Talking to much

[kyrela]

Well its been 2 weeks today since my surgery. I still am swollen and taking my steroids and antibiotics. The only complaint that I have is that when I talk to much (never) and or sing, my throat feels like it swells up, is that possible. I know the choking feeling she said could take MONTHS to subside, (torture for someone with anxiety issues). Oh and the other things was, she wants to wait 4 weeks to ck my levels, should I have them done sooner.. I had a right lobectomy that was Papillary Carcinoma.

[kyrela]

Thanks for the responses, yes I have an appt set up for 4 wks or whenever I want to go to my family Dr to get the blood work done before seeing the ENT... I just need to be quiet, but its hard when I have to young kids.. ;)

[jeblondon]

Hi there, I had a PT earlier this year and it took me 2 weeks to get over the worst of the pain in the insicion area and about 3 weeks to feel reasonably well. My voice felt just 'tired' in my throat if that makes sense - I am a real talker too so it was weird to feel my voice 'aching'.  I think everyone heals at varying rates and people here report different feelings and respnses to surgery.  Some have very little pain in the area that has been worked on - some a lot.  If you still feel very uncomfortable as the next week goes on it might be an idea to get checked - do you have a follow up booked with the surgeon?

I had to wait 6 weeks to get my levels checked post op but actually saw my doc and the surgeon before that just to get checked.

Hope you feel better soon
Kind regards

[utahmomma]

Two weeks is about when the tissue starts regenerating and the scar tissue forming.  Ice is really (REALLY) good for the incision.  Don't stress your vocal chords too much - they are in shock right now too.

It takes 6-8 weeks for thyroid levels to stabilize so waiting 4 weeks is a good timeline.  Sorry for all you are going through but this will get better - soon!

Hang in there!

Utahmomma
papillary carcinoma