fatigue after partial thyroidectomy

I was hesitant about the surgery, but I can honestly tell you that it was not bad at all. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances. She said that the silicone basically prevents a new scar from popping out. Im actually sick from the anemia but have no symptoms from the thyroid issue. I would definitely ask the surgeon on your return visit why you had bruising down there. Be alert to any new symptoms that may point to hypothyroidism. Im sharing this to say you are not wrong to take seriously the difference between having no thyroid and half a thyroid. This procedure, also referred to as a thyroid lobectomy or partial thyroidectomy, is performed to remove symptomatic or cancerous nodules. You will be O.K.! I waited years before I had this removed because I didnt care for my last doctor. Bit confused! Why am I feeling bad after thyroid surgery? - EmpowHER ultrasound result is with cslcification. Introduction and aim: New entities, such as 'subclinical' over- and undersubstitution, are easily diagnosed after thyroid surgery due to improved testing methods, and the incidence of thyroidectomy with lifelong hormone substitution is increasing. But I am suspicious of the pain, etc., that will be involved. I feel like the doctor is fishing me for surgery for no apparent reason. Just like a bad throat infection. I am trying Extra strength Tylenol for it now and it seems to be as good as the Norco without the side effects. I have a 4cm nodule that has been biopsied 3 times over the last several years but because it continues to grow the doctor said to get it out. After partial or total thyroid removal, you may experience some hypothyroidism while your dose is adjusted. Hi Dawn Do NOT worry. Its so helpful and calming to hear from people with positive experiences and that Im not crazy for wanting to get this removed. Id only had one other surgery and knew Id be nauseous after. Hello Robin. Data sources include IBM Watson Micromedex (updated 2 Apr 2023), Cerner Multum (updated 17 Apr 2023), ASHP (updated 10 Apr 2023) and others. Partial thyroidectomy due to a 3 cm nodule on the left side. Apologies for the late reply. I was able to move my neck enough to drive after about 5 days. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It is such a relief not to feel the full feeling in my throat. My incision is sensitive, not sure how long that will last. I was fortunate not to suffer at all from the anesthesia. Nodule on the right lobe and was 3cm x 3cm x 3cm roughly. The scar faded so nicely that Im not even sure I needed it. Hang in there. Only 12.3% had a thyroid lobectomy. Ultra sound results were not so kind, ticking off 6 characteristics for cancer though this does not automatically mean, as I understand it, that cancer cells are definately present as yet. Dont hesitate. I was very anxious about what to expect after the surgery, especially after reading horror stories on the net. Its lower down that I anticipated Id say its on my chest rather than neck but its looking really good and I reckon that in a few months it will be virtually invisible. I am a bit nervous other than visual of the lump NEVER pain until biopsy(its benign) has anyone ever had this doctor in there surgery. The post op biopsy proved it was negative so it ended up being the right choice. I, too, have a need for a partial thyroidectomy and am pretty scared, unsure what to expect, etc. I just came across this and I am scheduled 8/22/18 for surgery. At my 4 week check up my doctor told me that the healing process takes 8 weeks, so to continue in NOT extending my neck upwards. I tend to snap at people which is unusual of me. my dr said with 1/2 u are like normal, calcium levels should be fine nothing changes. Thanks for sharing your experience. It was a complex mass so my doctor was not convinced that if we did a fine needle test that I would be cancer free due to the size and chance that the needle could miss a cancerous part. Did you end up experiencing any weight gain? I have my follow up on the 30th with my ENT doctor. Hi Molly, this is the week 3 after removing my right lobe. Basically, the early hospical arrival involved checking in, changing, reviewing medical history, meeting with the surgeon one last time, and getting hooked up to an IV. Your post made me feel better about the procedure though. Before Had partial thyroidectomy 11/28/16 after the exploratory did not find anything. I wish I could solicit her name on this site, however, I relent. I went on an overdrive with that and became anxiety free. Youll do fine! , THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR POSTS! Recovery wasnt bad as I took it easy for the first week and eased myself into working and life the second week. If it's found to be cancerous he will do a 2nd procedure to remove the rest of the thyroid. I had severe nausea from the anesthesia. I stayed in the hospital one night and went home the next morning. Though They have grown a bit but not explore into the size of the last. So far so good. Methods: Statewide survey of thyroidectomy patients (2004-2017) was carried out. Thank you Jewels x, Hi. I cant thank you enough for posting this I have a 4 centimeter nodule and a two centimeter nodule that they just found. Hi, I am planning to get my partial thyroidectomy done soon for my indeterminate thyroid nodule on my right lobe. If you have a sedentary job fine. Im very torn on what I should do. All I can say is dont worry. I had it done at Palomar Hospital in Escondido and was very happy with my surgeon and the staff at Palomar. Was suppose to be a quick in and out, but unfortunately he found one nodule that grew deep behind my trachea. I was released back to work 10 days post op. It pays to have a good surgeon. Its been about 6 weeks since my surgery and I got back to my normal routine about 2 weeks ago. Had I waited 6 months to have this surgery, I wouldnt be able to breathe. There is always a possibility that they find cells not found on the needle biopsy. Hello, Thank you for your article. I had a partial thyroidectomy in the summer. The beginning of the year as exhausting as it is! They want to put me on an antibiotic post surgery. It was discovered in 2011, was about 4.4cm then, and has been monitored periodically since then with ultrasounds and biopsies (benign). Hello thank you for having this thread, so full of wonderful info. I dont suffer any pain or loss of voice, I guess my surgeon had done a great job. You should insist on being tested for Free T4, Free T3 (not the same as Total T4 and Total T3), cortisol, Vitamin D, B12 and ferritin. I love to workout and do yoga, so want to go back as soon as possible. I had a TT on 12-23-09 and I must say that after 19 days, I'm fine. You could imagine my concern and fear and I was told that that combination I was taking made my kidneys fail a little. I only stayed in hospital about 36 hours this time, but need to get blood drawn frequently because my creatinine level is still too high. My throat always seemed goopy and I would take menthol cough drops to help clear it. (2) Your parathyroid glands may not work as well as they should after surgery. My experience was just like LA Jolla momsaid experience. Why Is Weight Loss So Difficult After Thyroid Removal? PMC This has just got the better of me. In the weeks after your thyroid surgery, you may have neck pain, soreness of your vocal chords or a weak . Some would say that is more scary than thyroid surgery. I just ordered ScarAway today. Linda, how long after your surgery did you have to wait until were you able to sing again? I could have exercised by then, but I just didnt feel like it. Thanks again for responding. I am feeling better than I thought I would, mainly just a little stiffness in my neck. I also had difficulty swallowing and things like vitamins would get stuck. Its just been bothering me that he wants to potentially take my whole thyroid. He wants to remove my right thyroid (partial thyroidectomy) due to a 6cm BENING nodule as per my biopsy and an ultrasound. I found this forum right before I had my surgery. You helped me decide I needed 3 more days off work and I was thankful I did that. Good info. I do have some underlying other health issues, so my biggest concern for this is did you feel any sort of depression afterwards and are you on medicine at this time. In the end, the nodule came out fine without the assistance of the thoracic surgeon. I felt fine 2 days later. Loving all the comments on this site. Karla were you as tired as some people are saying after? Careers. Im extremely exhausted but from previous posts that seems to be normal. I had a partial thyroidectomy on June 12th, about 7 weeks ago. A week ago I had it removed along with a partial thyroidectomy. Thank you! However, they asked me about allergies beforehand and I know for sure they double checked and kept that in my mind. Ask how big yours will be and where it will be. Hi everyone I had a partial thyroidectomy on March 8th this year. I have the option of general anesthesia or local sedation and wonder if anyone has had this surgery with local sedation since I think it would make recovery faster and easier. Good luck to all. Post-surgery day 3 and I feel ready to go by to work. My appetite is also currently non-existent which is a bonus for me because it means Im shedding a few excess pounds! Hi. Its easy to cover the incision with a scarf or turtle neck in the winter, plus staying out of the sun will reduce scarring. Post Operative Expectations. to La Jolla Mom and everyone for posting this. people say its no big deal but when I look in that mirror and see the scar I get a mixed range of emotions, grateful for my health but sad at the same time. Thanks everyone for all the support. God Bless <3. My hormones were fine, I had no symptoms so my endo still believed observation was the best course of action. I had a partial thyroidectomy nearly 6 weeks ago, I have a follow up appointment in 3 days time. The surgery went well. 11 Thyroid Fatigue Solutions: - Suitable Nutrition Update: Two weeks later: I am back to feeling like myself, although Im retired so its easy to take it easy. Ive done what theyve said Ive rested and there are days when I feel recovered but then there are days or I feel like Im back where I started..so if youre having the surgery or thinking about having the surgery I would suggest not have having any preconceived notions on how youre going to feel because everyone is different and it seems as though every doctor says something different. That wasnt painful at all either. I would highly recommend Dr.Kim and his team. I go back to work in about 3 weeks, and Im worried about being able to do the job. Basically, if half was removed the other side needs to work harder. I had my left lobe removed 2 days ago. It has grown since than to a current 3.9cm. The ENT looked in my throat and told me nothing is blocked so what am I feeling? I spent seven long hours in recovery, not because of complications, merely because no bed was available for me on a ward. Im so glad everything went well. I pray I feel like me and require no permanent meds. Even if you cannot see the doctor right away,push to get the tests done now. I heard another recommendation for Scar Guard MD anyone try that? I am wondering if the right side has not been working since I had large nodules in the left side. Thyroidectomy Guide: Recovery, Complications & What to Expect Thanks to this test they were able to see that although the cells in my nodule were not malignant yet, that they were mutating and had a 60 percent chance of becoming cancer; which is why my endocrinologist felt the need to approve my surgery. This is my first surgery ever but i didnt do well w/c section an anesthesia. Hang in there. With the splint on I can do anything with my hand. Recent check up showed development of 4 nodules with complex vascular supply. The anxiety is killing me. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited. Youll be back to normal in no time and very happy that you had this done. Is there any hope that Ill start feeling better on my own? doi: 10.1530/EC-21-0506. It really looks fantastic. I drove one week later but to turn my head required turning my entire body. I go back in January to have my thyroid levels checked. This was found incedentaly. Im also thankful for this thread. I had a wonderful surgeon who performs 70-80 of these surgeries a year! So happy to hear you ok. I noticed that after the surgery, my calcium dropped "alot" causing muscle spasms and tingling (all over), I was very tired but after 3 weeks, I feel good. The only pain after was a sore throat for a few days from the anesthesia tube. I I just had a parallel experience. Thanks for your post and all the response. I had a 4.9cm nodule on my left lobe. Epub 2019 Jul 8. The incidence rates vary widely depending on the follow-up period and on how I'm always tired I did laundry for the first time yesterday and I felt dizzy and very tired. You may be given pain medicine after surgery. Im not sure what that means (I dont think its compressing anything) but I do feel like I just want it out. Had it at UCSD with Dr Bouvet, apparently nodule was well encapsulated in the lobe with no sign of lymph adenopathy. Prevalence and predictors of psychological distress among patients with thyroid cancer during transitional period in China: a cross-sectional study. Hi Sonni I didnt feel quite ready to do yoga or any type of mild exercises until 3-4 weeks after surgery. 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). Im thinking it would be considered a partial thyroidectomy, because the right side is surgically absenti. Thank you once again for establishing this thread. the thing is, its possible the second biopsy could also be inconclusive and he agreed with me on that. The surgery itself is pretty easy. For NDT, the usual initial dose is 30 mg per day. Hi Raquel, are you taking any med for now? You and your surgeon will decide the kind of surgery that is right for you. I am having it done next week and your very forthcoming and well written post did a lot to lessen my fears. The operation went smoothly and I was pleasantly surprised by the easy recovery. I know it takes time but it makes me so frustrated and makes me want to burst into tears because I rely on workouts to help me get rid of stress and it just upsets me to not be able to rely on it and I just would like to know if any of yall had this experience and how yall fixed it. Thyroidectomy - Mayo Clinic Thank you. I am male in early 30s. My doctor advised having it removed. I cant afford to gain any weight I have 35 on me from a nine year old baby LOL. I know this is forever ago, but how are you? Since it wasnt causing any symptoms, my endo decided to go with a wait and see approach and to get an ultrasound every 2-3 years. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal. The nodules do not have to be massive to put a significant amount of pressure on vocal chords and throat and can be extremely uncomfortable to swallow and in extreme cases can even put pressure on your airway. Mine was also benign and 5cm when it was discovered. It was large! Thanks for all the tips. My doctor found a few nodules on the right side of my thyroid. And before rushing to anything drastic, I tried in vain natural remedies. Hi, how did you manage the anxiety going into this and also how long was your surgery and for how long in the hospital after the surgery. .. My doc said it could take 2 months. My only issue was I developed phlebitis which can lead to serious issues if left untreated. My doctor says I may not even need medication if the left side does fine without the right. I had a partial thyroidectomy last week. I had a Thyroidectomy on May the 12th, Less than 2 months later I had an appointment with my surgeon on July the 10th and he was amazed to see that my scar is almost none existent. I was told 3 weeks for total recovery, so interesting to hear that many people here experienced a bit longer and were told longer by their doctors! This was partly out of exhaustion (was still needing an occasional nap 2 weeks post-op and Im 42). I had been having difficulty breathing in spin. I had surgery on a right nodule, which turned out to be benign! I did a biopsy that showed that it was benign. No nausea. It was actually found during a CT of my chest. How is your incision healing since you manipulated removing the glued protection off sooner ? Ive also experienced random days of energy. I didnt have these problems before. Only very minor throat irritation. Happily, mine was benign despite a previous needle biopsy show8ng an inordinate number of bad celks, including Hurthle cells. But if you think in this way you will lose your mind and stability. I had the right half of my thyroid removed on 04/10/16 due to a Hurthle Cell Adenoma. Then over the years the nodule grew, started to put pressure on the trachea and the jugular. I am 57. My hormone levels all test within normal range and I have half a thyroid. Its very frustrating and definitely not as easy as people told me it would be. so Im about to do Fraxel lasers and whatever it takes to minimize it. I put off surgery for a couple of years, but if I had known that the recovery was so easy I would have had it done sooner. Epub 2018 Nov 1. ANY advise or words of encouragement would be appreciated. Its a safe procedure. My levels have always been normal, even with the large nodules, so I too feel nervous about taking out an organ that seems to be functioning alright. Hitting the voice box or causing issues with my breathing. and a lot of people have this. Also, even though we dont all know each personally, we do care what happens to each other. I will do a blood test in a few weeks to determine whether the remaining portion of my thyroid is functioning normally. I havent experienced any of the side effects that you described. Its important to keep the incision area moist once the wound has closed up to reduce scarring. Thank you so much for this reply! Thats probably 1 out of 100 people though so I would not stress about it. Im severely anemic and have to take iron infusions to get my iron to a normal level. 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. The worst thing to me has been my energy level, headaches, the constant clearing of my throat, and now what I think is acide reflux. Do not put this off. As a singer my biggest fear is/was not being able to sing again. Surgery went well! My PTH post op never decreased; my calcium level never went down, my vitamin D was never checked. If you are awake during surgery, you may be asked to speak to your healthcare providers. I went back to work after 2 weeks. I had a partial thyroidectomy yesterday morning. My mother had the partial surgery six days ago. How long after surgery did you start using ScarAway. A cat scan revealed that mine was sub-sternal. My doctor strongly advised a partial thyroidectomy for 2 reasons. I was worried that might be too soon, but when I went along she said the clips were definitely ready to come out. Copyright 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. I did eventually feel better but it took several days or a week cant remember. Keeping us in the loop also helps other people who are looking for advise or just want an idea of what to expect. Hi Paula We disclaim all responsibility for the professional qualifications and licensing of, and services provided by, any physician or other health providers posting on or otherwise referred to on this Site and/or any Third Party Site. Results: After a week I think even I was driving again and running errands. Best of luck to you, you will be healed in no time! Even though I have a small nodule on the other side as well, the surgeon is leaving that lobe in. Im looking forward to a full recovery, and hopefully negative for cancer. Its been a week and Im still a little tired but Im not taking any meds. Has anyone experienced any other bodily adjustments during early postop. Hi Thanks again for the supportive and informative comments! I too agree that you need 2 weeks to properly recover. Am I being over cautious or should I just get on with the tiredness and slight weight gain to wait and see. I have quit cross fit for now, but I do yoga (love it!) The thing is, you dont want to wait too long because whatever it is, its not going to get any better. Im just wondering how necessary it is. Also thankful mine is in January. At least Im having an easier time to breathe, and my neck doesnt look as fat as it did before the removal! Mine was 7cm benign. If the dose of thyroid hormones are too low, you might experience symptoms such as tiredness, involuntary weight gain, and difficulty focusing. Mine was almost like yours. Hello, I am on day 6 of recovery from a left thyroid lobectomy. You feel a bit tired for about 2 weeks but nothing terrible. They didnt check the thyroid after surgery so that concerns me a little. Aspiran biopsy reported indeterminate/ suspicious , findings of hurthle cells which the adpiran biopsy can not determine. Thoughts?? I had put on weight a few years back, my BP was high and they put me on meds. After my op my left lobe seemed to be functioning fine (no mroe tremors and other symptoms) for about 2 weeks but then went hypothyroid (a whole new set of symptoms! I just had a partial thyroidectomy and so far thyroid level is fine no med required. Had my partial lobectomy, The right lobe and the isthmus removed. My levels have been normal, and my parathyroid seems fine, too. Im mostly concerned about weight gain, as I have high blood pressure already. I believe the drug you were given is a brand of Levothyroxine. ( Which you need the most) Lol! They said its for precaution. Days 2 and 3 were the toughest between adjusting to swallowing discomfort and recovering from anesthesia. So its been about a month (28 days) and I feel pretty normal. Other than that no real symptoms. If I was working, I think time off would be at least two week, maybe three. This is a good blog. My endocrinologist wants to put me on medicine and I guess I am trying to avoid a medicine that I might not need in a few more weeks. All multiple FNAs were indeterminate. The results came back as suspicious for malignant papilary carcinoma. The minute my ENT said my trachea was pushed to the side was my decision-making moment. Thanks! I have Dr. Theodore Mazer. A hemithyroidectomy is the removal of half of the thyroid gland. Thank you for the advice and for sharing your experienced Linda.. Did you end up having the surgery? Surgeon giving me the option of a partial or full thyroidectomy says its up to me. . Im sleeping like a newborn baby. Partial Thyroidectomy (Ambulatory Care) - Drugs.com It was still diagnosed as benign. In reality I think another doctor would recommend surgery. My other major concern is fatigue after the surgery. Hearing everyones experiences is really helpful. I dont feel i have any energy. I just wanted to share in case someone else is dealing with the same thing. No problems with voice or weight gain. I find it a little odd that your doctor doesnt want to test for again for another year. I met with a number of surgeons and all said that next day activity was a no-go. You may need a partial thyroidectomy if you have thyroid cancer or a lump on your thyroid. Studies are clear that patients who undergo a thyroidectomy often gain around 15 pounds on average after the procedure (5). I notice that I still have a pulling sensation or the feeling of have a tight or high collar shirt on. 2019 Jan;25(1):31-42. doi: 10.4158/EP-2018-0253. Mine was a little over 7cm. All was well, but that is another thing to consider with a large nodule. Keep in covered if youre outside. It kept growing little by little to about 5.2cm in 2018. I caught a terrible flu/cold during my 2nd week of recovery just as I was ready to return to work. A month later I ended up in the emergency room because I hadnt been unable to catch my breath since this surgery, and I was so frustrated. The anesthesiologist I met with in my pre-op appointment approved Xanax on the morning of surgery. Accessibility If Ann Boleyn felt like I do on the day of her execution shed have skipped all the way to the swordsman and greeted him like a long lost friend !! LOL. I exercise regularly, but not sure what to expect after surgery.
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