[catsmum]

#1071115

HI HyperM,

I can’t answer your questions but I just wanted to say that you are in our thoughts at this time. I can totally understand your nervousness, be strong.
Love
W x

[hyperm]

#1019355

Hey all,

Its hard to believe that my time is approaching to get my op. I have my appointment with the ENT surgeon at the beginning of June and I am exceptionally nervous. Those of you who have had surgery, should I be asking any specific questions? More importantly how was your recovery and how are you feeling now?

After a dramatic weight loss at the beginning of the post partum flare up I had (like before with PTU) gained weight again. However, I have been careful with regards to what I have been eating and I am pleased to say that I am loosing weight – I want to loose some weight before going for surgery with regards to risks etc… I know that this next part isn’t particularly important in relation to post op recovery etc..However, I have read some old threads and was surprised to hear that it is common to have considerable weight gain after the op – is that right?

I know that I am going to need lots of reassurance in the next few weeks as I am so nervous and the panic attacks are still in full swing. ” title=”Sad” />

thanks

M xxx

[ely2009]

#1071116

M,

I can understand your nervousness and anxiety COMPLETELY. I would be the same way.

I guess my advice would be to prepare as much as possible – asking questions like you are, etc. And then focus on the long-term results – how the end of 2009 will be so much better than the beginning. Keep praying and keep us informed. I’ll be thinking of you and will keep you in my prayers.

Emily

[hyperm]

#1071117

Thanks so much for your support! Emily you basically just said what I said to my mum today. I am really nervous but I need to make an attempt to start feeling well again. I really feel like backing out but keep reminding myself about the TS and that could happen again so YES I just need to ask God and the Blessed Mother to hold my hands and keep me strong!

M xx

[kaicee118]

#1071118

Hi – I am currently 13 days post-op and today is my first day back to work. I am surprised that I actually feel good!! I have had no trouble adjusting to Synthroid. I’m feeling sort of normal!!! Truly, I did not expect to feel well this soon…

I had two problems regarding surgery: first, I had an allergic skin reaction to the stuff they painted on my skin so the steri-strips would stick and I could shower in the days following surgery. My neck is just now starting to not look so red and not feel so itchy. Second, my calcium was low after surgery, due to what the surgeon said is a lack of blood flow to the parathyroids during the procedure. The first few days after surgery I had the tingly feeling around my lips and fingers, etc, and that was weird…I’m still on the calcium supplements, which I hope will be discontinued when I see the surgeon again on Thursday.

I’m in no position to predict what anyone else’s experience will be, and it’s still rather early for a long-term prediction for myself. But I can say, so far, so good…I have no regrets…and I’m glad it’s over!! And I’m happy to be off Tapazole – I never felt right when I was on it. My thyroid came into normal range, and I wasn’t allergic to it or anything; I just never felt good while taking it.

Best of luck to you – feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions.

Karen

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