Just a question please

[Judithba]

Hi, I had a sah, subachroid brain haemorrhage last year and have a diverter valve in my brain and now am having to have my thyroid removed. I'm scared and don't know what to expect.any advice would be very welcome. Thanks. Judith

[Katepots]

Judith I see there are no replies, post again. I guess different time zones don't help.

I'm sorry I can't help but just wanted to offer you support.

So many people have had their thyroid removed I'm sure you'll be fine.

Hopefully you'll get some helpful replies.x

[Trolleydoll]

Hi. I'm so sorry to hear about the problems you've faced.

I had my right thyroid removed. Honestly I was scared too, but don't be. My surgeon cut along a natural crease in the neck & you can't see my scar at all. I had 7 small stitches which are removed after a week. Once you wake up your neck is tight but you're not in much pain. Sometimes you'll have a drain (I didn't).

You'll just feel uncomfortable for a while. Once the stitches are out you'll feel better.

I was home within 24 hours. My throat was sore & my voice husky, ( Your surgeon will probably warn you that it's so close to the vocal chords) for about 2 weeks.

They say you can go back to work within 2 weeks. Mine was a lot longer just because I have a very physical job.

The only thing I found is my neck spasms sometimes, but unfortunately there's nothing that can be done.

I hope everything goes well. I'm sure it will

Trolleydoll

[Judithba in reply to Trolleydoll]

Thank you so much for your reply. Xx

[Beverleyb]

Hi, I had my thyroid removed as I had a very large Goitre, Its only natural to feel scared , I was, but I knew I had to have the surgery so I always try to think positive, yes I was sore when I woke up, but a shot of morphine soon helped. I had a drain, that wasnt uncomfortable. I spent two nights in hospital, I had a husky voice for a while, I recovered well. Good luck with your surgery Bev.

[Judithba in reply to Beverleyb]

thank you Bev xx

[Clutter]

Judithba,

I had a partial thyroidectomy followed by completion thyroidectomy 3 months later.

I had no complications to parathyroid glands or vocal chords.

A drain was inserted on both occasions to reduce swelling and was removed before I was discharged the day after surgery. I didn't have much pain afterwards and was able to eat normal food although it is a good idea to get in soups and soft foods in case your throat is sore. There was copious pain relief available in the hospital and to take home. I didn't need much after the 3rd day.

Healing was good and the one long running stitch was removed 7-10 days later. My scar is a thin white line in the hollow of my throat and is barely visible. I was given thyroid replacement the morning after completion thyroidectomy.

[lottie-bas in reply to Clutter]

had my thyroid removed nearly 2 years ago , all went well, didn't even have a drain in, stitches in crease, cant see them, all well really don't worry, I was scared but no need

[Judithba in reply to lottie-bas]

Thank you xx

[Judithba in reply to Clutter]

Thank you for your reply. I beginning to feel hopeful that all will go well xx

[Angelic69]

Compare your symptoms to those taking artificial hormones.