Thyroidectomy life after

(Though this was originally written in 2009 about having a thyroidectomy or being thyroidless, it has been updated to the … Continued

This is the story of my thyroid and parathyroid surgery and the recovery process.

Welcome to the first installment of Thyroid Thursday. As promised, I will be sharing a post once a week during the month of September about thyroid health. Today I thought I would offer some tips I...

What I know now about breastfeeding, pain management, and swallowing after my thyroid surgery and my favorite post surgery eats.

Your thyroid gland produces some of the most important hormones in your entire body. But what happens if you have your thyroid removed? Or destroyed? Are you able to survive? The answer is yes and

In the spring of 2014, my allergies hit me hard—or so I thought. I was constantly stuffy, was plagued by ear pain and pressure (which I just attributed to ...

Have you recently had your thyroid removed? Are you suffering from symptoms AFTER having had your thyroid removed? Maybe you are gaining weight or losing your hair? If so, then this is the article for

Today, August 12, marks the 2 year anniversary of my total thyroidectomy. It was the first big health issue I'd had in my life...

Are you a thyroidectomy patient struggling to feel better after your thyroid removal? If so, then this article may help to explain why you are feeling the way that you do. Article highlights: Those without

Do you need thyroid surgery? Find out what to expect after your procedure and what life will be like after thyroid removal.

I had a partial thyroidectomy after finding out I had a 2.8cm nodule on my thyroid. These are the events that led up to my surgery.

Dr. Larian specializes in minimally invasive parathyroidectomy to treat hyperparathyroidism. Learn more about his method and schedule your consultation today.

After going into what I thought would be the removal of my right thyroid lobe, I woke up after a 9.5 hour surgery to be informed that both thyroid lobes were covered with cancer and had to be removed. January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Check Your Neck.

Life After Thyroid Surgery

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After thyroid surgery, it’s essential to adjust your diet for a faster recovery. Find out what to eat after thyroid surgery and which foods to avoid.

Your thyroid gland is a gland in the front of your neck responsible for metabolism regulation. In some cases, problems with the thyroid can require a thyroidectomy. A thyroidectomy is a type of surgery that involves removing part or all of the butterfly-shaped gland.

Parathyroid adenomas are abnormal growths on your parathyroid glands. These glands regulate your body’s calcium level. Too much calcium can lead to kidney stones, osteoporosis and other health issues.

All you need to do is go on a diet, get some exercise and the weight will just drop off. My former gyno told me I needed to go to a dietician. I told him that I have been watching what I eat ever since thyroid disease entered my life and am sick and tired of feeling guilty every time I put a bite of food in my mouth.

If you’re confused by the types of hormones that show up on your thyroid labs, use this guide to understand what your results mean for your health.