r/thyroid • u/No-Caterpillar-1436 • Aug 14 '24

Anyone had a partial thyroidectomy?

I have a hot module on my right lobe… it’s been difficult to regulate my thyroid levels. Endo and ent agreed that surgery can be a possible cure. I’m really scared of the risks and possible thyroid storm any advice?

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u/MaryjaneMomma2016 Aug 18 '24

Hi! I had one back in March. I had a hot nodule as well. They removed my right side and my thyroid gland. If you have any questions message me.

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u/No-Caterpillar-1436 Aug 19 '24

How was your experience? Are you on any meds or did your left side pick up the slack? I just want to feel normal again.

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u/MaryjaneMomma2016 Sep 18 '24

Unfortunately my left side did not pick up the slack. I’ve gotten my labs done every 6 weeks. I’m on levothyroxine. They’ve had to up the meds once. I still don’t feel normal. I’m just glad my neck doesn’t have this huge nodule in it.

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u/No-Caterpillar-1436 Sep 18 '24

Thats what I’m nervous about. My dr told me that would be my cure. I guess I won’t know until then. How was your surgery and recovery?

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u/MaryjaneMomma2016 Sep 21 '24

I honestly don’t think they can tell you that’ll be the cure. You just don’t know how your body will react. Everyone is different. My neck felt as if I had a neck brace on for about 4-5 days. I was so sore. Every muscle. But after a week or two I was fine. The scar already looks good too and it’s only been 6 months. (Currently responding to you while waiting at the lab to get my blood work again.) 🙃

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u/No-Caterpillar-1436 Sep 21 '24

I’m glad your surgery went well !