thyroidectomy

[Tonya773]

Hi i just had a thyroidectomy done 2 days ago and I am still having problems swallowing and my calcium levels are low any suggestions on anything else that could be causing this issue with the swallowing?

[redheadaussie]

Your swallowing issue could well be from the intubation tube. This is used to keep you breathing whilst under. Often it can bruise the esophagus area and cause a little swelling. This does go down in time.
  Did they put you on any calcium supplements? This again is a common thing from having the thyroid removed. Often the parathyroids are slightly messed about and affect the calcium for a while. Often the calcium resolves itself, sometimes it takes a while to settle down.
Cheers!

[Smilerdeb]

Give your body time to heal and rest as you have just been through a major op.
Eat icecream or jelly or even soups until the swallowing sensation starts to subside.
I guess its like having your tonsils out...hurts to swallow the first few days.
Take Care and rest :)

[daisy924]

I had my thyroidectomy about 10 weeks ago.  I had to stick to a very soft food diet for the first several days.  Everyday the swallowing got a little better.  I also had a terrible feeling of a lump in my throat that didn't help matters.  Everything gradually got better over time.  Just take it easy and get lots of rest.  Hope your feeling better soon.