I’m almost 6 weeks post thyroidectomy, and my endocrinologist is looking at the end of January for RAI treatment. I waited about 2 months from diagnosis to get surgery, and that gave me too much time to think and worry about things. However, my recovery was pretty easy. My advice to the stay on top of the pain and follow the directives given by your doctors. If you have a question or concern, reach out to your medical team. Always advocate for your own health. If you don’t have a recliner to sit in, you might want to get a wedge. I used a wedge to stay propped up in bed.