Sub sternal goiter

[pplilaccavy]

Hello, I am scheduled for a TT on Jan. 8th. I was told by the surgeon that he will have a thoraic surgeon on stand by as he may havet o open my chest to remove my thyroid. I am worried about this and am wondering what the recovery time could be for this if they open my chest?

[pplilaccavy]

Thank you so much for the information. I am getting more anxious as the 8th approaches. Thanks I an i will keep my fingers crossed they can reach this thing without open other areas.  Sneezing surely would hurt, and of course it's that time of year, colds, allergies.. Great! LOL

[Venora Moonwind]

Hi there I had a substernal goiter removed last year.it took me about a month to get back to work I was on light duty for about 3 months and I just now am feeling ttotally healed up although vacuuming bothers me.it takes a while for the sternum to heal.Just give yourself plenty of time to heal and take things easy and dont sneeze.lol I thought I was going to die when I sneezed.keep us posted on how your surgery goes.i pray you wont have to get your sternum opened up.
Love Venora