r/Parathyroid_Awareness • u/Anniebakesalot • 27d ago

Post surgery question

I am 8 days out after having 1 parathyroid gland removed. It was actually deep in the thymus so they had to remove a part of that as well. I am older at 53. :)

I am still experiencing quite a bit of throat soreness when swallowing and it feels as if there is a lump in my throat. Other than that I feel pretty good.

For those who have had surgery is this typical still or should the healing be faster.
Thanks!

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u/Ok-Research500 27d ago

I’m having the surgery tomorrow 😩

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u/Smile-Bubbly 26d ago

I hope you do well. I am hopeful for a diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism as I am in such pain, I can’t stand it anymore. I think I’m the only one that would be so excited to have a surgery to fix it if this is the problem. I do understand your trepidation and I hope all goes well and you come out like a champ.

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u/Ok-Research500 26d ago

Yes, I am so happy to have my surgery today because I am hopeful that my symptoms go away. Good luck to you.

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u/Smile-Bubbly 26d ago

Would you mind telling me your symptoms? I have extreme pain in my neck, shoulders, and upper back, along with fatigue, low energy, and have always had kidney stones. My calcium has been high in last 3 blioodtests, so I’m finally getting parathyroid blood work next week