Question 1

im having thyroid surgery in two weeks. should i start trying to eat less and what kind of food should i be eat?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid surgery: In preparation for thyroid surgery, weight loss and diet changes are not usually required. However, if you choose to diet for other reasons, then check in with your surgeon before starting.

Question 2

after thyroid surgery, the amount of calcium get decreased.what are the food need to include for getting this balanced?

Accepted Answer

Dairy products.: If the calcium in your blood decreased after thyroid surgery this usually means there is damage or removal of the parathyroid glands.  Tests should be done to confirm this.  If this happened you may need to take a special form of vitamin d, calcitriol, and enough dairy products such as milk and/or calcium supplements to keep the blood calcium normal.

Question 3

how long do i have to wait to eat red meats after thyroid surgery ?

Accepted Answer

When you can eat: Whenever you can resume eating, you can eat meats again.  There is no time frame needed to refrain from eating red meats.

Question 4

what can you expect after thyroid surgery?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid surgery: Their are many potential complications from thyroid surgery, these issues are best discussed with the physician who is planning to perform the operation.

Question 5

subtotal thyroid surgery, what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Easy: Subtotal literally means removal of part, not all, of the throid gland. How much is up to your surgeon and the nature of the disease process.

Question 6

what are the complications of thyroid surgery?

Accepted Answer

2 main ones: Any surgery has risks from the anesthesic, as well as bleeding and infection.  These problems are rare.  Thyroid surgery specifically risks injury to the vocal cord nerves which can cause hoarseness.  Injury to the parathyroid glands can cause low blood calcium.  These problems also should be rare and are not expected after thyroid surgery, but you should discuss with your surgeon.

Question 7

how long can you recover from thyroid surgery?

Accepted Answer

Very short time: Recovery time after uncomplicated  thyroid surgery will be very brief, will be home same day or next day , will be able to go back to office type of work in a wk.

Question 8

how much does thyroid surgery cost? both sides.

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: One can get estimates by asking around. There are doctor's bills for office visits, the actual surgery, and hospital visits if he charges separately for hospital care days (presuming one has to stay in the hospital). Hospital bills are hard to predict, and there are separate bills for lots of different items such as labs, meds, x-rays, etc... And also anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: thyroid surgery?

Accepted Answer

Removal thyroid: Thyroid surgery means removal of half (lobectomy) or all of the thyroid (total thyroidectomy).  In the past, removal of nodules was done, but this is no longer recommended.

Question 10

what should i expect during recovery after thyroid surgery?

Accepted Answer

Usual course: Typically people have some stiffness and soreness in the neck for the first week or two.  Sometimes swallowing can be difficult (especially liquids) and the voice can be hoarse for the first month (about 10% of people).  Energy levels can fluctuate because of the surgery, as well as, thyroid hormone levels changing.  Other specific issues can be addressed by your surgeon.

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