home from surgery

[kiml1]

Hi to all. I am home now from the hospital. I got home yesterday afternoon and I slept the day away..My doc only took half of my thyroid as the path report was not cancer. I will have the official report on Thurs. when I go back to the doc for a visit. I am tired and my neck area feels tight. I did fine with everything else. I will post more later.Thanks for all your thoughts...Kim

[littlered30]

My thyroid is huge and keeps growing. The dr suggested that it come out while I am  young and healthy so it doesnt cause further problems down the road. He doesnt think I will have to be on medication either.
My surgery may be outpatient depending on my recovery.
I'll keep in touch when I get back.

[kiml1]

HI to all. Yes, I was asleep through the whole surgery and it took about 2 hours. I had a suspicious nodule which led to the removal of 1/2 my thyroid. The path report says non cancer. I will see my doc on thursday to have my stitches out. I feel much better now and it has been almost a week. I still get a bit tired during the day.  This was also my first surgery and I had never been put to sleep. I ate normal food the very next day and i was in the hospital for 2 nights. I had a drain in my neck for a day and a half. I did have a bit of a sore throat for 2 days, but very minor. No pain really, just a feeling of pressure in that area. I have no pain now, just tightness where the stitches are. Not too bad really. I did rest alot the first fews days at home. My husband was awesome and my neighbors all brought so much food for us .... I hope you have as good of an experience as I did..why are you having yours out?? Kim

[littlered30]

Glad to hear that your surgery went well. I am scheduled to have half of my thyroid removed on 121406. It is good to hear from people who have gone through the same thing. This is my first surgery so I am a little nervous. >Were you able to eat regular foods afterwards?

[peron]

how long is the thyroid surgery. are you totally asleep through it. what can you eat after surgery, is your throat sore etc..


thanks

[venora]

YEah no cancer .I am glad you are home.Just rest and heal .Love Venora

[virleehol]

Great news! rest and heal. I am 5 days post op. and feeling good hope you do too soon. :) thinking of you and send my best Virleehol

[GravesLady]

What a wonderful Christmas gift, I am so glad for you.

Speedy healing.

GL

[utahmomma]

Glad you are home and did so well and very happy it was not cancer.

Get lots of rest!!!

[ChitChatNine]

WELCOME HOME!!  Fantastic preliminary report .. I am happy the surgery is over and you will be feeling alot better for the holidays!

Cheryl