Post Lobe Thyroidectomy question

[juliva]

I notice the more I try to get back into the swing of things the more I move the more my neck swells. I went for a walk 1 3/4 miles today trying to get back into some modest exercise and "BAM" my neck swelled and it's a discomfort. Can anyone tell me how long after surgery this will stop? Maybe I'm being impatient it's only been 6 days but I worked so hard to keep my weight down and don't want to gain because of this darn surgery. Surgeon said do what ever I feel like... I'm glad I didn't Jog like I normally do. Anyone?

[ChitChatNine]

It takes quite some time for the trauma to rid itself inside from the surgery.  I am so sorry this is happening .. may be your body's way of asking to take it a wee bit slower maybe.
There are oodles of internal stitches that take 6+ weeks to heal inside.  It will get better . it takes some time.

C~
partial 1/07

[juliva]

Okay! I'm just not sure why this surgeon would tell me do whatever I felt like doing because by the end of the day my throat felt swelled like the first day out from surgery. I go back to him tomorrow I'm going to let him know I'm glad I didn't jog I probably would have closed shut :O LOL!

Thank you both for you answers it's nice to have someone who has been down this road before! Juli

[utahmomma]

Six days is pretty quick.  Ice that neck as much as possible (I liked to fall asleep with an ice pack on my neck - it helped).  The ice will reduce swelling.  Avoid the chemical cold packs - go for regular ice packs.  My surgeon said as often as I liked.

[nissah46]

Like you, I started walking about a week after surgery.  I didn't find it too difficult, but I also wasn't swing my arms and going quite as fast as I usually did.  Hold off on the jogging,  That may put more strain on your neck.  The healing is much longer on the inside. Good luck.
Trish