Question 1

will i gain weight after thyroidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid and weight: Appropriate treatment soon after thyroidectomy (surgical removal of the thyroid) should include thyroid hormone replacement.  This should provide adequate amount of thyroid hormone so that there should be no impact on weight.

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

how long does a total thyroidectomy take?

Accepted Answer

Thyroidectomy: Total thyroidectomy time varies drpending on how is it done, size of the thyroid and body habitus. Minimally invasive technique in experienced hands takes less than 30 min.

Question 4

can you tell me diets after thyroidectomy?

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Anything fine: After a thyroidectomy there is generally restriction on what you can and cannot eat.   Generally you may have some neck soreness immediately post-op which may be better to eat soft foods or liquids, but this should resolve in a day or two.

Question 5

what is it like to have a total thyroidectomy?

Accepted Answer

A routine surgery...: Will aim to remove all thyroid tissue.  This is done sometimes for goiter, thyroiditis, or cancer.  There is typically a single, midline neck incision that is used for removal of the organ.   Afterwards you may receive radioactive iodine to kill any cells that might have been missed.  You will need thyroid replacement on a daily basis after the surgery for the rest of your life.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

what are the effects of a partial thyroidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Usually no effect: On production of thyroid hormone- remaining thyoid tissue enough to give normal levels.

Question 9

what foods to avoid after a total thyroidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Thyroidectomy diet: "there are no uniform general dietary restrictions for patients who have had thyroid surgery, however your surgeon may ask you to temporarily institute a low iodine diet if you need to receive radio-iodine treatment for cancer after thyroidectomy." http://www.Utsouthwestern.Edu/utsw/cda/dept48055/files/317737.Html.

Question 10

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).

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