Question 1

is it correct to say that the lower your tsh the higher your metabolism is and that should increase your weight loss? had thyroidectomy due to pap ca.

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Yes, the lower TSH indicates that you are taking a higher dose of thyroid replacement medication or if a thyroid is present hyperthyroidism. Since you have had a thyroidectomy the former case may require an adjustment to your medication.

Question 2

what are good diets after thyroidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Why thyroidectomy?: Hi. Was it thyroid cancer? Most likely reason for total thyroidectomy. Best diet: healthy one! Whole grains, nuts, legumes, fruits &amp; veggies, healthy oils (canola &amp; olive), lean meats, nonfat dairy; little or no white flour, white rice, simple sugar, high fructose corn syrup. Best of luck with your thyroid cancer!

Question 3

what's the recovery time from a thyroidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Normally a few days: For routine thyroid surgery, such as for graves disease or a benign nodule, surgery can be done on an outpatient basis and recovery is fairly fast.  Hormone replacement begins immediately.  For cancer surgery, the procedure may be more extensive and recovery may be longer.  If there are complications, such as low blood calcium, or a hoarse voice, then other outpatient treatments will be needed.

Question 4

my question is should i undergo thyroidectomy?

Accepted Answer

What for?: There are many reasons to have a thyroidectomy:  cancer, suspicious nodules, goiter or nodule with compressive symptoms, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, genetic syndromes with high likelihood of cancer.  You should be seen by a surgeon who does a lot of thyroid procedures and have a full discussion about your reasons.  If you are having trouble deciding get a second opinion.

Question 5

what are the common complications of thyroidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroidism: Removing the gland will always cause hypothyroidism. Even with careful efforts to spare the parathyroid glands, it is possible to develop hypo parathyroidism and have problems with low calcium (which causes tetany, severe muscle cramping, and heart problems).

Question 6

how common is it for someone to need a thyroidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Common: In this day & age where people are getting imaging studies more frequently, "incidental" thyroid nodules are found more easily, leading to more biopsy and more surgery. Approx 50, 000 new thyroid cancer cases are expected in 2011 resulting in approx 2000 deaths. The decision to proceed with surgery depends on discussion between you and your treating physicians (surgeon, pcp & endocrinologist).

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: thyroidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Thyroidectomy: This is the removal of all or part of the thyroid gland. It is generally performed for rumors of the gland, occasionally for enlarged and hyper functioning glands that do not respond to medications.

Question 8

why bloodwork 6 weeks after partial thyroidectomy?

Accepted Answer

To see..: If residual thyroid tissue puts out normal amount of hormone.

Question 9

why am i gaining weight after my total thyroidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Metabolism: After the thyroid is removed, the body still needs thyroxin to help in metabolic processes. Perhaps the amount of synthetic or natural thyroxin replacement needs to be adjusted.

Question 10

i just had a total thyroidectomy, will i lose weight?

Accepted Answer

You shouldn't: Your doctor will supplement you with just enough thyroid hormone to keep your metabolic rate normal for you.

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Is it correct to say that the lower your tsh the higher your metabolism is and that should increase your weight loss? had thyroidectomy due to pap ca.

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What's the recovery time from a thyroidectomy?

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My question is should i undergo thyroidectomy?

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What are the common complications of thyroidectomy?

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What is the definition or description of: thyroidectomy?

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I just had a total thyroidectomy, will i lose weight?

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