For anyone and everyone having this surgery: I had it a few months ago (I was only 26). I was extreeeemely nervous and was in complete denial that it was actually going to happen. Everything went totally fine, I recovered quickly, and I feel like it went way easier then expected. You will pull through and look back on it casually just like I am now a little over 2 months later!! Also, I got on a plane to Greece 6 days after my surgery to celebrate Easter and apart from a few naps and some pain meds I was totally fine and ate my familys food like an absolute queen. YOU GOT THIS!!
Thank you so much. I’m having this procedure very soon. This was the biggest help so far. I know it’s been a couple of years for you but this video is still benefiting people. Hope you’re well.
@@redacted-oo7ne It went well. Thanks. It was a long surgery. It took five hours to get the entire tumor out. My voice is still not quite back to normal but I’m so glad that I can speak.
@@naturalifesoapWow!? 5 hours? How big was the tumor if you don't mind me asking? Please tell me your voice is back to normal now? I have to get a 3.8 cm tumor taken out.
@@ladymc2021 My voice is back. Every now and then, it cracks like a teenage boy but that’s it. My tumor had spread out so it was partially my sternum, up the neck and also attached to my clavicle. In total is was the size of a small grapefruit. Best wishes to you for a total recovery. 🙏🏽
I am having this procedure soon due to goiter and non aggressive cancer in one nodule. Very nervous but this video made me feel a lot better! I cannot thank you enough! Hope you are continuing to do well.
I had mine total thyroidectomy a week ago, I was nervous before going to the OR, but the Anesthesia team and the doctors, nurse even my surgeon were really nice, they made me feel relax and before you know it I was awake, it was a lot of pain waking up and swallowing even talking but thank God I felt so much better after a few days. I still feel tired but I can talk and eat well now, but there is still a slight pain on the incision. Your video really helped.
If any discomfort occurs, call the nurse. Do NOT hesitate. I had my surgery almost 20 years ago. I went from feeling great to a little funky to I couldn't breathe within less than 2 minutes. I ended up with a 2nd emergency surgery. Do not hesitate if you feel bad or off in any way. And whether you are having a partial or complete thyroidectomy you should insist on staying over night. It's very rare for something to happen but I'm proof that it can. It's better to be prepared.
I am going to have this surgery In a few weeks I will be staying the night. He told me what could go wrong one is you bleed and can drown in your own blood that's probably what happened 2 u. I'm nervous I'm 63 and having this surgery. I have been having horsness in my voice before the surgery not sure if that has to do with the nodules on my Thyroid. These comment and videos are a big help.
I've been under the watchful eyes of my Endocrinologist for a number of years due to Thyroid issues. Two benign biopsies. I was functioning normally until recently when it became enlarged. I'm currently recovering from my Thyroidectomy. Thankfully I had the BEST Dr and medical team. I was prescribed medication but didn't need it following surgery. Yes, it can be very frightening when the pros and the cons are explained to you. When the surgical glue loosen I can work on fading the scar which is very visible. Best of luck to anyone having a Thyroidectomy! 🙏🏼
Thank you Rachel. I am enjoying your videos so much. I have having a Thyroidectomy in 2 months. I have had 3 nodules for several years. Now I have 4. I get an ultrasound and fine needle aspiration done every year. The nodules are benign but 3 of them have grown to 4 cm. When they are this large. They can cause problems with your windpipe. So my endocrinologist said its time to remove half or all of my thyroid. I am 67 and I choose to have the entire Thyroid removed. I don't want to remove half and then have to have another surgery later on when I am older. This is my first major surgery and my first time under anesthesia. All the information you are sharing is very helpful. I appreciate it so much. I hope you are doing great. 😊
@cowlectorperkins, Thank you for sharing knowing in 2 months you will have both removed. Pls do update us as my situation is the same with you. Thank you again
@@mariachua3780 today is 3 weeks since I had my total thyroidectomy. My recovery has gone quite well. I didnt have to stay in the hospital and I didnt come home with a drain. The first week I was pretty out of it and had to take pain medication. I basically slept for the first 3 days. I did not lose my voice. My husband took wonderful care of me. I kept the talking down to a minimum for a few days. By the end of the second week, I was only taking Ibuprophen. I slept on a Wedge pillow with a memory foam pillow on top of it for 2 weeks. I highly recommend a Wedge pillow. The Wedge pillow felt too hard so I added my memory foam pillow and it was perfect. I have been putting "Aquafor" ointment on my incision twice a day. It was recommended by my surgeon. Luckily, the incision hasn't itched...yet. I am pretty much back to normal but I don't lift heavy things yet. I have had more acid reflux than ever. I am consulting with my Dr. about that. Good luck to you with everything. 😊
@@TheCJN702 it all went well. The surgery went well. Pathology tests came back great....no cancer. My recovery went well. My Endocrinologist has changed the dosage of my Levothyroxine from 112mcg to 100 mcg to 88 mcg. I do labwork the end of May to see how 88mcg is working. One thing I have noticed since my complete thyroid surgery is I feel cold alot more. My Endocrinologist said this is common and for some folks it goes away after 6 months or so and some people have it the rest of their lives. I hope it goes away. Thank you for asking. I hope you are doing well too.
@@cowlectorperkins wow I'm so glad you gave an update because that was a while ago when you had your surgery. I'm really nervous. They're not gonna let me stay overnight in the hospital. And I think it's really interesting that you're going down on your medication after you've got it removed. You said 112 to 100 to 88?!? I don't understand why you would go down but it sounds right. Everything with the thyroid is always so wonky. Hope you are feeling warmer.
@@teraparker3968 Good question; sound like is very common Drs are taking thyroid out and is something that we are not aware until you are in the situation… I have a friend who got it removed 8 years ago, now is my thyroid giving me the most horrible time of my life; and not knowing what is wrong with me at all. Praying for all of us.
@@teraparker3968 You have to constantly remember to take that pill before you do anything else every day, and when you forget it's like a panic situation and you have to calm yourself down and remind yourself you're doing the best you can, and you have to constantly go back to the damn endocrinologist all the time after blood tests (fasting ones!) to be reevaluated and it absolutely sucks
Thank you for this video, even though this was 3 years ago. I was called today by my endocrinologist and she told me it wasn't good news and I knew right then what it was about, my first two FNA's came back inconclusive, but they sent in a different sample I was told and this came back positive for cancer. I have a very small cancerous nodule on my right side of my thyroid and she told me they used to take out the whole thyroid, but in 2015 they changed the guidelines and now they only remove half. I requested a biopsy for the left side of my thyroid as I have 2 very small modules, they never biopsied the left side so I requested they do that. She told me she's going to put in a referral to the surgeon and that she'll let me know from there what day and time I'll be scheduled. I'm very nervous because I really don't want the whole thyroid taken out, but of course if it needs to be done I want that. I'm also going to ask if they're going to test the lymph nodes in my neck while they're in there. I'm worried about gaining weight as I know the thyroid is a big part of that. I don't do well with anesthesia so that's another thing I'm concerned about. My cousin is an RN and she said she's going to come take care of me after surgery, so that's a good thing as I have a small dog who needs to be walked, fed etc. I feel like crying but that won't help anything. I have faith in God that he will watch over me. ✝️🙏💜
@@TheCJN702 Oh thank you so much for asking! I had the Thyroidectomy on November 28th. I was supposed to go home that night but unfortunately I woke up in recovery with non stop nausea and vomiting for 5 days and had to stay in the hospital! I had a drain that stayed in for a week after I was able to come home. It's definitely been a journey! I feel ok now, just trying to get used to having to take Levothyroxine everyday. 🫣😌🤷🏻♀️
@purplehearts3287 thank God you got through it though, you were worried about quite a few things. Glad to hear you are ok. I wish you all the very best 💜💜💜
I have been through it. Stage 3 breast cancer, 2 open hearts (fixing genetic defect), 2 total knee replacements... And this is where I learn why they woke me at 2 am every dang day for blood!!! They would never, and believe me I asked, tell me what was going on. I am a very hard stick and it would take 20 to 30 minutes every dang night. Thank you!!! It is good to know they weren't just being jerks. Now I finally know. Oh, and losing my thyroid next month. They want to go through the mouth. Not sure I am sold yet.
Needed this video🥹 Having this surgery in 24 hours and nervous isn’t the word. I’m just praying for the best. Stage 1 papillary thyroid cancer but I trust that The Lord will be with me and see me through it all. 🫂💕💕💯
Very informative im up for surgery in 3weeks getting my whole part out its non cancerous 😊 watching this video help me out im not as nervous as i were at first 🙏🏿
Hello! Unfortunately, again. I’m rewatching your video because my tumor has returned. I’m doing the work up now but I’ll be going through this again. My entire thyroid was not removed before because my tumor was ectopic and not at all attached to the thyroid. This one is. I just want you to know that you’re still a positive force out here. Thank you for sharing your journey. Be well.
I had mjne removed 16 years ago. They didn't give my anything prep. calcium, iodine or body wash nothing. This was done at Johns Hopkins in Maryland. Maybe because it was so long ago. 🙄 I had absolutely NO PAIN AT ALL, EVER... I had a one night stay. They woke me every hour checking my calcium levels by pinching my cheeks and chin area. If your calcium level is too low, your face would feel numb. Other than all that it was a piece of cake. Only thing that hurt was taking out two or three stitches. She yanked them out like a beast. Pretty heartless. I supposed to rest was glued. Lol Not all Operations are the same. It was the easiest operation Ive ever gone through. Only took pain med one time after surgery. Magbe a for a year my throat felt very Tight I could feel every time I swallowed. Used a good skin cream moisturizer on the incision after the redness was gone. I used it for months. I hardly have a scar at all. But it's important to keep it moist....👍
Thanks again. Your review of your hospital experience was very useful. I’m 77 and except for eye surgeries have never been under the knife or had any hospital stay. Obviously, I’m a little apprehensive. Your review was very helpful. Thanks again
⚘...thank you for this video. Even now, 3yr later, I can share your story to my niece who would get the same surgery next week. I was really touched what you all had to do before the surgery, and of what you were going through. I wish you are okay now. Greetings from Holland.⚘
Very informative. I had my total thyroidectomy end of Jan of '24. Everything went fine. Lab work was great. I had a multi nodular goiter which was about 8 cm in length. Its difficult to describe the pain. It just hurt. I only took Tylenol and 2 Tramadol ( 1 post op day and first evening I was home to just take the edge off which helped). I also have an allergy to adhesive so the surgeon use the Deramond (a glue to cover incision). A little over a week post op I began having a slight reaction to the Deramond with blisters and itchiness. It then worsened. My PCP recommended Zyrtec 3x a day and adding Benadryl which somewhat helped but at day 12 post op the blisters were popping though the Derambond and the antihistamines were unable to control the itching and the Deramond was removed 14 days post op. At 16 days post op from blisters formed and in addition to previous blisters now weeping. Still some minimal weeping and itchiness. Now slowly healing.
Thank you SO much for your thyroid surgery videos! I'm supposed to be having one gland removed soon, but I'm in my 70s and live alone, so I need plenty of information on how to plan for this! I think I've watched all of your videos once, but now I want to watch again, taking notes, and making my plans this time. Thank you again for this amazing gift of knowledge!
@@annasbandit My 65 yr old wife had hers removed Monday morning (9-18-23)....Drain tube will be removed Friday....Saturday, nephew's wedding. Seems fine.
@@marilynschiffman7794 You may need a ride home from the hospital but once you're inside you'll be ok....take the pain meds if you wish...my wife only took them one day and was pretty comfortable after that.
I’m so glad I found your video. My surgery is scheduled for Sept 27( if the hurricane doesn’t hit us, I live in Florida lol). You gave a very detailed list and I appreciate that so much. I also loved that you stressed “ advocating for yourself “ and getting your needs met. Even though I’m a retired nurse after 40 yrs I tend to not want to bother the nurses. I never tell anyone I’m a nurse cuz nurses get a bad wrap about not being great patients lol. I’ve never been the type to think I know it all. There’s no way a nurse can know everything. I was an OB/GYN so I’m pretty clueless about thyroid surgery. But not I feel more educated and better prepared so I thank you for this!
Thanks for your informative video. I'm having mine removed tomorrow. I've dealt with issues for many years, almost 40, but it's gotten worse in the past 3 to 4 years. I'm praying that this will fix the issue. I'm not looking forward to another surgery, but do look forward to feeling better once it's all over.
Really ? Said nothing about after 15 hours What happens when you go home or a week or 2 later Any food changes, mood, voice changes? I was left wondering- already know the nurses check on you.
Thank you for such a concise, informative video. Right now, I'm going through the biopsies & ultrasounds every 6 months (so far, non cancerous, but large), & I just wanted to know more about down the line. I learned a lot. Again, thank you & I wish you continued success in your new normal.
I am to have a sonogram on monday to see 2 shadows that appeared on a Ct scan. I had vertigo and swollen lymph node in left ear. Not sure if all is related. It seems not everyone has same symptoms. We shall see what comes from this. I'm nervous about it bc im about to start a new job and would have different insurance, and being out work, etc. All this came up at the worst time. Pls pray for a good outcome 🙏. Thank you for the video and all the shares. It makes me feel im not alone.
I had the fine needle aspiration biopsies done 2 days ago; 4 pokes in the right side nodule, 4 pokes in the left side nodule ... the left side nodule is solid with calcifications which is not a good sign. Waiting for results is not easy. If malignant, I will most likely have the same procedure as you, so thanks for sharing!
The 2nd biopsy report was “consistent with a benign follicular neoplasm.” The endocrinologist emailed that it should be checked again by ultrasound in 6 months in case of a false negative cytology.
I’m getting the large needle aspiration soon on a lump on the left side of my neck. Also a face scan for a nodule found inside my nose. Did they remove your goiter or drain your swollen area? Thanks any information is appreciated
I know I have to go for a CT scan soon on Sunday and I’m very nervous not scared but nervous and not sure what the outcome would be but your video has made me feel much better. Thank you so much for sharing. What happened to you? It will help somebody and is helping me. Thank you.
I wish I would have seen her videos prior to my surgery my experience was so totally un explained by my Doctor I had a panic attack afterwards and I feel so much resentment about the whole procedure please folks be prepared
I walked to the bathroom right out of post op lol. And walked to my room that I had to stay in overnight! And then I got a cheeseburger and fries 😂😂 i wasn't in any pain except for my throat from the tube but other than that I was watching TV eating all night getting meds talking everyone's ear off and ready to go home!! Everything in the hospital was super easy! However being home was a different story! I'm on day 10 after my thyroidectomy and my neck is still soooo swollen! The first couple days after I got home my entire chest swelled up and i had AN EGG sized ball right below my incision! Scared the hell out of me and thought maybe I needed a drain but the dr said it was fine after sending him pics. It was also very hot to the touch but I used heat instead of ice (ice seemed to hurt it worse) and the swelling went down big time! Sleeping has been crap! Last night (day 9) was the first decent night sleep I've gotten since my surgery. I couldn't lay on my sides it hurt to sit up and just couldn't get comfy in any position to sleep. On a positive note I had such a good dr u literally can't even see my incision anymore its amazing! On a crappy note I'm probably gonna need voice therapy because it really affected my vocal cords:( I know its only been 10 days but my voice is unrecognizable and I have no pitch nothing. And I used to sing and I can't even hum and a correct note so that's scaring me a lot and making me so sad. So I just pray I get my voice back. But I'd rather not have a voice than have cancer so I shouldn't complain!
My name is Jim from Missouri and I might have to have thyroid surgery in November thank you for this video it was very very helpful and I got admit I am a little bit on miscarriage sad cause I’ve never been operated on before
Hi Rachel. I REEEAALLLYY appreciate your video. It was the first REAL video of the surgery and it was totally helpful and reassuring. I actually have a goiter 11cm so it really has affected a lot of things in my body. It’s so big that it’s pushing my trachea. So I have all the symptoms: hard time swallowing, breathing is not that bad. But I notice it’s compressing some nerves cause the pains I’m getting in my arm, chest, and legs. Pretty much the right side. I have my surgery the ending of July but I don’t know if I’m able to wait that long, but I’m afraid that’s the earliest the doctor got! But hopefully my surgery goes smoothly and hope that my body can hold on longer til I get the surgery. And I have low tolerance for pain, so what you described I hope is not as bad. 😳😢 but thank you for the detailed experience because it makes me feel a little more at ease for when I get mine. 😊😊
Very, very informative , Thanks for these tips . Hope your healing well . I go in to the V.A. hospital on 02-28-22 for a total Thyroidectomy . They canceled my surgery twice because of Covid at the facility . Keeping my fingers crossed this time . Thanks so much .
Hello. I will be getting my thyroid removed pretty soon. My main thing I'm nervous about is will you have a risk of losing your voice afterwards, or will it just be hoarse and sore?? Thanks!!! And thanks for all the helpful advice.
Do you have total thyroidectomy removed?? I was diagnose for total thyroidectomy papilliary carcinoma.got my surgery last Aug.19, 2021.thanks God it was a succesful operation, now body healing and praying that God would heal me completely🙏🙏🙏
@@nemateislam7005 Thank you for asking. My surgery went well. It's been 3 weeks since my surgery. My speaking voice is okay. But I can't sing like I used to yet. ☺️ I thought that all my symptoms prior to surgery would be gone instantly. Some of my symptoms did go away. I walk daily to increase my strength and energy. I will be very happy when I feel normal again. I know it may take time. I was misdiagnosed for over 3 years. In May 2024, I was finally diagnosed by my endocrinologist. And I'm giving thanks to God for my healing.
I feel like my hospital would not let me spend the night, but I feel like I would need to, but I know they probably just send me home right after they dug around in my throat. I watched a video of them performing this surgery and there's a lot of blood. Actually pretty intense, even though it's probably a very common and simple surgery.
You need to have your insurance pay for a 23 hour stay. It's really just semantics but it is how drs. can get insurance companies to pay. My hospital only required 23 hour stays on full thyroidectomies. Thanks to me, all thyroid surgeries are all now required overnight stays. It is a very common and safe surgery but like with anything, the unexpected sometimes happens. It should happen at the hospital.
this is very helpful thank you :) my wife is getting her thyroid and 2 parathyroids removed since she got diagnosed with thyroid cancer on 6/14 of this year. plus they found a abnormal nodule on her left side of the neck so it will determine if she has to have a 4 hour or 7-hour surgery and surgery will be sometime this month or next month
Great information thank you so much. Note book is a great idea because it can get overwhelming. I might have to get surgery. Just waiting for my biopsy results. 1. Are you taking hormone medication and how has it affected you day to day. 2. How is your weight doing did you gain/ lose? 3. How is your energy?
This is very helpful. My surgery is the first Friday in October. I have to have my left thyroid taken out 4cm however, my right side has two very tiny nodules and the surgeon said it’s up to me whether I want a total thyroidectomy. Has anybody on this situation of having only half of their thyroid removed,and what was their experience if they had the same situation as myself? I would imagine I would have to continue monitoring it. And if it does have to be removed later, is this a more difficult surgery the second time? I’m rather nervous, because leaving it up to me to decide to do a total thyroidectomy seems daunting I don’t have the wisdom or knowledge to know what to expect, and how to make this decision. Thank you so much and thank you for your amazing video. It really gave me a lot of information of what to expect.
I had my parital Thyroid surgery on 2016 and now the nodules grow back and am going to have total Thyroid surgery. My doctor told me that it was better if i could remove all by the time i did the partial one. But am not sure if his opinion is right or not.
Amazing news I need to share with everyone a month ago I was going in for my preop appointment which they like to do a month before surgery. Before I left for my appointment, I called a friend that had some thyroid issues I wanted to get some advice from her as well, and just find out what her experience was. I’m so glad I made the call. She had the exact same issues I had the only difference was her thyroid nodule was on the right side, same size as mine on the left side. She told me about this doctor that does radio frequency ablation RFA This is done for large nodules that are not cancerous. I called this doctor (while I was in the parking lot ready to go in for my preop ) and the office that does RFA scheduled me the following week. I then went into my preop appointment for surgery, I mentioned this RFA procedure to the physicians assistant, and she immediately started nodding her head. she said they were going to get a technician/doctor to do this procedure in a few months she said that she would do the same thing. I went to the doctor the following week that did the RFA procedure he did an ultrasound and and since I was having no issues with swallowing breathing etc. he said that he would wait and see if I did develop symptoms but he saw no reason to do anything at the present time! Until then we would monitor it for a year and return to make sure everything was OK also because there was a test done to make sure that I have no chance of cancerous cells that I should just continue to monitor it. If you are thinking of having thyroid surgery please find a technician somewhere that does RFA And have a consultation it may save you unnecessary surgery!
@thehappyartichoke hi! I’m having this surgery April 2024 and scared of the post op pain. How long did you need IV pain meds for? How many days did you need pain meds? I realize everyone is different with pain tolerance but I don’t do well with pain. Thanks for any advice.
I unfortunately have to have this surgery as well soon (going to talk to a surgeon in the next few days). This is honestly the first surgery I will need in my life, and hopefully the only one/last one. These were helpful tips so I know roughly to expect and the notebook idea is a good one (something I would have forgotten and thus would have forogtten things to ask or information they give me). Hoping mine goes well as well and recovery is fast (considering it is the holiday season pretty soon and I'd like to have this done and be mostly recovered by then, but Iguess at the same time, I don't want to rush things as well, but do want to get the surgery at least done as soon as possible as the idea of cancer always scares me, even though they say that PTC is one of the "better" cancers to have if you're going to have cancer since the prognosis is generally good for the majority of cases, but it's still something that can be unsettling for many, especially considering that cancers can come back even if you remove the organ in question.)
Thank you so much for all the details. Will help a lot for my mom surgery. 1 question, how long will it take to get normal after surgery? 2nd when can you start eating normally? ❤
Hi! It took probably a week to start feeling like I could eat normally, but I have a few other videos which might help you (including this one: th-cam.com/video/G0owQb6GprI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5B6q7FmNS4VtGZwo). It took a few weeks before I was able to work out again, and I felt that I still fought fatigue for a few months.
Had mine removed around 16 years ago or just under . My head felt heavy I've need to lift it with my hands . Other than that I was good to get around . I was on calci chews for tingles in my back etc calcium drop . Mostly on pain relief headaches etc . But soon got through it ..... last few weeks I've been very tired /fatigued . Not sire if thyroid related. Git bloods again Monday . So I'll go from there . We'll done . Mine was fully removed inc the cist.
I had thyroid surgery and your helpful insight helped me a lot to prepare for it mentally and physically. Right before I went to surgery, I binged watched your videos and it helped me a lot to stay calm, prepare well. I want to thank you for being us along your journey. This helped a lot and I’m sure it helped others. 💗
Hi this was very helpful video, I have got to have both my thyroid glands removed as it's extremely likely that I have cancer in the one that has the lump. I'm worried, anxious. 😢
Hello Thank you for all the helpful info. How is life after thyroid removal. Medication, weight balance, hair loss? I have read so much about it. My is enlarged and waiting for second lab results. Bcz one came back abnormal. Can you please give me an insight of your journey. Thank you so much.
This was a very informative video. My question is if I'm not being too personal, why did you have to have your thyroid removed? The reason I ask is that I have "suspicious" and "highly suspicious" nodules - the highly suspicious nodule is causing me pain and my lymph nodes are swollen and I'm wondering if surgery is in my future. I haven't been to the doctor in a couple of years because I'm afraid of hearing what he may have to say. Thank you.
I was diagnosed with Graves disease, which is an autoimmune disease that causes your thyroid to just keep growing and growing! I'm sorry to hear about your nodules. I understand that it's scary to go see a doctor. I would encourage you to talk to someone now so you can think through your options, and feel free to get more than one opinion. Good luck!
Hi , I have a suspicious nodule a U3 it’s about. 5.4cm definitely go to the doctors I’ve had lots of blood tests and ultrasound and a biopsy waiting for my results now, but definitely worth going just to get it checked out.
I had this procedure done several years ago. Since thrn my body has never been the same. My body always hurts. Horrific muscle spasms. Weight goes up . I have no sugar. I eat healthy foods. It was truly horrible. I have been reading things that talk about natural foods that reduce nodules. I wish i would of explored natural remedies first. I wish i had a thyroid. It saddens me to have to deal with all the side effects of not having a thyroid.
I'm so very sorry it has been so difficult. Hindsight always makes everything clearer when we look at the decisions we've made, though I'm sure at the time it was the best you could do with what you knew!
Thank you so much I am also having surgery as I have an enlarged Thyroid. I have made notes so I can be prepared for the op. I have a question can one talk after surgery.
Diagnosed with hashimoto My meds make me sick with horrible headache and low blood sugar i am considering getting this done my inflammation markers are super high
@joannlaneking8725 ma'am don't worry I am here to clear ur all doubt I am nurse In oncology department hospital in radioactive iodine therapy nurse nuclear medicine department if u have any questions regarding ur health and I'llnes please let me know I will help you so keep free mind and happy ❤
Going to talk to the doctor this thursday about surgery. Did anyone have to stay a night at the hospital. What type of pain meds you get after surgery and then they sent you home. Im kinda scared about the pain. I dont take pain meds on a regular basis but I have a high tolerence with pain meds. Ever since my back surgery ive been like that. How long was you off work
I think I cover this in another video and to be honest can't remember exactly, but I know I waited a long time for it to peel up on its own! I may have taken a few off eventually because it took longer than I was told it would
Thank you for your informative comments. I am having a thyroid ectomy tomorrow waiting for the phone call today for my surgery time I’m 67 and live alone so a little worried about my postop recovery time. My surgeon does only same-day surgeries so your information was very helpful. I am a note takerand bring my notebook with me wherever I go. Thank you.
@user how are you doing after your surgery?hope all is well with you. Maybe you can update us here the day of your surgeries and post surgery? thanks you again..
For anyone and everyone having this surgery: I had it a few months ago (I was only 26). I was extreeeemely nervous and was in complete denial that it was actually going to happen. Everything went totally fine, I recovered quickly, and I feel like it went way easier then expected. You will pull through and look back on it casually just like I am now a little over 2 months later!! Also, I got on a plane to Greece 6 days after my surgery to celebrate Easter and apart from a few naps and some pain meds I was totally fine and ate my familys food like an absolute queen. YOU GOT THIS!!
Thank you, that’s comforting to know❤
Thanks you. I'm nervous because the nodule increased in size in two years. Just had a biopsy done waiting on the results please pray for me
@@alinagikis1410 you’re in my prayers 🙏🏼🫶🏼
I have also goitre so tensed
@deniset943 did you receive your results?
Thank you so much. I’m having this procedure very soon. This was the biggest help so far. I know it’s been a couple of years for you but this video is still benefiting people. Hope you’re well.
how’d it go!
@@redacted-oo7ne It went well. Thanks. It was a long surgery. It took five hours to get the entire tumor out. My voice is still not quite back to normal but I’m so glad that I can speak.
Same here! This was super helpful thank you!
@@naturalifesoapWow!? 5 hours? How big was the tumor if you don't mind me asking? Please tell me your voice is back to normal now?
I have to get a 3.8 cm tumor taken out.
@@ladymc2021 My voice is back. Every now and then, it cracks like a teenage boy but that’s it. My tumor had spread out so it was partially my sternum, up the neck and also attached to my clavicle. In total is was the size of a small grapefruit. Best wishes to you for a total recovery. 🙏🏽
Having this surgery in 4 days, super nervous but definitely helps to have an idea of what to expect!
@tifftiff681 how did your surgery go
@@joannarobinson4625 it went well thank you for asking! :)
@@stevestokes-li8xrhow r u now? My one ll be on 4th of Oct. Very scared. And why u remove ur thyroid?
@@stevestokes-li8xr I hope your surgery goes smoothly!
@@aliyahossaini8772hi may i ask how did your surgery go?
I am having this procedure soon due to goiter and non aggressive cancer in one nodule. Very nervous but this video made me feel a lot better! I cannot thank you enough! Hope you are continuing to do well.
I had mine total thyroidectomy a week ago, I was nervous before going to the OR, but the Anesthesia team and the doctors, nurse even my surgeon were really nice, they made me feel relax and before you know it I was awake, it was a lot of pain waking up and swallowing even talking but thank God I felt so much better after a few days. I still feel tired but I can talk and eat well now, but there is still a slight pain on the incision. Your video really helped.
I had my total thyroid removed about 2 pm and went home at 5pm Had a salad to eat and just took some time to rest and ice my throat. No problem.
If any discomfort occurs, call the nurse. Do NOT hesitate. I had my surgery almost 20 years ago. I went from feeling great to a little funky to I couldn't breathe within less than 2 minutes. I ended up with a 2nd emergency surgery. Do not hesitate if you feel bad or off in any way. And whether you are having a partial or complete thyroidectomy you should insist on staying over night. It's very rare for something to happen but I'm proof that it can. It's better to be prepared.
Did they say what was wrong? Why the 2nd surgery was needed?
I am going to have this surgery In a few weeks I will be staying the night. He told me what could go wrong one is you bleed and can drown in your own blood that's probably what happened 2 u. I'm nervous I'm 63 and having this surgery. I have been having horsness in my voice before the surgery not sure if that has to do with the nodules on my Thyroid. These comment and videos are a big help.
@@CAJUNBEEall the best to your surgery .
I've been under the watchful eyes of my Endocrinologist for a number of years due to Thyroid issues. Two benign biopsies. I was functioning normally until recently when it became enlarged. I'm currently recovering from my Thyroidectomy. Thankfully I had the BEST Dr and medical team. I was prescribed medication but didn't need it following surgery. Yes, it can be very frightening when the pros and the cons are explained to you. When the surgical glue loosen I can work on fading the scar which is very visible. Best of luck to anyone having a Thyroidectomy! 🙏🏼
Thankfully my Dr keeps his patients overnight.
Thank you Rachel. I am enjoying your videos so much. I have having a Thyroidectomy in 2 months. I have had 3 nodules for several years. Now I have 4. I get an ultrasound and fine needle aspiration done every year. The nodules are benign but 3 of them have grown to 4 cm. When they are this large. They can cause problems with your windpipe. So my endocrinologist said its time to remove half or all of my thyroid. I am 67 and I choose to have the entire Thyroid removed. I don't want to remove half and then have to have another surgery later on when I am older. This is my first major surgery and my first time under anesthesia. All the information you are sharing is very helpful. I appreciate it so much. I hope you are doing great. 😊
@cowlectorperkins, Thank you for sharing knowing in 2 months you will have both removed. Pls do update us as my situation is the same with you. Thank you again
@@mariachua3780 today is 3 weeks since I had my total thyroidectomy. My recovery has gone quite well. I didnt have to stay in the hospital and I didnt come home with a drain. The first week I was pretty out of it and had to take pain medication. I basically slept for the first 3 days. I did not lose my voice. My husband took wonderful care of me. I kept the talking down to a minimum for a few days. By the end of the second week, I was only taking Ibuprophen.
I slept on a Wedge pillow with a memory foam pillow on top of it for 2 weeks. I highly recommend a Wedge pillow. The Wedge pillow felt too hard so I added my memory foam pillow and it was perfect.
I have been putting "Aquafor" ointment on my incision twice a day. It was recommended by my surgeon. Luckily, the incision hasn't itched...yet. I am pretty much back to normal but I don't lift heavy things yet.
I have had more acid reflux than ever. I am consulting with my Dr. about that. Good luck to you with everything. 😊
Hi, curious, how did it go?
@@TheCJN702 it all went well. The surgery went well. Pathology tests came back great....no cancer. My recovery went well. My Endocrinologist has changed the dosage of my Levothyroxine from 112mcg to 100 mcg to 88 mcg. I do labwork the end of May to see how 88mcg is working. One thing I have noticed since my complete thyroid surgery is I feel cold alot more. My Endocrinologist said this is common and for some folks it goes away after 6 months or so and some people have it the rest of their lives. I hope it goes away. Thank you for asking. I hope you are doing well too.
@@cowlectorperkins wow I'm so glad you gave an update because that was a while ago when you had your surgery. I'm really nervous. They're not gonna let me stay overnight in the hospital. And I think it's really interesting that you're going down on your medication after you've got it removed. You said 112 to 100 to 88?!? I don't understand why you would go down but it sounds right. Everything with the thyroid is always so wonky. Hope you are feeling warmer.
I had my thyroid removed 18 years ago and they didn't do any of this for me. I'm glad you're experience was so much better
What is it like to live without a tgyroid
@@teraparker3968 Good question; sound like is very common Drs are taking thyroid out and is something that we are not aware until you are in the situation… I have a friend who got it removed 8 years ago, now is my thyroid giving me the most horrible time of my life; and not knowing what is wrong with me at all. Praying for all of us.
@@teraparker3968 You have to constantly remember to take that pill before you do anything else every day, and when you forget it's like a panic situation and you have to calm yourself down and remind yourself you're doing the best you can, and you have to constantly go back to the damn endocrinologist all the time after blood tests (fasting ones!) to be reevaluated and it absolutely sucks
Thank you for this video, even though this was 3 years ago. I was called today by my endocrinologist and she told me it wasn't good news and I knew right then what it was about, my first two FNA's came back inconclusive, but they sent in a different sample I was told and this came back positive for cancer. I have a very small cancerous nodule on my right side of my thyroid and she told me they used to take out the whole thyroid, but in 2015 they changed the guidelines and now they only remove half. I requested a biopsy for the left side of my thyroid as I have 2 very small modules, they never biopsied the left side so I requested they do that. She told me she's going to put in a referral to the surgeon and that she'll let me know from there what day and time I'll be scheduled. I'm very nervous because I really don't want the whole thyroid taken out, but of course if it needs to be done I want that. I'm also going to ask if they're going to test the lymph nodes in my neck while they're in there. I'm worried about gaining weight as I know the thyroid is a big part of that. I don't do well with anesthesia so that's another thing I'm concerned about. My cousin is an RN and she said she's going to come take care of me after surgery, so that's a good thing as I have a small dog who needs to be walked, fed etc. I feel like crying but that won't help anything. I have faith in God that he will watch over me. ✝️🙏💜
How’d it go?
How did it go, how are you??
Thinking of you, even strangers care 💜💜💜
@@TheCJN702 Oh thank you so much for asking! I had the Thyroidectomy on November 28th. I was supposed to go home that night but unfortunately I woke up in recovery with non stop nausea and vomiting for 5 days and had to stay in the hospital! I had a drain that stayed in for a week after I was able to come home. It's definitely been a journey! I feel ok now, just trying to get used to having to take Levothyroxine everyday. 🫣😌🤷🏻♀️
@purplehearts3287 thank God you got through it though, you were worried about quite a few things. Glad to hear you are ok. I wish you all the very best 💜💜💜
@@TheCJN702 Thank you! I hope everything is going well for you too! 💜
I have been through it. Stage 3 breast cancer, 2 open hearts (fixing genetic defect), 2 total knee replacements... And this is where I learn why they woke me at 2 am every dang day for blood!!! They would never, and believe me I asked, tell me what was going on. I am a very hard stick and it would take 20 to 30 minutes every dang night. Thank you!!! It is good to know they weren't just being jerks. Now I finally know. Oh, and losing my thyroid next month. They want to go through the mouth. Not sure I am sold yet.
Sending you lots of prayers!!! ❤
Needed this video🥹 Having this surgery in 24 hours and nervous isn’t the word. I’m just praying for the best. Stage 1 papillary thyroid cancer but I trust that The Lord will be with me and see me through it all. 🫂💕💕💯
Very informative im up for surgery in 3weeks getting my whole part out its non cancerous 😊 watching this video help me out im not as nervous as i were at first 🙏🏿
Hello! Unfortunately, again. I’m rewatching your video because my tumor has returned. I’m doing the work up now but I’ll be going through this again. My entire thyroid was not removed before because my tumor was ectopic and not at all attached to the thyroid. This one is. I just want you to know that you’re still a positive force out here. Thank you for sharing your journey. Be well.
I had mjne removed 16 years ago. They didn't give my anything prep. calcium, iodine or body wash nothing. This was done at Johns Hopkins in Maryland.
Maybe because it was so long ago. 🙄
I had absolutely NO PAIN AT ALL, EVER... I had a one night stay.
They woke me every hour checking my calcium levels by pinching my cheeks and chin area. If your calcium level is too low, your face would feel numb.
Other than all that it was a piece of cake.
Only thing that hurt was taking out two or three stitches.
She yanked them out like a beast. Pretty heartless. I supposed to rest was glued. Lol Not all Operations are the same. It was the easiest operation Ive ever gone through. Only took pain med one time after surgery.
Magbe a for a year my throat felt very Tight I could feel every time I swallowed.
Used a good skin cream moisturizer on the incision after the redness was gone. I used it for months. I hardly have a scar at all. But it's important to keep it moist....👍
Thanks again. Your review of your hospital experience was very useful. I’m 77 and except for eye surgeries have never been under the knife or had any hospital stay. Obviously, I’m a little apprehensive. Your review was very helpful. Thanks again
⚘...thank you for this video. Even now, 3yr later, I can share your story to my niece who would get the same surgery next week. I was really touched what you all had to do before the surgery, and of what you were going through. I wish you are okay now. Greetings from Holland.⚘
Very informative. I had my total thyroidectomy end of Jan of '24. Everything went fine. Lab work was great. I had a multi nodular goiter which was about 8 cm in length. Its difficult to describe the pain. It just hurt. I only took Tylenol and 2 Tramadol ( 1 post op day and first evening I was home to just take the edge off which helped). I also have an allergy to adhesive so the surgeon use the Deramond (a glue to cover incision). A little over a week post op I began having a slight reaction to the Deramond with blisters and itchiness. It then worsened. My PCP recommended Zyrtec 3x a day and adding Benadryl which somewhat helped but at day 12 post op the blisters were popping though the Derambond and the antihistamines were unable to control the itching and the Deramond was removed 14 days post op. At 16 days post op from blisters formed and in addition to previous blisters now weeping. Still some minimal weeping and itchiness. Now slowly healing.
Thank you SO much for your thyroid surgery videos! I'm supposed to be having one gland removed soon, but I'm in my 70s and live alone, so I need plenty of information on how to plan for this! I think I've watched all of your videos once, but now I want to watch again, taking notes, and making my plans this time.
Thank you again for this amazing gift of knowledge!
@@annasbandit My 65 yr old wife had hers removed Monday morning (9-18-23)....Drain tube will be removed Friday....Saturday, nephew's wedding. Seems fine.
I'm reallly worried about recovery at home since I'm a widow. Can someone help me arranging for post surgical help?
@@marilynschiffman7794 You may need a ride home from the hospital but once you're inside you'll be ok....take the pain meds if you wish...my wife only took them one day and was pretty comfortable after that.
@@marilynschiffman7794Ask your health insurance co.. verify if the insurance have this type of program to accommodate your needs…
I’m so glad I found your video. My surgery is scheduled for Sept 27( if the hurricane doesn’t hit us, I live in Florida lol). You gave a very detailed list and I appreciate that so much. I also loved that you stressed “ advocating for yourself “ and getting your needs met. Even though I’m a retired nurse after 40 yrs I tend to not want to bother the nurses. I never tell anyone I’m a nurse cuz nurses get a bad wrap about not being great patients lol. I’ve never been the type to think I know it all. There’s no way a nurse can know everything. I was an OB/GYN so I’m pretty clueless about thyroid surgery. But not I feel more educated and better prepared so I thank you for this!
I understand, I'm a nurse too! Thank you for the kind comments and good luck to you, I'm hoping FL does okay through this terrifying hurricane.
@@thehappyartichoke3012 I am scheduled to have thyroid surgery in December, how soon can I go back to work, after the surgery?
@@WWAHP I needed more than two weeks, but I suppose it depends on the type of work you do!
Thanks for your informative video. I'm having mine removed tomorrow. I've dealt with issues for many years, almost 40, but it's gotten worse in the past 3 to 4 years. I'm praying that this will fix the issue. I'm not looking forward to another surgery, but do look forward to feeling better once it's all over.
Did everything go well? Are you OK now?
Great!i just happened to find your youtube channel.
I had an thyroidectomy on Aug.3 ,2023.
And im very happy to follow you.
I am getting mine done soon, did they say what caused it and how are you?
Was there any change in your voice?
Now THIS is an INFORMATIVE video!
Perfect, thank you.
Really ? Said nothing about after 15 hours
What happens when you go home or a week or 2 later
Any food changes, mood, voice changes?
I was left wondering- already know the nurses check on you.
Thank you for such a concise, informative video.
Right now, I'm going through the biopsies & ultrasounds every 6 months (so far, non cancerous, but large), & I just wanted to know more about down the line.
I learned a lot.
Again, thank you & I wish you continued success in your new normal.
I am to have a sonogram on monday to see 2 shadows that appeared on a Ct scan. I had vertigo and swollen lymph node in left ear. Not sure if all is related. It seems not everyone has same symptoms. We shall see what comes from this. I'm nervous about it bc im about to start a new job and would have different insurance, and being out work, etc. All this came up at the worst time. Pls pray for a good outcome 🙏. Thank you for the video and all the shares. It makes me feel im not alone.
I had the fine needle aspiration biopsies done 2 days ago; 4 pokes in the right side nodule, 4 pokes in the left side nodule ... the left side nodule is solid with calcifications which is not a good sign. Waiting for results is not easy. If malignant, I will most likely have the same procedure as you, so thanks for sharing!
The 2nd biopsy report was “consistent with a benign follicular neoplasm.” The endocrinologist emailed that it should be checked again by ultrasound in 6 months in case of a false negative cytology.
I’m getting the large needle aspiration soon on a lump on the left side of my neck. Also a face scan for a nodule found inside my nose. Did they remove your goiter or drain your swollen area? Thanks any information is appreciated
Survivor here best of luck wishing u healing
Thanks for this. Just found out today that I need a complete Thyroidectomy. Your video is extremely helpful. 💜
Getting mine removed Tuesday due to nodules - nervous but this was very helpful. Thank you!!
Hi, just curious how you're doing now? I'm thinking about getting the surgery due to nodules. Thx
@@starygurl821 Hey! I got cold feet SUPER last minute and canceled. Trying to figure out a new date, but still admittedly nervous about it.
Having mine done in 2 weeks time..great information..Thank u for sharing..very helpful.Be blessed🙏
I know I have to go for a CT scan soon on Sunday and I’m very nervous not scared but nervous and not sure what the outcome would be but your video has made me feel much better. Thank you so much for sharing. What happened to you? It will help somebody and is helping me. Thank you.
I am getting ready to go through all of this tomorrow is my x-ray day.
I wish I would have seen her videos prior to my surgery my experience was so totally un explained by my Doctor I had a panic attack afterwards and I feel so much resentment about the whole procedure please folks be prepared
thankyou for this video i need to make appointment for the op next week i feel so nervous but i trust God for the successful operation..
Best of luck to you!
Such a great thorough report. Thank you so much. I hope you went well a few weeks/months post surgery
I walked to the bathroom right out of post op lol. And walked to my room that I had to stay in overnight! And then I got a cheeseburger and fries 😂😂 i wasn't in any pain except for my throat from the tube but other than that I was watching TV eating all night getting meds talking everyone's ear off and ready to go home!! Everything in the hospital was super easy! However being home was a different story! I'm on day 10 after my thyroidectomy and my neck is still soooo swollen! The first couple days after I got home my entire chest swelled up and i had AN EGG sized ball right below my incision! Scared the hell out of me and thought maybe I needed a drain but the dr said it was fine after sending him pics. It was also very hot to the touch but I used heat instead of ice (ice seemed to hurt it worse) and the swelling went down big time! Sleeping has been crap! Last night (day 9) was the first decent night sleep I've gotten since my surgery. I couldn't lay on my sides it hurt to sit up and just couldn't get comfy in any position to sleep. On a positive note I had such a good dr u literally can't even see my incision anymore its amazing! On a crappy note I'm probably gonna need voice therapy because it really affected my vocal cords:( I know its only been 10 days but my voice is unrecognizable and I have no pitch nothing. And I used to sing and I can't even hum and a correct note so that's scaring me a lot and making me so sad. So I just pray I get my voice back. But I'd rather not have a voice than have cancer so I shouldn't complain!
Thank you for the information I am having this procedure in two months Nervous
Thank you! I’m having this surgery in 3 weeks and stumbled across your video. You were so thorough and thoughtful!! Thank you for getting me prepared.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I am having this surgery on Tuesday. You helped me prepare.
My name is Jim from Missouri and I might have to have thyroid surgery in November thank you for this video it was very very helpful and I got admit I am a little bit on miscarriage sad cause I’ve never been operated on before
Having this done tomorrow morning, Aug 5, 2024
Can you tell us how did it go?!? Are you OK now? I'm supposed to get a thyroidectomy too, but am hesitant.
Same case to me ohh my God
How are you feeling? Don't have one scheduled yet but will.
Having my surgery next week. I'm from Brooklyn and never been scared of anything, but this has me very nervous.
Hi Rachel. I REEEAALLLYY appreciate your video. It was the first REAL video of the surgery and it was totally helpful and reassuring. I actually have a goiter 11cm so it really has affected a lot of things in my body. It’s so big that it’s pushing my trachea. So I have all the symptoms: hard time swallowing, breathing is not that bad. But I notice it’s compressing some nerves cause the pains I’m getting in my arm, chest, and legs. Pretty much the right side. I have my surgery the ending of July but I don’t know if I’m able to wait that long, but I’m afraid that’s the earliest the doctor got! But hopefully my surgery goes smoothly and hope that my body can hold on longer til I get the surgery. And I have low tolerance for pain, so what you described I hope is not as bad. 😳😢 but thank you for the detailed experience because it makes me feel a little more at ease for when I get mine. 😊😊
Im having this procedure a week from today. Thank you for making these videos.
Good luck to you and thank you for the kind words!
Very, very informative , Thanks for these tips . Hope your healing well . I go in to the V.A. hospital on 02-28-22 for a total Thyroidectomy . They canceled my surgery twice because of Covid at the facility . Keeping my fingers crossed this time .
Thanks so much .
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im so scared im only 19 and im having this surgery soon but this video helped me 😭
How did it go? I hope you’re doing well. I’m probably gonna be having this soon and would love to hear another experience
@@FrogWizard64 im still on the waiting list for the surgery D:
@@BreadVirus oh dang! Well I hope you’re able to get seen soon, best of luck and well wishes 💖
Hello. I will be getting my thyroid removed pretty soon. My main thing I'm nervous about is will you have a risk of losing your voice afterwards, or will it just be hoarse and sore?? Thanks!!! And thanks for all the helpful advice.
Don't worry...my voice changed but everything turned out fine.
@@Itzacoatl84is it back to normal now? Changed as in?
I’m going tomorrow to see surgeon regarding hypothyroidism and thyroid surgery, super nervous atm!
Glad you are doing better. I’m a retired nurse and facing this surgery soon. I’m dreading it. I just don’t enjoy being the patient. Typical nurse.
Totally get it! You will do great.
Do you have total thyroidectomy removed?? I was diagnose for total thyroidectomy papilliary carcinoma.got my surgery last Aug.19, 2021.thanks God it was a succesful operation, now body healing and praying that God would heal me completely🙏🙏🙏
Yes, my whole thyroid was removed! I hope you continue to heal!
Gods speed to your total recovery :)
Hi i'd like to ask, i was diagnosed with the same thing and i had removed the half of my thyroid. Did you take the radioactive therapy as well?
@@thehappyartichoke3012 after surgey what do u do followup plz tell me
Thank you for sharing this information. I'm having surgery in one month. I'm very nervous. This information was very helpful.
How did ur surgery go? Is your voice back to normal?
@@nemateislam7005 Thank you for asking.
My surgery went well. It's been 3 weeks since my surgery. My speaking voice is okay. But I can't sing like I used to yet. ☺️
I thought that all my symptoms prior to surgery would be gone instantly. Some of my symptoms did go away. I walk daily to increase my strength and energy. I will be very happy when I feel normal again. I know it may take time. I was misdiagnosed for over 3 years. In May 2024, I was finally diagnosed by my endocrinologist. And I'm giving thanks to God for my healing.
I feel like my hospital would not let me spend the night, but I feel like I would need to, but I know they probably just send me home right after they dug around in my throat. I watched a video of them performing this surgery and there's a lot of blood. Actually pretty intense, even though it's probably a very common and simple surgery.
You need to have your insurance pay for a 23 hour stay. It's really just semantics but it is how drs. can get insurance companies to pay. My hospital only required 23 hour stays on full thyroidectomies. Thanks to me, all thyroid surgeries are all now required overnight stays. It is a very common and safe surgery but like with anything, the unexpected sometimes happens. It should happen at the hospital.
this is very helpful thank you :) my wife is getting her thyroid and 2 parathyroids removed since she got diagnosed with thyroid cancer on 6/14 of this year. plus they found a abnormal nodule on her left side of the neck so it will determine if she has to have a 4 hour or 7-hour surgery and surgery will be sometime this month or next month
Best of luck to you and her, she will need lots of love and support!
This is a perfect explanation of how this process will go. I’m up for surgery pretty soon.
Thanks for this video, I found out two days ago that I have thyroid cancer. I’m supposed to be having surgery towards the end of the month
Hi.what was ur symptoms?
Thanks for the fantastic video. This really helped me to prepare for and understand my upcoming surgery ❤❤❤
Thanks...I am scheduled for surgery January 19th 2023...this information was very helpful
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this information with others .I know it will help me as well as many others 😊God bless
Great information thank you so much. Note book is a great idea because it can get overwhelming. I might have to get surgery. Just waiting for my biopsy results.
1. Are you taking hormone medication and how has it affected you day to day.
2. How is your weight doing did you gain/ lose?
3. How is your energy?
What was ur biopsy result?
This is very helpful. My surgery is the first Friday in October. I have to have my left thyroid taken out 4cm however, my right side has two very tiny nodules and the surgeon said it’s up to me whether I want a total thyroidectomy. Has anybody on this situation of having only half of their thyroid removed,and what was their experience if they had the same situation as myself? I would imagine I would have to continue monitoring it. And if it does have to be removed later, is this a more difficult surgery the second time? I’m rather nervous, because leaving it up to me to decide to do a total thyroidectomy seems daunting I don’t have the wisdom or knowledge to know what to expect, and how to make this decision. Thank you so much and thank you for your amazing video. It really gave me a lot of information of what to expect.
I had my right side removed. I don't have a small nodule on my left side. They will ct it yearly to monitor it.
I had my parital Thyroid surgery on 2016 and now the nodules grow back and am going to have total Thyroid surgery. My doctor told me that it was better if i could remove all by the time i did the partial one. But am not sure if his opinion is right or not.
Amazing news I need to share with everyone a month ago I was going in for my preop appointment which they like to do a month before surgery. Before I left for my appointment, I called a friend that had some thyroid issues I wanted to get some advice from her as well, and just find out what her experience was. I’m so glad I made the call. She had the exact same issues I had the only difference was her thyroid nodule was on the right side, same size as mine on the left side.
She told me about this doctor that does radio frequency ablation RFA This is done for large nodules that are not cancerous. I called this doctor (while I was in the parking lot ready to go in for my preop ) and the office that does RFA scheduled me the following week. I then went into my preop appointment for surgery, I mentioned this RFA procedure to the physicians assistant, and she immediately started nodding her head. she said they were going to get a technician/doctor to do this procedure in a few months she said that she would do the same thing.
I went to the doctor the following week that did the RFA procedure he did an ultrasound and and since I was having no issues with swallowing breathing etc. he said that he would wait and see if I did develop symptoms but he saw no reason to do anything at the present time! Until then we would monitor it for a year and return to make sure everything was OK also because there was a test done to make sure that I have no chance of cancerous cells that I should just continue to monitor it.
If you are thinking of having thyroid surgery please find a technician somewhere that does RFA And have a consultation it may save you unnecessary surgery!
@@JaneGamble-y2ohi. M so glad! God bless you.
So you were not diagnosed with thyroid cancer at all? What was ur biopsy report?
@thehappyartichoke hi! I’m having this surgery April 2024 and scared of the post op pain. How long did you need IV pain meds for? How many days did you need pain meds? I realize everyone is different with pain tolerance but I don’t do well with pain. Thanks for any advice.
Excellent tutorial! Thanks for sharing! 🌹
I unfortunately have to have this surgery as well soon (going to talk to a surgeon in the next few days). This is honestly the first surgery I will need in my life, and hopefully the only one/last one. These were helpful tips so I know roughly to expect and the notebook idea is a good one (something I would have forgotten and thus would have forogtten things to ask or information they give me). Hoping mine goes well as well and recovery is fast (considering it is the holiday season pretty soon and I'd like to have this done and be mostly recovered by then, but Iguess at the same time, I don't want to rush things as well, but do want to get the surgery at least done as soon as possible as the idea of cancer always scares me, even though they say that PTC is one of the "better" cancers to have if you're going to have cancer since the prognosis is generally good for the majority of cases, but it's still something that can be unsettling for many, especially considering that cancers can come back even if you remove the organ in question.)
My thyroid has been removed and my voice is still raspy after 2 months. Now I’ve got to have 2 lymph nodes removed after PETSCAN.
Just had a biopsy done. Waiting on results to come back (33 years of age), super nervous!
Same boat as urs!! Keep me posted what are ur results dear!
I’m waiting on results of my biopsy too. October 2024. All the best!!
@@oceania1917 okay. You too .. god bless you and make it easy for all of us!
Thank you so much for all the details. Will help a lot for my mom surgery. 1 question, how long will it take to get normal after surgery? 2nd when can you start eating normally? ❤
Hi! It took probably a week to start feeling like I could eat normally, but I have a few other videos which might help you (including this one: th-cam.com/video/G0owQb6GprI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5B6q7FmNS4VtGZwo). It took a few weeks before I was able to work out again, and I felt that I still fought fatigue for a few months.
@@thehappyartichoke3012was there any changes in your voice?
Thank you this was very helpful!
Hello, I also have a question after removing the nodules, do the eyes return to normal, or does it stay like this
Had mine removed around 16 years ago or just under . My head felt heavy I've need to lift it with my hands . Other than that I was good to get around . I was on calci chews for tingles in my back etc calcium drop . Mostly on pain relief headaches etc . But soon got through it ..... last few weeks I've been very tired /fatigued . Not sire if thyroid related. Git bloods again Monday . So I'll go from there . We'll done . Mine was fully removed inc the cist.
what type medication are you taking post surgery
I had thyroid surgery and your helpful insight helped me a lot to prepare for it mentally and physically.
Right before I went to surgery, I binged watched your videos and it helped me a lot to stay calm, prepare well.
I want to thank you for being us along your journey. This helped a lot and I’m sure it helped others. 💗
Thank you so much for your kind words and I am so, so happy that it was helpful for you!
@@thehappyartichoke3012 yes! Thank you for sharing your journey
What kind of surgery did you have regarding your thyroid ? I’m having a procedure in 3 weeks I’m terrified but really appreciated your video
I had a full thyroidectomy! You might find some of my post procedure videos helpful :) Good luck!
Hope you are doing well these days 💐
I am! Thank you!
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Hi this was very helpful video, I have got to have both my thyroid glands removed as it's extremely likely that I have cancer in the one that has the lump. I'm worried, anxious. 😢
How did it go?
Thank you for this video
I’ll be doing this surgery 😊
Hello
Thank you for all the helpful info. How is life after thyroid removal. Medication, weight balance, hair loss? I have read so much about it. My is enlarged and waiting for second lab results. Bcz one came back abnormal. Can you please give me an insight of your journey. Thank you so much.
I hope you are doing better, I also have an enlarged one on one side. Did they remove yours? Any information is appreciated. Thanks
Thank you so much. I'm having mine done this morning
I love the cake idea!!!! Love your video
Thank you… you covered everything I feel I know what to do and expect.
Thank you so much your matter of fastness helps it all just be taken in without being scary.
Thank you, well done, much appreciated
I just found out that I need the surgery I'm a diabetic so I'm worried never been in surgery b4 my family has had problems with the knock out gass
After your surgery I mean at present do you feel any difficulty while eating food or medicines?
I have no problems at all with swallowing food or medicines.
Thank you for your information am having this surgery 2/2024
I have one question when you brought the few items with you or they secured in a locker to an area where you would be coming post-op?
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This was a very informative video. My question is if I'm not being too personal, why did you have to have your thyroid removed? The reason I ask is that I have "suspicious" and "highly suspicious" nodules - the highly suspicious nodule is causing me pain and my lymph nodes are swollen and I'm wondering if surgery is in my future. I haven't been to the doctor in a couple of years because I'm afraid of hearing what he may have to say. Thank you.
I was diagnosed with Graves disease, which is an autoimmune disease that causes your thyroid to just keep growing and growing! I'm sorry to hear about your nodules. I understand that it's scary to go see a doctor. I would encourage you to talk to someone now so you can think through your options, and feel free to get more than one opinion. Good luck!
Hi , I have a suspicious nodule a U3 it’s about. 5.4cm definitely go to the doctors I’ve had lots of blood tests and ultrasound and a biopsy waiting for my results now, but definitely worth going just to get it checked out.
@@Mrsprestart Best of luck to you!!!
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I know people said cold fluid is good. How about hot liquids? Like tomato soup?
I had this procedure done several years ago. Since thrn my body has never been the same. My body always hurts. Horrific muscle spasms. Weight goes up . I have no sugar. I eat healthy foods. It was truly horrible. I have been reading things that talk about natural foods that reduce nodules. I wish i would of explored natural remedies first. I wish i had a thyroid. It saddens me to have to deal with all the side effects of not having a thyroid.
I'm so very sorry it has been so difficult. Hindsight always makes everything clearer when we look at the decisions we've made, though I'm sure at the time it was the best you could do with what you knew!
Thank you for sharing your experience.. 🙏
Great advise. Can you get the steri strip bandages wet during your shower??
Yes, it's okay for them to get wet once you have been cleared to shower!
Thank you so much I am also having surgery as I have an enlarged Thyroid. I have made notes so I can be prepared for the op. I have a question can one talk after surgery.
Diagnosed with hashimoto
My meds make me sick with horrible headache and low blood sugar i am considering getting this done my inflammation markers are super high
@joannlaneking8725 ma'am don't worry I am here to clear ur all doubt I am nurse In oncology department hospital in radioactive iodine therapy nurse nuclear medicine department if u have any questions regarding ur health and I'llnes please let me know I will help you so keep free mind and happy ❤
Ty for this I’m having mine done in July 11,2023 and I’m scared
I am also having thyroid surgery on the same date. Praying for a successful surgery for both of us.
Thank you for your video. Kindly make a video now that after 3 years, how you feel 🙏🙏🙏
you can check out this video! th-cam.com/video/BRr1DKMu05c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1RxGC8PVEZhwE8jr
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Thank you 🌹
I removed mine in full 22 years ago.
Just had my procedure they to took out my whole right thyroid had a mass, 2 hrs post op they sent me home lol
How are you feeling now? Hope you had great news about your surgery. I am so stressed about my symptoms now , and in the process to have a CT’s an.
@@mariaharo5468 by His grace my Biopsy was non cancerous 👍🙏 doing well now will be praying for you. God bless!
@@Brockstarlan thank you so much for your prayers, and I am so happy you are doing and feeling great. God Bless you.
thanks alot am about to do it after a week these helps alot
Going to talk to the doctor this thursday about surgery. Did anyone have to stay a night at the hospital. What type of pain meds you get after surgery and then they sent you home. Im kinda scared about the pain. I dont take pain meds on a regular basis but I have a high tolerence with pain meds. Ever since my back surgery ive been like that. How long was you off work
This video talks about some of those things, and this one as well. Good luck!! th-cam.com/video/G0owQb6GprI/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for your reply.Take care .
Did you removed the tape around your scar or did it pill by its self with washing?
I think I cover this in another video and to be honest can't remember exactly, but I know I waited a long time for it to peel up on its own! I may have taken a few off eventually because it took longer than I was told it would
Thank you for your informative comments. I am having a thyroid ectomy tomorrow waiting for the phone call today for my surgery time I’m 67 and live alone so a little worried about my postop recovery time. My surgeon does only same-day surgeries so your information was very helpful. I am a note takerand bring my notebook with me wherever I go. Thank you.
My husband died this year so I'm going to be alone after surgery. I'd really like suggestoins as to how I should prepare.
@user how are you doing after your surgery?hope all is well with you. Maybe you can update us here the day of your surgeries and post surgery? thanks you again..