I had at least one of my parathyroids removed too and had a calcium imbalance after my total thyroidectomy. My lips and around my mouth starting tingling and going numb. It was no problem, I just took 10 times the normal calcium dose for about 2 months. My remaining parathyroids finally came awake and took over.
Sorry you had such a bad time -- it was the easiest surgery I ever had. My thyroid was so enlarged that I actually felt a lot better right after surgery. It was such a relief to be able to swallow normally again. I think I was also greatly relieved as there was no invasive cancer. I had the FNA biopsy before the surgery and it was inconclusive due to abnormal cells. My scar is not bad at all either -- barely noticeable. I had a great surgeon -- a real joker. When I met him, I asked how much experience he had with thyroidectomies and he said they called him Mr. T because he took out so many thyroids. I figured a sene of humor on a surgeon was rare enough I would stick with him! |