That's a rotten desperate way to lose a couple ounces--just keeping it lite. Seriously, sorry to hear that this is necessary. I hope you've weighted all your options carefully, and have more than one professional opinion on the matter. Nevertheless, if it is meant to be I pray for a complete and speedy recovery.
11 Jan 20 by member: adamevegod1
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Not heard about it.. Wishing you good luck!!!
11 Jan 20 by member: liv001
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My mother had almost all of her thyroid removed because of tumors on it. It seems to be very hard on her. One time the office called to see if she was okay because her thyroid level was at 93. She also became allergic to a lot of medication, and most thyroid medication, once they took it out. It just looks so hard, and since her thyroid is so high it's impossible for her to lose weight. And the hair loss with it being high. The mood swings can be severe. She has to take vitamins for calcium for the rest of her life since the parathyroid was taken out. I'm sorry this surgery is necessary for you. It's going to be tough, but stay strong.
11 Jan 20 by member: aamaddux
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I've never heard of it. When my thyroid was overactive they talked about removing the thyroid but I took medication instead and that worked. Hope everything goes well for you!
11 Jan 20 by member: Fritzy 22
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Wishing you great recovery.
11 Jan 20 by member: tatauu22
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A very good friend had this procedure done about 20 years ago. She is doing great. Her meds are under control and she is slim. She does follow a good way of eating, but eats desserts and drinks wine. No hair loss and has lots of energy. She had the procedure in her 40's.
11 Jan 20 by member: Erquiaga
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@Erquiaga the challenges of everyone being different, right? My mom got it done when she was about 42. Everything just went bad on hers. She even got paralyzed vocal cords because of it, they had to shock them to get them going again, but she still has a slightly paralyzed vocal cord.
11 Jan 20 by member: aamaddux
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I'm sorry. I have no knowledge about anything, but just wanted to say I am praying for you as you make difficult decisions and seek the best care you can. I have three siblings and my mom on thyroid meds, and my 17 year old son was just diagnosed with issues for which we are told by the children specialist will cause him to need medication the rest of his life. It is just tough... Hugs❤️
11 Jan 20 by member: melissatwa
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aamaddux, absolutely! Just wanted to show that other side. I imagine the surgery is much improved from 20 years ago. I am so sorry your mother has had so much difficulty.
11 Jan 20 by member: Erquiaga
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Had thyroid removed in 90s. I've heard of parathyroid but never known anyone that had it removed. Just remember, it will take 6 weeks or so to get you regulated after removal so you will be tired and hormones will be out of whack. At least that was my experience. Be thinking of you!🙏💜
11 Jan 20 by member: Diana 1234
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Hope it all goes well for you.
11 Jan 20 by member: rgaDawg
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My parathyroid is sucking calcium from my bones so it’s got to go. And looking at that they found a spot on my thyroid all labs are fine thyroid wise just high calcium.
They biopiced the spot and showed guestions. So they did a molecular study and not cancer but a gene in it showed it could become cancer by 50%. So he’s taking that side out. I love my doc. And all the docs I saw on the way to him.
Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes!!
11 Jan 20 by member: caraken
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Caraken, all my prayers coming your way. Trust in your doctors is wonderful. That's a big head start! ♥️
11 Jan 20 by member: Erquiaga
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@Erquiaga Thank you! My mom had the surgery about 4 years ago. My mom is getting better since she found a Thyroid medication she wasn't allergic to. Thank you again.
11 Jan 20 by member: aamaddux
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I hope you have a speedy recovery 🙂
11 Jan 20 by member: iderminio
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You gave 4 parathyroids. I had the one that turned into a tumor removed. I have a small scar at the neck line. I felt so much better within hours of having it removed. Take calcium (tums) was recomnended by my surgeon. It takes a couple of weeks before your other parathyroids start working again. They go dormate when one goes out of whack. I was so happy to have tje surgery done. Maybe under for one hour and home within 3-4 hours. If you have felt miserable for awhile I am glad you are having it removed. Believe me you will feel much better. They say having a tumored parathyroid is a silent killer because it causes so much other issues. I am happy for you.
11 Jan 20 by member: SMK2016
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11 Jan 20 by member: SMK2016
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Adamevegod1 I had to laugh. At your post As I was wondering how much it weighed! And if I would gain or loose weight. Guess it’s all a guestion. But I did laugh at your post!
15 Jan 20 by member: caraken
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