[dgregory]

in reply to: Thyroidectomy #1173440

I had a thyroidectomy in March, 2011. I did wonderfully. Was in and out of the surgery center same day (about 4 hours). I had no pain at all. I didn’t even need tylenol. My voice was a little weak but it was fine after a few days. I still have problems singing higher notes. I went shopping the next day after surgery, slow pace of course, and was back at work 3 days after surgery. I am a business owner so came and went as tolerated. I avoided heavy lifting and bending and nothing really physical for awhile. My scar is hardly seen and overall I did well. It takes a while to get back to normal. I don’t think I am back to normal yet but my life is good. I think my best advise is to find out what you can tolerate and give yourself time to heal and adjust to the new you. Don’t put pressure on yourself to be more than you can tolerate. I wake up with energy every morning, hit a wall about 2:30pm, rest then good all evening. I sleep well at night now. That’s a blessing! Best wishes to you and I am saying a prayer for your speedy recovery and good health from here on. ~dgregory~

[dgregory]

in reply to: Life after Graves #1173230

Thanks tnapavlu for your encouraging comments. It helps to know we are not alone.

[dgregory]

in reply to: ~~ Awake ~~ #1173223

Hi, before my thyroid removal I felt extremely hot. I would have to fan myself or step outside in the dead of winter to cool off. I still have some problems with it but I just figured the symptoms I was experiencing was related to being “heat intolerant”. I hope getting your thyroid levels closer to the normal range may help you.

[dgregory]

in reply to: Positive attitude #1173235

Jules, you are so right about a positive attitude. Some times it requires all that is within to pull it out. However, if you internalize how you feel or what all is wrong life would be terrible. Finding things you can be thankful for like you do, can do wonders. For me, I’m thankful for so many things. I don’t take health or life for granted since graves disease. Both health and life are blessings and I’m going to thank the Lord for them for the rest of my life.

[dgregory]

in reply to: Life after Graves #1173228

Polish Tym, Thank you for your comments. I had a very good experience with my surgery. I don’t regret having the surgery either. I had no paid post surgery. Never even took a Tylenol. I was admitted to the surgery center at 6:30am and was dismissed at 2:00pm. Recovery was a breeze compared to how I felt after being diagnosed. I knew the course of getting my medication regulated would take awhile but get impatient with my fatigue. I agree the autoimmune must be causing some of this swinging from feeling fine to fatigue. And sometimes I wonder if having graves and thyroid removal vs other conditions with thyroid removal results in different outcomes. I am glad I found this forum, wish I could have found it sooner. I can endure a lot for awhile but I want to find hope at the end of the tunnel. Hearing from others who have gone through this and made it is what helps me know I, too can make it. My best to you, Polish Tym. You’re right, we aren’t alone.

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