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    I think it is more important to ask whether postponing the surgery will have serious effects on your overall health? If your condition is preventing you from feeling well now, you are not helping yourself, your husband or your children by postponing. Does your physician have any opinions or suggestions?
    I recall the worst part of my recovery from the surgery was a horrible headache lasting approximately 2 days. My neck was also rather stiff, and I was not able to turn my head well. I also believe there is a limit on how much weight you can lift for at least several days. If caring for your daughter requires lifting her, you need to make sure there is someone capable of doing that. I think your sons are old enough to understand and assist you some. I did not have young children when I underwent my surgery 20 months ago, and was able to spend several days in bed resting. I was dressed and able to walk around the house, prepare simple lunches, etc. The pain medication usually made me very groggy, and it was a comfort to have someone check on me periodically during the day while my husband was at work.
    Is there a neighbor, friend or babysitter that could assist at least a few hours each day just in case you find that after 4 days, you still need a little rest and recovery time?

    jansm
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    I have read messages on this board for some time, but this is my first post. I am so very sorry for the symptoms your husband is experiencing, and the lack of confidence in his current physician.
    I live in one of the northern Dallas/Ft Worth suburbs. I was diagnosed with Graves Disease two years ago. Your husband’s doctor sounds like one of my first physicians. I was also placed on beta blockers and methimazole. Shortly after beginning the medications, I experienced uncontrollable itching. The endo prescribed OTC antihistimines to lessen the itching. They basically knocked me out, and I could barely function. My heart continued to race, and my husband did take me to the hospital ER one night. I was in the hospital for 4 days while they tried to control my heart rate. The endo visited me in the hospital, but really offered no help except to run up the bill with unnecessary tests. Even the nurses and other attendings were complaining.
    As soon as physically able, I began a long and exhausting search for a competent endo in the N Dallas area. I now am in the care of a physician that I truly respect and have complete confidence. She practices at Baylor Hospital in Irving. My husband was recently diagnosed with Diabetes 2 by a local family physician. He now is also under the care of the same endo, and she has been a lifesaver for him.
    I ended up having my thyroid surgically removed by an excellent ENT in Irving. Just as we thought the worst was behind us, I began to experience thyroid eye disease. I underwent orbital decompression last summer in order to save my vision. There were complications with my left eye, and I developed severe strabismus. We exhuasted all possible leads and treatment in the DFW area. Last December, I became a patient of the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, and underwent strabismus surgery. I will continue to travel to Mayo for all of my vision and TED related treatment. However, I can say that I completely trust the Irving endocrinologist with my life.
    Since I am new to posting on this board, I am not sure if there is a way for you to privately contact me. I would prefer not to post physicians’ names and contact information on a public board, but am happy to share them through private email.
    I wish both you and your husband the very best.

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