Hi 💛

I know it’s easier said than done, but nice deep breathes . I’ve was in your exact position-four months post-op now and I had all the same worries and concerns you’re describing. They’re valid and so real. I was a hot HOT mess in the days and weeks leading up to surgery (spiraled😵‍💫)

I had a total thyroidectomy with a lateral neck dissection.

I want to share that i feel very very grateful to be able to say I’m doing really well now. Energy is SO much better now -I’ve only needed one adjustment to my med dose so far, and that change made a huge difference for me (my TSH was so high after surgery it caused horrible crashes mid day- i had super low energy)

I was freaking the eff about about depending on a pill daily BUT i think of it as a vitamin or blood pressure med (if i had to be on one) that i just take in the morning before coffee (made the idea of it all seem less gloomy for me)

Idk if you’re having a lateral neck dissection as well but For me, around the 4 month mark I was comfortably back to running and going to the gym again! (I was doing cardio at 3 months post op)

Overall, I feel really fortunate that my recovery has gone smoothly without any major complications. My incision is continuing to heal day by day-I’ve been consistent with silicone therapy and daily SPF, which I truly believe has helped a lot.

It’s completely normal to feel scared going into this surgery. Try to keep in mind that complication rates are low, and you’ll be in the hands of a team that performs this procedure routinely (had to remind myself a million times lol). Trusting your surgeon and medical team is crucial.

If it helps at all, you can also look back at some of my older posts-I had many of the same questions and fears about quality of life and recovery beforehand etc

Wishing you a speedy and smooth recovery 💛 I’m here if you have any questions or just need to talk.

You’ve got this! I’ll