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I had my thyroid out Feb 5th. It’s been over 2 weeks and I feel like hell. Should I not be getting better by now?
How much longer do I have to struggle with each day? I had hoped the surgery would relieve the ups & downs.
I am only 49, 118lbs., have always been fit and active as a rule. I have worked as a critical care RN for 20 years and I was always very physical: running, skiing, riding, rock climbing, scuba diving, etc.
The surgery & the 3 day hospital stay was awful. I can finally breathe a bit easier post-op, but my airway is still narrowed which makes taking a full breath noisy. My swallowing & my voice is not back to normal either. I just bought a sleep number bed (to help my breathing) that also elevates the head of the bed and the feet like the hospital bed did.
I feel like I have no energy to move and don’t want to leave the house. My heart rate is finally normal post-op without the beta blocker, but I feel like a near dead car battery…..the interior light is dim, and the engine won’t start.
I am worried about being permanently disabled. I can’t go back to work feeling like this.
Has anyone else gone through these post-op difficulties?

Karen

[kaicee118]

#1073520

Karen – I’m sorry to hear you’re not feeling well. What does your doctor say about your rate of recovery? I remember reading about the difficulty with your airway, and I’m guessing that maybe this complication has made your recovery more difficult?

I remember after foot surgery, my doctor told me to measure my progress by the week, not by the day. I hope you’re feeling better soon.

Karen

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#1073521

sorry you are not feeling great. My sis had hers removed and she was great afterwards and back at work (also a nurse) very quickly. However, my friends aunt is like you and they are saying its down to "parathyroid" le which has kicked due to the op and results in low calcium levels etc which as you will know can make you feel awful. Have they done your bloods?

I suppose everyones recovery rate is different. After my babies it has always taken me sometime to get on my feet whereas 3 of my sisters were up and hanging washing out to dry and away walks around the park….

I would ask for further blood tests and mention how ill you are feeling. Is there any sign of menopausal symptoms?

HOpe you get better soon

xxxx

[Ski]

#1073522

If you were actively hyperthyroid before your surgery, you’re probably in the very earliest stages of healing, which is not surprising. Try to look for small improvements each day. Remember, it can take up to six weeks for excess thyroid hormone to be flushed out of our bloodstream, and then we can begin to evaluate thyroid hormone levels, begin to hone in on the replacement hormone dose, etc. etc. Treatment for Graves’, no matter which one you choose, will involve some very long steps and a certain period of time before true health returns. We need a LOT of patience to get through it, but take heart in knowing it is coming. Once you have begun, things should get ONLY better. Remember, your body’s been through a terrible assault. It is now coming back to some kind of rational rhythm, and then can BEGIN to put some energy toward healing itself.

[cajadajp]

#1073523

Hi Karen,

I am so sorry about the difficult surgery and postop problems! What do your surgeon and endocrinologist say that you can expect in your recovery course and time? You have had complications, both pre and postop, which are complicating your recovery, but you should be able to expect improvement ahead. The question is when.

You are in my prayers,
Carole

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#1073524

Thanks for the support! I need it. ” title=”Smile” />

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