I had 90% of my parathyroid glands removed because they found numerous adenoma affecting my glands. I’m a singer too and was terrified at the thought of damage to my voice, but the surgery went very well and my voice is just fine. I’ve had dental work that was more painful! This was really a piece of cake. I doubt you’ll have any problem at all with the surgery! 👍🏾
@@ohcliff1030 Hi. Just noticed this. Congrats on the success on the surgery. Very happy that it worked out and that your voice is strong and good. Happy singing moving forward.
Good to hear!
Thank you so very much ❤ Hope you're well too.
@JerryCherryBand I'm going for the surgery in March '23; see what to expect!
@@100Kappes No worries. All will be fine and smooth. Wishing you the best.
Did you get any pill before surgery, i had hyperparathyroidism and endocrinologist gave me 4 pills a day,didn't explain for how long to take it or when should i quit taking those,don't know even if its curable or not
I don't recall getting any prescription prior to surgery,. Speak to the Doc and find out about that. Have faith, and much success with the surgery.
I'm glad all is well for you . may I what symptoms did you have prior to having surgery and did the symptoms go away afterward the surgery .
Thank you Alejandro. I really didn't have any symptoms that I knew of beforehand. It's possible that my urine smelled different because of the higher calcium that was in my blood. That seemed to go away after the surgery. I hope that all's well for you and much success if you're going through this.
@@JerryCherryBand thank you for responding . You are lucky for not having symptoms .
I have lot of symptoms unfortunately
Hello I was wondering if you had the parathyroid surgery if you don’t mind sharing doctors who did a good job as I maybe in need of this thank you
I had a successful Parathyroidectomy. The Doc who performed it was Amy Wu MD, FACS | Soh Otolaryngology PC 198 Canal St #403, New York, NY Much success if you have it and no worries.
I'm 6 days post op. Surgeon removed both glands on the left.
Ah ok. I had just 1. I hope you're feeling good. I enjoyed the first few days after, relaxing and escaping the real world. Then I had to get back. I played a gig a week after surgery. Feel better. You got this. Thanks for sharing.
when did your symptoms pre operation cease? how are you feeling now? is it a case of waking up and fog is gone ?
I never had any symptoms. My blood test showed high calcium and PTH levels. I'm feeling good now. My PTH levels have been going back up a little but my calcium levels are normal so I need to just keep an eye on that. I do a blood test every 4 months. If you mean fog from the surgery it takes a little while after you wake up before you're mentally there. Pretty fun, dreamy feeling actually. Hope that helped. Thanx for asking.
@JerryCherryBand thanks for the info your lucky you didn't get symptoms. I suffer from fatigue, brain fog , depression, muscle / joints pains. Finally scheduled for surgery on 2nd of Feb have had these symptoms since I got diagnosed 3 years ago and my family have been through alot especially my wife. I'm a 36 year old Male which apparently is rare in this position. Was just wondering effects after ect...
Sorry that you're feeling this way. Wishing you a successful surgery and that you begin the healing process. @@Xcallibre09
Im 23 years old and i quit vaping a week ago after i got my blood test reading. My last reading was 10.7 blood calcium and i heard normal is 10.3. Im thinking i may have a hyperactive thyroid. Im very scared of surgery as I’ve never had it so i want to ask: Is the surgery the initial and only treatment for hyperthyroidism or is there other less invasive treatments that happen before surgery?
Hi. Thank you for the comment. I had a high calcium level of 11.2 They call it Hypercalcemia. It has nothing to do with your thyroid. It has to do with you parathyroid. That's different. You naturally have 4 parathyroids located on you thyroid. They control the amount of calcium in your blood. If you have a bad parathyroid they can remove it. You only need half of one in total. This is my story. If you have a similar situation let the doctors tell you that. The Endocrinology doc is best for that. They'll do a test and give you the correct info and suggest what to do. If you need the surgery don't sweat it. It's routine. I'm a singer so I was concerned. Over a year later and I've been fine "Knock On Wood."
How are you now ? Your sypmtomes
Can anyone share places they have gone and had the surgery done
The doctor who did mine was Amy Wu MD, FACS | Soh Otolaryngology PC. 198 Canal St #403, New York, NY. Much success Jamie.
How long did it take to recover
Pretty quick. I chilled out in bed for a few days watching movies. After a week I played an acoustic gig. Just guitar, I didn't sing yet but voice was fine. I wish you much success if you're having this done.
I got mine removed this morning.
Congrats. Enjoy the recovery. Watch movies all day. You’ll be out and about shortly.
Thank you!