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How long after thyroid surgery does it take to return to a feeling of normalcy.?
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Thyroid Recovery: 2 factors. 1) recovery from surgery. Typically basic recovery from neck surgery is on the order of 5-10 days at which point surgical pain and initial wound healing complete. 2) if total thyroidectomy there will be a period of time needed to find a new balance to your thyroid replacement. In some cases thyroid replacement may be delayed until confirmation is made that all tissue was removed.
Answered 11/16/2016
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Depends on type: This is a question best addressed by your surgeon and endocrinologist as they will have the best information on the specifics of both your surgery and anticipated recovery.
Answered 3/14/2016
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Varies: Typically, ones feels better after several days, but stamina and feeling run down can last 2-3 weeks. This can vary widely, but you should expect to get slowly better everyday with the occasional bad day mixed in. Good luck. And be patient.
Answered 4/24/2015
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