Getting Diagnosed with Thyroid Disease

[@nancystrong3303]

I just had surgery to remove my thyroid and I can't tell you how important and comforting your videos have been for me. I have watched them several times and the information you provided helped me to prepare for everything that is involved with surgery and recovery! Thank you so, so much!

[@Phatill]

The most positive I have come across on this topic, thank you so much, you have no idea how comforting this made me.

[@maloriew8904]

I just got my thyroid out at 22 after a long battle of thyroiditis and goiters about 5 on each side. I’m 4 days post op and already notice a difference in my lifestyle. Thank you so much for informative videos like these Rachel!

[@anneel6174]

Congratulations 🎉

[@RIP-gk5sl]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience.. I had a thyroidectomy two weeks ago and I really needed someone experienced to talk about it 🌹

[@beccosan01]

Your videos have made me feel so much better about my upcoming surgery. Thankyou for being so positive

[@weash4084]

Thank you so much for your videos. They’re helped me so much. I had my thyroid removed 2 weeks ago and I would go back and reference your videos. Thank you again!

[@leakimanh5064]

Thank you for this new video ❤ It makes me so happy ! I now have hope and plans for the future again ! I will know the final date for the surgery soon and I know it will be a new start in my life ! Being able to sleep on the side without hearing my heart and blood flow … Cannot wait to watch your future videos ! The one about the special diet sounds interesting !

[@tammyloh88]

Informative video! Good to see you doing well years after your op :)

[@brotherernest5993]

I have undifferentiated thyroid cancer aka anaplastic. My surgery has is 4/12/24, total removal and cancer in lymph nodes… it has spread… I am so thankful for your channel.

[@carrieshultzburke]

Get to the Clayman Thyroid Center in Tampa ASAP. Google it. They are the only surgeons who have cured anaplastic. So sorry.

[@skummamuru]

@brotherernest5993 How are you doing?

[@thehappyartichoke3012]

@@brotherernest5993 best of luck to you♥️♥️♥️

[@rev.ryanfurlong3848]

I had a total thyroidectomy June 21. Multinodular substernal goiter. Experiencing low calcium Getting blood rechecked in two days Two days ago calcium levels Were normal 9.1 but I still have numbness and tingling especially feet. Will it take some time for symptoms to go away even after calcium levels improve?

[@stephmar6693]

Hi there. Great video. You put in a lot of muscle. Did you take anything to bulk up? If so was it recommended as you now take hormone meds. In other words, did it affect your medications?

[@thehappyartichoke3012]

@@stephmar6693 hello! The only things I did where pay attention to my macronutrients like increasing my protein intake, and also lifting heavy weights. I didn’t take any medications to increase my muscle mass. I hope that helps!

[@Ash-vc6zs]

😊 Thank you

[@useribp]

Pls how you are now how your body and mind feel you have energy like normal people , im interessed to do this surgery ?

[@JeanPamelaDimalanta]

Hi, can i ask do you still go to hospital to monitor your fsh, t3 and t4 every month?

[@hyroonisha9344]

I am Nisha sixteen years old girl . I had goitre with hyperthyroidism for past 7 years i recently had surgery ( total thyroidectomy) on 11th may 2024 i am slowly getting improved but my voice still sounds like sore throat my doctor say that it will take time to recover.pls advice if it is normal or should i go for any other consultation or treatment

[@Leomom18]

Did you have TED? My husband does and keep getting conflicting answers whether the surgery is going to help it.

[@thehappyartichoke3012]

I'm sorry I'm not familiar with TED! I have Grave's disease :)

[@Leomom18]

@@thehappyartichoke3012it’s thyroid eye disease which is caused by Graves’ disease.

[@mariachua3780]

Any brand name of Calcium you would recommend? Is calcium with K-2 is also good? Thanks.

[@thehappyartichoke3012]

@@mariachua3780 I am so sorry I don’t have any specific brands to recommend, but I imagine a generic brand is just as good as any other!

[@RationalNon-conformist]

I would never take my thyroid out, unless it was absolutely necessary. Most of the time, it’s not necessary.

[@thehappyartichoke3012]

@@RationalNon-conformist I think it’s true for all of us that we would rather have all of our organs, but sometimes we have to make the best choices for ourselves even if they are hard ones!

[@anitah25]

Hello I had my thyroid removed, it's almost 3 weeks but the wound opened, and it's really hard for me to sleep in the night 😢 any advice please 🙏🙏 I'm just worried

[@thehappyartichoke3012]

Ouch! I would let your surgeon know right away

[@anitah25]

@@thehappyartichoke3012 Thank you 🙏

[@gladyssicad4927]

Go to your surgeon asap.

[@honeylynpoblete9731]

Hi my name is Honey Lyn and I was diagnosed a Hyperthyrodisim - Grave Disease last 2021 after I get birthed with my son and my eyes puffed-out it is both Bulgi and its hard for me because not all people my condition and sometimes there are other peopole think I’m angry or mad due to my bulgi eyes. Please help me to decide if I need to remove my tyroud I was totally scared that’s why it hard for me to think . My symptoms are: Bulgi Eyes Palpitate Hand and Feet tremaurs High BP High HR I want to live longer but I’m scared to take thyroidectomy 😢 Thanks for creating this kind of video about your journey because it help us a lot 🫶