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I am due to go into hospital in may to have both my thyroids taken out as they are very large just wondering if anyone else has had this done and any advice about recovery time etc
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Nsdoubleh dawn_86474
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I had a total removal. Recently very was good. I suggest not talking much at first. 2 years later and my voice tends to get raspy. Ppl always ask me if I'm getting sick and it's just my normal "new" voice. It sounds like I just woke up. I also have difficulty clearing my throat, I must cough constantly and forcefully. I think it is because I returned to work rather quickly which required a lot of talking.
marilyn10235 Nsdoubleh
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Thanks
Marilyn
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marilyn10235 dawn_86474
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Hi Dawn had hemi thyroidectomy March 2015 & completion May 2015, recovery quick relatively painless & 2 years later all ok.
It's not too long an op usually done under GA.
You may not sing in a choir again but you will talk. They will check, your blood calcium levels to make sure parathyroids still ok & vocal chords before discharge, which is usually the day after op.
Marilyn
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