In response to the glue, stiches etc., I had a partial left side thyroidectomy on the 1st of November. My surgeon was absolutely wonderful and he used the glue to close the incision. Doing some research I read where Bio-Oil was great for scars from surgery. I purchased some and a week after my surgery I started using it twice a day on the incision. I went to my endo at 5 weeks and he couldn't believe how well it looked. Said he had never seen one look so good at that stage. 3 months later people have to ask me where they cut me. I was happy I decided to go with the Bio-Oil. You can purchase it at most drug stores. It's around $11 for a small bottle but a little goes a long way. Worked for me Hope all goes well for you!
Thanks. I will post once I get back from the doctor today.
I see that you are from Long Island. So am I. Where did you have your surgery?
I had it at Southside in Bay Shore. I could've had it at Good Sam, but I was recently there and they had quite the nurse shortage so opted for Southside. Oh - and they have a shortage, too Where did you have yours done?
Had it at LIJ. I must say the staff there were all very accommodating.
I've been feeling a little out of breath lately, just bending or climbing a short flight of steps. Should I mention this to the doctor? I really just hope I get good news today as far as radiation treatment. She said I wouldn't need it if the pathology showed that it was contained within the thyroid.
Had it at LIJ. I must say the staff there were all very accommodating.
I've been feeling a little out of breath lately, just bending or climbing a short flight of steps. Should I mention this to the doctor? I really just hope I get good news today as far as radiation treatment. She said I wouldn't need it if the pathology showed that it was contained within the thyroid.
I would mention it. Never hurts to get an opinion. Climbing stairs do you feel like your muscles hurt?
No pathology results! She said she would probably have them tomorrow. Something wrong with the hospital computer program.
Gave me RX for synthroid 75mcg 1x a day. Cut my calcium down to 1200 mg and sent me for blood work. She was pleased with my incision, as
I am Happy to hear that I am in no pain and have full range of motion.
Said I should try Vitamin E oil 3 x a day for the first month, then 2x a day for the next month. As needed thereafter. Also said to keep sunblock on the area whenever I am in the sun.
I also mentioned to her that I felt my heart racing and was out of breath. She suggested I double up on my fluid intake and if it should get worse, call her immediately.
Suggested I follow up with Endo in a month's time and back to see her in 4 months, unless of course, the pathology requires that I take radiation treatment.
How long did it take you for the Syndroid to adjust to your body?
No pathology results! She said she would probably have them tomorrow. Something wrong with the hospital computer program.
Gave me RX for synthroid 75mcg 1x a day. Cut my calcium down to 1200 mg and sent me for blood work. She was pleased with my incision, as
I am Happy to hear that I am in no pain and have full range of motion.
Said I should try Vitamin E oil 3 x a day for the first month, then 2x a day for the next month. As needed thereafter. Also said to keep sunblock on the area whenever I am in the sun.
I also mentioned to her that I felt my heart racing and was out of breath. She suggested I double up on my fluid intake and if it should get worse, call her immediately.
Suggested I follow up with Endo in a month's time and back to see her in 4 months, unless of course, the pathology requires that I take radiation treatment.
How long did it take you for the Syndroid to adjust to your body?
Heart racing/palpitations is a symptom of not enough thyroid hormone. You really should keep an eye on that. If you have absolutely no thyroid, you need way more than 75mg a day. I'm not a doctor, just someone who's just gone through this, but I had the same symptoms. It took about 4 days to adjust to the larger dose. Well, not really adjust, but to feel a difference. And it was a big (and very good) change. I feel practically normal. Are you cold? I know it's winter, but is the normal temperature in your house not enough? My normal house temperature at 200mg of synthroid is not enough heat. So I know I need more meds. What is your body telling you?
I start taking the synthroid tomorrow. It's only been 5 days since my surgery. I will definitely keep an eye on the heart racing etc. I really don't have an endo right now. How soon should I make an appt. with one?
I start taking the synthroid tomorrow. It's only been 5 days since my surgery. I will definitely keep an eye on the heart racing etc. I really don't have an endo right now. How soon should I make an appt. with one?
Thank you so much for your advice.
You should get one right away. Someone has to regulate/figure out exactly what dose of synthroid works for you. It's going to be trial and error for a while and you need a doctor who can order the tests. Sometimes your general practitioner can take this on. Mine refuses to, but maybe yours can do it.
My hormones are all out of whack today. Feelings of anxiety, crying.....
Need to get back to work, but honestly I am afraid that my cognitive skills are impaired. Is this all normal?
Called endo to make appt. Going on the 24th. Didn't want to go too soon wanted to give the medication a chance to level off in my system.
Depression is a sign of low thyroid. I did experience this as a need to cry - but couldn't figure out why I wanted to. I didn't get anxiety and hopefully won't. Here's something I found that may be helpful. I'm not allowed to write in specific websites on this board, though.
There are many symptoms that characterize hypothyroidism. Some of the more common ones are drastic weight gain, low body heat that makes you feel cold all the time, low energy level, dry skin that also looks pale and most importantly depression. There are many other symptoms that together characterize hypothyroidism. But the problem in diagnosing this hormonal disorder is that these symptoms vary in each individual.
One of the symptoms that help in identifying the disorder is anxiety. In fact, anxiety can also be characterized as one of the consequences of hypothyroidism. A patient suffering from hypothyroidism experiences anxiety bout due to the hormonal imbalance that has been caused due to thyroid disorder. At times these fits of anxiety can mislead patients and even doctors into thinking that the person is suffering from mood swings or some kind of an emotional problem. This can further delay the treatment of the disorder. It is only when anti depressants and therapies are able to solve the problem that the doctors start considering this anxiety as one of the causes of hypothyroidism. These fits of anxiety are usually accompanied by fits of depression that keep occurring at regular intervals.
The thyroid hormone not only controls proper functioning of all other hormones of the human body but also proper functioning of the brain. This makes it extremely essential to cure the disorder as soon as possible.
The most common method that is used for the treatment of hypothyroidism is the hormone replacement treatment.
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Got a call today from the surgeon. Pathology report came back benigh.
YEAH!!!! No radiation. Going back to work on Monday. Feeling better today. No feelings of anxiety. Did feel a little disoriented around noon time today, but passed after about an hour. Endo appointmenton the 22nd.
Thanks for all your support.
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That's great! I just came back from my surgical check up and no cancer! Yey! But he did say it was the biggest, bloodiest thyroid he's ever removed....
I really want to personally thank each and everyone of you for your responses and experiences. My surgery is now scheduled for this Friday (2/18) and I am trying to get things in order around my house in preparation. Thank you so much for the idea of bio-oil. I am going to look into that today. Is there any particular brand or store I should look at?? I am feeling a little anxiety. I think anyone would. I am ready to get this over with, but I am also not ready at the same time. I am sure I will be fine, just pre-op nerves. I wish you all the best of luck with your treatments. It's nice to have a support group like this!!!
What was your pathology results for your nodules? I just had a TT last week because of the same issues. One large dominate one that grew. I find out March 21.
What was your pathology results for your nodules? I just had a TT last week because of the same issues. One large dominate one that grew. I find out March 21.
Hi Faith,
Mine came back Benign!!! Very happy, now the healing truly can begin. I have a rather large swollen area under the suture line that actually seems to be finally getting smaller, but it was almost like a mans Adam's Apple. A friend of mine who is a PA told me that was the suture line and it was perfectly normal to have it. Since they cut through a couple layers of muscle to get to the thyroid, it is just the bodies way of saying "hey, I really not happy here">
Did you or have you had any problems swallowing certain foods? Mine has been bread for sure. I have to cut up everything very small. But that is also getting easier.
Good luck to you on your report. Try to think positive thoughts. It is rare for it to be the "C" word, but if it comes back that, best place to have it because they have totally removed your thyroid!!! But....I feel that you will be just fine. Keeping positive thoughts and sending your way. Let me know, OK?
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Thanks Mate. I certainly have been positive because anything other than that just causes unwanted anxiety and stress on me and my family. Oddly, my husband is the one who's more irritable than me this week?!?
I have had no discomfort with eating anything. I mean anything. I actually ate 5 hours after my surgery. Soup and a turkey sandwich. I had one of the best thyroid surgeons in the USA and he clearly stood up to his reputation. I've had no complications.
I am however dealing with so much hormone imbalance. I still have yet to start my menstrual cycle, I am sweating out of the blue like crazy and not sleeping that well. I take my thyroid med at night before bed. That truly is the only time I can take mine as I have to take my beta blocker first thing in the am. I am still dealing with the rapid heart rate upon standing. I am still praying that my thyroid hormones were in excess despite the normal blood work and that was causing my postural heart rate problem.
Thanks Mate. I certainly have been positive because anything other than that just causes unwanted anxiety and stress on me and my family. Oddly, my husband is the one who's more irritable than me this week?!?
I have had no discomfort with eating anything. I mean anything. I actually ate 5 hours after my surgery. Soup and a turkey sandwich. I had one of the best thyroid surgeons in the USA and he clearly stood up to his reputation. I've had no complications.
I am however dealing with so much hormone imbalance. I still have yet to start my menstrual cycle, I am sweating out of the blue like crazy and not sleeping that well. I take my thyroid med at night before bed. That truly is the only time I can take mine as I have to take my beta blocker first thing in the am. I am still dealing with the rapid heart rate upon standing. I am still praying that my thyroid hormones were in excess despite the normal blood work and that was causing my postural heart rate problem.
Thanks for your great posts. Good idea.
That is wonderful that you have had not problems with the swelling. I also had the head surgeon here at our hospital in Fort Lauderdale, but for whatever reason, I got the pleasure of having my suture line swell up. A few of my friends as I stated, said it was normal, but man, I am worried that my skin will not go back to normal
Have had no problems with the hormones. I am 58 so all done with the monthly periods. A little tired, a few hot flashes, but nothing that I can't handle. Guess everyone is so different the way the recup, main thing is, we are over it and I know you will be fine. Please let me know, OK? Take care...thoughts coming your way.
Hope all goes well for you!
Where did you have yours done?
