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I feel weak 4 days after hemithyroidectomy. when can i expect to feel better?
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Usually 1-2 weeks: Thyroid surgery is major surgery and depending on age and other factors can require up to 1-2 weeks after the surgery to return to normal.
Answered 12/15/2012
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