How come no hormones after PT?

[mags59]

Hi again everyone. Here's another post-partial thyroidectomy question: How come I was not put on hormones? My left side was removed (the active nodule) and the right side that remained is shut down.  I know the surgeon said he would leave a little bit of the left side in, but is this enough until we see if the right side starts working again?  I'm scared that I may start having problems soon. No one (including my endo) has told me what I'm supposed to do after surgery.  I see the surgeon for post-op on the 19th.  Can anyone ease my mind until I can speak to the dr?

[ChitChatNine]

Hi,

I had my first bloodwork post op at 2 weeks and it was then my #'s were much different than before the surgery (more hypo) so they started me on the Synthroid .. but in my case I was going on it anyway bcz of the cancer for supression but this changed the dosage around a bit needing more Synthroid.  They all thought only 25mcgs would be needed for supression but then the other side stopped and I'm on 75mcgs and as high as 100mcgs but was symptomatic on that dosing.

It is a gradual thing usually so don't have to worry but if you feel any symptoms before your 19th appt make sure you call or move it up!

The body keeps hormonal stores on hand for about 2 weeks as I understand.

Cheryl

[mags59]

Just wanted to add that I was very Hyper prior to surgery, nodule was making way too much hormone.