Re: Partial Thyroidectomy -

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Must be some confusion - I haven't had a thyroidectomy. Diane who I replied

to did. There are also a couple others here that have had thyroidectomy,

including Simon from the UK. If my Graves' flared up again, I would

seriously consider thyroidectomy. But I have been fortunate that mine has

gone into " spontaneous remission " without medication.

A member of my hubby's family had Graves' and she had a thyroidectomy (back

in the '60's). I had met her several times before learning that she had

Graves'. I would have never known she'd had it or a thyroidectomy unless

someone told me. She is a vibrant person who has led quite the interesting

life. I decided that if she could live that kind of life after a

thyroidectomy, maybe it wasn't as horrible as I imagined

Partial Thyroidectomy

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> > I just had a partial thyroidectomy on Friday.

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

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

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

> > on iron as well as calcium right now.

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

> > they will see me in a months time.

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> > I really need some help here

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

> > gone through.

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

> > better.

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

> > doesnt feel so final.

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> > I would really appreciated any advice or shared experiences

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> > Thank you

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> > Diane

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

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