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Total Thyoidectomy for Substernal Goiter

My TT for substernal goiter is quickly approaching (next Tues, May 16th) and would appreciate any information from those who have gone through this surgery re length of surgery, pain, recuperation period, and any other general information to calm my "frazzled" nerves !!!

Thanks so much!
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Good luck on your surgery too.

My original date for the surgery was April 12th but was postponed due to a very bad cold. So it has been a very long wait for me. Like you I will be glad when this is over but I'm still very nervous and anxious - Have never had an operation before nor been a patient in a hospital. Surgeon said will have to stay either 1-2 days in the hospital. I'm pushing for only overnight - the only reason I would have to stay an extra day is if there is a low calcium issue.

Do you know how long you will be staying at the hospital? I am trying to stay calm but as you well know it is very hard.

We'll get through this !!!!!!
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Your surgery is the day before mine...I'm a bit of a mess too.  Everything I've read indicates this is a fairly "easy" surgery to recover from...BUT...I know what you're feeling and I'm a little jealous you get yours over a day before me.  I just can't wait till it's done and over with, I'm so sick of thinking about it!  I wish you the best of luck with your surgery and please post when you can and let us know how it went...I will do the same.
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Most do very well - the recovery varies but is usually 7-14 days.  Your surgeon should be able to give you lots of info on what to expect.  Will need to be on thyroid meds after surgery (starting 1-2 days post-op in most cases) if indeed it is a total thyroidectomy.
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