Re: Partial Thyroidectomy - Thank you

[Guest guest]

A special thanks to all those who wrote back to me. Thanks Jan if

you hadnt given me that advice I wouldn't have asked for blood tests

to be done.

I found out today that Im now extremely Hypo. After being hyper for

so long, I dont even want to know what this now means for my life.

Its all becoming too too much.

However, having said that, a BIG thanks to this group, I wouldnt

know as much as I do if it wasnt for experiences of all those that

share. And all those that take the time to be there for others.

Thanks

Diane

> Hi Michele

>

> May I ask why you chose a partial thyroidectomy? Did the ATDs not

work at all?

>

> I would love to know because I am considering a thyroidectomy

(partial) if ever I am not successful long term on ATDs.

>

> Sittin on the fence

> =============================

> on

> liz.jameson@p...

> Partial Thyroidectomy

>

>

> >

> > I just had a partial thyroidectomy on Friday.

> >

> > Im not sure how much of the thyroid was removed as the Doctor

didnt

> > think it is was important for me to know.

> >

> > My heamoglobin level was really low as a result of the surgery

so Im

> > on iron as well as calcium right now.

> >

> > The Dr was very unhelpful with what I can expect and just said

that

> > they will see me in a months time.

> >

> > I really need some help here

> >

> > Could anyone help me understand what to expect or share what

theyve

> > gone through.

> >

> > I ws hyperthyroid for over 2 years and things were not getting

> > better.

> >

> > I opted for a subtotal rather than total thyroidectomy becuase

it

> > doesnt feel so final.

> >

> > I would really appreciated any advice or shared experiences

> >

> >

> > Thank you

> >

> >

> >

> > Diane

> >

> > p.s I alwasy seem to have a headache as well

> >

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

Hi Diane

Glad you have some blood tests. I hope the Dr has started you on Thyroid

replacement meds. I was started the day after my surgery so I wouldn't

go hypo. " what does this mean for your life? " For me it means regular

blood tests (not every 6 months or so), knowing my body and looking

after myself.

It is really important to get stablised as soon as possible. I can

understand why you feel it is too much. You should not have been left to

go hypo. Until your levels get back to normal, you may need to rest a

bit more, you may help to get everyday things done, eg housework cooking

etc. Watch you diet as putting on weight whilst hypo is common and get

some gentle exercise.

Hope you get well soon

Caroline