Hey Leigh, it looks like we had our surgeries on the same day - hi fellow hemithyroidectomy buddy :happy: How has recovery been for you so far? I am a little worried about my voice; it sounds ok overall, but I can't make high pitched noises, which is worrying me a little! I try to scream, but no sound comes out. Have you found anythign similar?

Hi Hope you're doing well? My voice was croaky for a good 2 to 3 days but seems OK now. I can make high pitched screams but I would say I have no power behind my voice at the minute and maybe slightly lower pitched, but my surgeon did say mine was a textbook surgery and he hadn't damaged any nerves. From everything I've read it should all return back to normal within a few months. 

I found I couldn't sleep in my bed at all as it hurt my wound so slept on the couch fully propped up. I have managed last 2 nights to sleep in bed though and my throat has finally stopped hurting. I do however have a slight redness and swelling around the wound so think I may have had a small infection.

I'm not in pain now and started driving on Saturday although only a very short distance and can be a bit painful at junctions when checking for cars.

I would maybe get in touch with your surgeon if you have any worries 

Hi Leigh, I'm doing ok (I think), thank you! I feel like the days are slow, but the weeks are fast - days have just merged into one for me! Thank you for answering my question, yes, that's a good idea - I will check in with my surgeon.

I'm sorry to hear that sleeping has been rough for you; I have been using a V-shaped pillow, which props my head up - perhaps this might help you? Have you managed to get your wound checked out? I hope it resolves soon. I had dissolvable sutures and steri strips on top; the steri strips have not budged yet, weirdly! 

When are you due to get your results? I hope all turns out well for us all.

I'm feeling really good now. Going back to work on Friday.

I've not had anyone check up other than a call from the thyroid nurse last Wednesday.

I've a telephone appointment on the 12th May for the results.

I only had thr dissolvable stitches woth nothing on top. Have about half of it still scabbed over but there's not really any pain now. I did get sent home with an antibiotic cream to use for 2 weeks, I'm going to pick something up woth vitamin E added on the weekend to rub on my scar 

I'm feeling really good now. Going back to work on Friday.

I've not had anyone check up other than a call from the thyroid nurse last Wednesday.

I've a telephone appointment on the 12th May for the results.

I only had thr dissolvable stitches woth nothing on top. Have about half of it still scabbed over but there's not really any pain now. I did get sent home with an antibiotic cream to use for 2 weeks, I'm going to pick something up woth vitamin E added on the weekend to rub on my scar 

I'm glad to hear you're feeling good! 

No, me neither - I haven't had any appointments or anything since. I have my appointment to get the results in May too, and I'm starting to feel the anxiety set in. Trying to keep myself distracted.

All the best with your return to work :)

Hey, did you get your results? My lump is out as of a few days ago and the surgeon said he would ring me next week. I was feeling hopeful but he said on removal everything was sticky which can be cancer that is invasive. He also said thyroiditus can make it sticky and in my biopsy they mentioned thyroiditus. He's dashed my hopes but I'm trying to think it's still could be nothing 

Hi it's 5 weeks today since my operation. Physically in myself I feel good no pain anymore or anything. I was supposed to get a phone call yesterday with my results, which I already thought was in bad taste that it didn't warrant an actual appoinment. I really don't want to be told IF I do have cancer while at work over the phone. Anyway I got a letter on the weekend saying this had been cancelled & I have to wait for rescheduled appointment. 

I am giving them till middle of next week then I'm going to start chasing them as this to me is unacceptable.

He didn't give any indication of anything after the op just said it was a straight forward removal & I would get results in 4 weeks.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you

Thank you

Let me know how you get on. Hoping all is good for you as well x

Hey,

Did you get your results yet? Mine weren't back last week and I called this morning and they said they still aren't ready. Before the op the surgeon said he normally has results in 7 days so not sure how to take this. Trying to hope no news is good news...

Hi yeah I finally got a call from the thyroid nurse yesterday. Apparently the reason it took over 6 weeks as my consultant has left.

They haven't actually said one way or the other again though. She said there was definitely some 'suspicious' cells which we already knew from my biopsy. Then she said they got it all so I just need to go for a follow up ultrasound in a year. 

My consultant told me histology took 4 weeks anyway so would assume this was across the board. So really I would try and not worry about not hearing yet 

Hey,

I'm glad you finally heard. Strange to not have a yes or no but I think in the grand scheme of what it could have been that isn't such a bad outcome? Mines been 2 weeks so far. Keeping everything crossed still and hoping that my bad feeling is wrong and just because of the situation I find myself in. Take care and I will keep you posted

Hey,

I just got my result, benign!!! and I've been discharged. So so happy and after 5 long months it's hard to believe :D I'm over the moon

I'm delighted for you; that's great news.

Thank you so much x