“Geez, why are all of these posts so doom and gloom? All of them!” *Continues scrolling Thyroid Cancer Support Groups* “Wow, they sure do complain a lot.” “I can’t believe everyone is so miserable. I …

Week 2 thyroidectomy what to expect during recovery

I’m not a doctor or an expert, I’m simply sharing my experience with thyroid cancer and the scar healing tips I used. Don’t follow the advice of internet strangers, especially if your doctor gives conflicting …

You’re probably wondering what to expect after your thyroidectomy. The good news is, there is life after thyroid removal. Your recovery period should be fairly short. The bad news? Nobody can tell you exactly what …

Thyroidectomy Day 1 No food or drink after midnight just like with any surgery. Check in was simple. Had to wait a few hours til surgery actually started but it was relaxing. I mostly stared …