DART FROG, ITS ZINDY

[zindy1957]

HEY ITS ME!!!!!!!!!!  Surgery is over and THANK YOU ALL FOR THE PRAYERS & {{{{hughs}}}}!! Surgery went good. The Dr said "it was ready to come out it almost just popped out. LOLOL Been having some swelling so been using ice packs.  Really didn't feel well Sat or Sun.  Having lightheadness, dizzy, low blood pressure.  I usually go out very easy but it took 2 inj. they said  i wasn't give it up.  It took 5 trys before they got IV in . uh  I'll find out Friday about the Patho. report.  I was so scared and I want to Thank you for your support.  I hope you all are feeling well!  I need to read some post later and get up dated on you all. WITH LOVE  

[kipland]

I'm glad that you're feeling a bit better!!  As for the getting winded part, I'll share with you what the ENT doc told me yesterday.  First off, there is swelling in there from them working around the area.  Plus, he said that they move a lot of stuff around in there trying to get the thyroid out, so I'm sure it's tender in there.  Since that area was "disturbed", it isn't working up to snuff yet - and it'll definitely affect your breathing.  Once your voice is back to normal, everything else should be too.  He told me that my voice, swallowing, and the shortness of breath are all tied together and once one gets better, they all will.  
Keep posting and let us know how it goes!!

Lori

[zindy1957]

Hope everyone is doing good!!  Been having a few symptoms: started yesterday sore throat, shortness of breath and heart doing flip-flops.  Blood pressure is better.  If i get up walking around just get short winded, this is normal?  I'll go to the DR Friday for post-op and to get stitches out!!  YEAH:) Thank you all for the support and prayers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[zaksmom]

Glad to hear that your surgery was a success!  Keep us posted on your recovery!  Now, prop up those feet and relax!  Don't over do!!!

betsy

[zindy1957]

Thank you for your support!!  I don't think I could've got through this  without you!
kipland-My voice is fine just alittle hoarse.
TOLD YOU- Sorry you're having a rough time.  I was having panic attacks before surgery, that I was losing it:(  I think swelling is common and breathing was good.  I did the same thing I worked myself up I was  so scared!  But everyone on here made me feel better.  I know you are scared, just try to  breath and relax. I'm so glad its over that 5.2cm nodule/goiter is GONE and I've not having any choking or  neck pain.  I think I'm dizzy from BP being low but alson someone said my balance might be off bcz your not able to turn your head.
dart frog-My BP usually doesn't run low  135/79. How are u doing?  I was so glad you was there for  me!!  
DLA- Thanks for your prayers .
I wish there was more awarness for thyroid- for people to understand the ones with the problems   better!!!!

[DLA]

So glad to hear from you finally. ;)  Glad you are doing well.
Dac

[dart frog]

TOLD YOU-anytime you have surgery your going to have some swelling. BUT I have not seen a SINGLE post on here that anyone has had breathing problems because of swelling....NOT one!!!!!
I had a lot of swelling but it was so much EASIER to breathe after surgery because that nasty thyroid and all those nodules were gone.....long gone!
You will do fine {{{{{Hugs}}}}}

ZINDY- I see a pattern on this board......surgery goes GREAT for everyone and by day 3 or 4 they feel SO much better then they dreamed possible....they decided to....over do it. By then yeah the dishes and laundry might be starting to pile up...errands need to be ran...etc...etc...so when you THINK about doing stuff ask yourself...."am I really really going to regret this in the monring??" and then DONT do it!! LOL

BTW----- I have low blood pressure all the time and I make sure to tell drs that when Im under a lot of stress ( lots of pain or surgery) that they need to keep a close eye on me because my BP bottoms out. My nomal is around 108/75 but right after those stress moments it has dropped as low as 79/58. Zindy...do you usally run low?

[TOLD YOU]

Is swelling common ?  I have a FEAR of feeling like I cant breath and alot of times I will do it to myself.  LOL..I have surgery on the 29th and I am so terrified I think I am having panic attacks already just working myself up and not even knowing it.  Why are you having the lightheadedness and being dizzy ?   Just trying to prepare myself...LOL..
THANKS
Dana

[kipland]

Glad to hear everything went well for you, for the most part anyway.  Take it easy for a bit.  It's real easy to over-do it right now.  How's YOUR voice?  Was it affected at all by surgery?
Lori

[zindy1957]

BIG SIGH of RELEIF!!!!  If it  keeps going like this i"ll call the Dr. Tues.     I start to feel good so, I started a load of clothes well, not no more!  I will take it easy.    oh by the way I loved the story about your son & the deer!! WOW  I posted on there. THANK YOU! {{{{{{Hugs}}}}}} zindy

[dart frog]

Im SO glad you posted!!! Was really getting worried. Glad it went well and its finally over....big sigh of relief huh?
what are they doing for your low bp? please please dont over do it!!

{{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}}}

Rhonda