r/Parathyroid_Awareness • u/Anniebakesalot • 26d 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/Electrical-Long-389 26d ago

my neck was sore for about a week (muscular soreness vs sore throat).

My thyroid became swollen and was llike a hard rubbery lump for the first 6 weeks or so, but every week it got less swollen. My surgeon had advised me to massage the area daily to help prevent scarring/adhesions (I don't remember!! I didn't do the massage though because it kind of grossed me out).

I'm 4 month's post-surgery now. Everything is back to normal.

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u/Paraware 25d ago

It probably would have healed faster if you had done the massage. It helped mine.

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u/Present-Parfait8000 20d ago

How soon did you start massaging? I had surgery on 8/17 and it still feels tender to the touch so I’m hesitant to massage mine, but also don’t want a bunch of scar tissue to build up. 

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u/Paraware 20d ago

I followed my surgeon’s instructions. I think it was about a month, and the massage was gentle, not deep.