Living with half a thyroid | Partial Thyroidectomy 2 Year check-in

It's been over two years since I had my partial thyroidectomy. In this video I do a check in and talk about living medicine free with half a thyroid.
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I'm Noelle. I'm an over-40 You Tuber obsessed with personal development, self improvement, psychology, communication, and productivity. Y'know...just trying to constantly evolve and be the best version of myself possible. No biggie.
I'm also a voice over talent by trade so sometimes I talk about that.
I'm originally from New Jersey, but went to school at NYU and lived in NYC for 13 years before coming to LA in 2010.

[@Gina_Bakari]

Had a partial thyroidectomy at 18. It's been 13 years since and my hormone levels have remained normal.

[@NoelleEve72]

That's great to know!

[@user-fs6gd1qx6c]

Wow...no symptoms like hypo or hyper ?

[@quickpstuts412]

Same. It’s been 14 years. No meds. Not hypo or hyper. I learned my nodules were due to inflammation attacking my thyroid, not due to hormonal imbalance of the actual gland. In some cases the thyroid is the victim to underlying stress or inflammation but it can still work properly with nodules or goiter.

[@Gina_Bakari]

@user-fs6gd1qx6c none. I go for regular check ups and everything is normal. I also don't have any symptoms

[@Gina_Bakari]

@quickpstuts412 good to know. Could have been the case with me because since then I have never had issues with my thyroid

[@quickpstuts412]

I had the partial surgery due to a goiter and lost my voice for a month (paralyzed vocal chord). 6 years later I developed nodules on the other half. But I'm so glad I kept the other half of my thyroid because it forced me to get to the root of my thyroid issues. These nodules and goiters don't just appear for no reason. I know for me, they were tied to my emotional health and long-time anxiety. I fixed my issues at the root (nutrition, lots of leafy greens, lower sugar, healthy fats, selenium) and the nodules shrunk. I now have my other half and my thyroid levels are normal. Often our bodies are crying out to us to address things in our lives, and that's what the thyroid issue was for me. The thyroid is the heart of our emotional well being. So even though I had part of it removed, until I removed what CAUSED the inflammation, that's why I was prone to nodules on the other side. When our inflammation gets too high, our bodies can attack our thyroids. It's so important to understand WHY these things develop.

[@Rosemary987-65]

Totally appreciate your comment. It reminds me to exam and adjust my lifestyle all over again. After removing my half thyroid 6 months ago luckily without any complications, I start letting my guard down and talking everything granted again. This is a warm awakening. Thank you.

[@quickpstuts412]

@@Rosemary987-65 That is so awesome! I'm still learning and growing but it is very freeing and it's also more confirming when I keep meeting people who admit they also had emotional issues and thyroid problems. They are definitely connected! Someone once explained that when you bottle up your emotions and keep your guard up, you store the negative energy in the body. In our case, our thyroid gets impacted, since it's the emotional center. Makes so much sense! I used to think stuff just happened. Not anymore. It's freeing to know we have some level of control. All the best to you!

[@pamelaturner2825]

Please check its me jen again.

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

Inflammation? So how do we keep that down?

[@quickpstuts412]

@@reflectionsinthebible3579 Stress and too much processed food are the primary cause of all autoimmune disease. Fix those two things and sleep well. Your body will thank you. Most women I talk to with thyroid issues admit to having emotional stress or anxiety. Get to the root of it or the problems don’t go away completely, even if you have surgery. The thyroid is a victim of underlying inflammation, not the main contributor. It’s reacting to inflammation.

[@SAVKA284]

I am waiting for a call from the hospital to go in for the removal of half my thyroid with a nodule. This video helps me to prepare for what's ahead & not to worry about it. It's knowing what's normal & what isn't is a massive help. Thank you!

[@NoelleEve72]

So glad it helped! Here's a video on my actual day of surgery you may find useful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWHTdXyefq-noqcsi=LTi3W9IEpBMnmgvC

[@pamelaturner2825]

I dont know your whole story but please check out it's me jen again before you do anything. I had a hyper nodules and was told I had to have my thyroid removed. I found jen and im cured and still have my thyroid.

[@pamelaturner2825]

Please check out it's me jen again!

[@SAVKA284]

@pamelsturner2825 Thank you so much for reaching out to me. I am aware of this procedure for the nodule rather than surgery but my nodule is classed as U4 (U5 is cancerous) & they have tried 3 times to biopsy it. To remove it is the only way for them to be able to give it a proper check for cancer & to remove the possible risk of cancer in the future. I have made the decision based on the risks & future peace of mind. But thank you for caring, we all have to look out for each other ❤❤

[@hagarelsherif8625]

I had the exact same surgery 3 years ago and thank god everything has been going great 🙏🏼 thank you for sharing your experience for all those out there who have concerns and don't know what to expect, I know I was. Wish you a happy and healthy life 🤗

[@KimDe05]

I had a partial thyroidectomy 25 years ago and my hormone levels have remained normal.

[@NoelleEve72]

That's great to hear!

[@idabee7605]

My husband is getting a hemithyroidectomy in about twenty days. He doesn’t feel great about the idea of taking medication for the rest of his life for it, so the prospect of the other half working extra hard is great to hear! Thanks for such an informative video, you’re incredibly well spoken.

[@NoelleEve72]

Thank you so much, Ida! Good luck to your husband!

[@user-fs6gd1qx6c]

How is your husband now? My hemi thyroidectomy is on tomorrow ...your husband's thyroid levels are normal now?

[@territrempner4782]

This helped ease my concerns as I am heading into surgery in a few days. I feel that I will be able to maintain my health naturally, as I too, lead a relatively healthy & active lifestyle. Thank you.

[@julieshoemaker3294]

How did everything turn out for you🙏🏻

[@Keep-on-ok]

That’s what I had. Went through 4 FNAs and 4 biopsies. My partial thyroidectomy was 8/10/2020. No cancer was found. I retained the right lobe of my thyroid. I can breathe much easier now. I feel fine and I hope my outcome is as successful as yours. I eat healthy too!

[@marymarth7298]

I had 4 FNAs too a couple of weeks ago. A total of 17 needles in my neck. Wasn't expecting that many but it was very tolerable. I am supposed to have half my thyroid removed but it's not an emergency. One of the nodules is huge and they said it was benign but really not 100 percent positive until it's removed and sent over to the lab again for full pathology report.

[@ni98782]

Hello do you eat thyroxin ?

[@benitasantillanes7610]

I am literally in the hospital now in recovery for the same surgery yestetday! I also just had 1/2 my thyroid removed because of hurtle cells. I'm waiting for pathology results. I'm praying NO CANCER! my Dr said it didn't look like cancer either! Thank you for this video!

[@NoelleEve72]

Good luck with your recovery!

[@benitasantillanes7610]

@@NoelleEve72 thank you! recovery was great! NO CANCER and I am all healed up! blood & calcium levels are all good! thank you again for your response! :)

[@NoelleEve72]

@@benitasantillanes7610 wonderful! I'm so happy to hear that!

[@ronmartino9834]

Thank you for sharing. I'm having my partial thyroidectomy a week from today and found your videos very helpful with my concerns.

[@NoelleEve72]

Glad to hear they were helpful! Good luck with your surgery, Ron!

[@dschepp1]

Having a partial next month. Thank you for sharing this and easing some fears.

[@NoelleEve72]

So glad I could help in any way. Good luck with everything!

[@BuddhaBeanie]

I was told that a CT revealed that 1/2 my thyroid was removed by surgery. But I have never had thyroid surgery. When I raised this with my doctor, he said that it was no big deal, probably born this way and that my thyroid levels are perfectly fine. Most people live very normally with at least a small piece of thyroid tissue.

[@Truther00]

to all my fellow partial thyroid survivors 👍🏼

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

❤ I just joined the club night before last night.

[@pamelaturner2825]

I know that everyones story has different circumstances but i want to make them aware that there are other things besides thyroid removel for some people. 12 years ago i was diagnosed with hyper nodules. I was told i had to have my thyroid removed or take radioactiv iodine. Both options where not exceptable to me. I found ethanol ablation. 12 years later im still fine. There is a woman on u tube who is named its me jen again. Its all about nodules. The procedure that i had done 12 years ago is finally recognised and starting to become covered by insurance. I am so 🙏 grateful.

[@Passs0011]

Hi Noelle, I live in South Africa. The sun is always shining here and there is always the risk of developing skin cancer if you have a light skin. I developed a growth on the lower eye lid of my right eye. I do not know if it is cancer or just a benign growth but I went on a high nutrition diet for about two months and the growth have shrunk noticeably. I would like to share the diet with you. The soup Ingredients: - two handfuls of Chopped broccoli, one chopped onion (purple), two bags of green tea, two pinches of mixed herbs, two sticks of cut celery, Two handfuls of frozen and crushed spinach or kale, half a table spoon of crushed garlic, Three shakes of black pepper, seven shakes of turmeric, two tablespoons full of apple cider vinegar (with the mother), one bag of white onion powder soup for flavour, a hand full of cooked red speckled beans and a handful of cooked mince meat. Just add all the ingredients in a pot, add boiling water and switch the stove on high till the water boils. Then lower the heat until the water simmer, Let the soup simmer for an hour. The soup is now ready. I would only drink water in the morning. At 12h00 I would start eating the soup. There will be about two helpings that you can eat in the 12h00 to 18h00 time frame. I also ate a fruit salad every day in the 12h00 to 18h00 time frame. (Note: Apparently turmeric reduces the effect of some chemotherapy drugs and thus should not be taken during chemotherapy.) During the rest of the week I would also eat food that contains vitamin D like avocado’s, mushrooms, liver and eggs in the 12h00 to 18h00 time frame. It seems to be working for me, maybe it will also work for you. I pray to God the Father in the name of Jesus Christ that you will stay cancer free. Amen. I would also like to share the following six videos with you about salvation and two videos about evolution: Evolution vs. God kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5TCiGyMqd99ZqM DESTROYING Evolution In Under 3 Minutes kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYjIlIOtp7apaMU Watch the Holy Spirit Work in Her Heart (Very Moving) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3OooHxoqpuef6s Fearing The Lord, God’s Discipline & Sharing The Gospel kzbin.info/www/bejne/mna2ZoqNa5uAqNE A Clear Gospel Presentation by Pastor Steven Anderson - How to go to Heaven kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4moloCNeN2sqLM The Plan of Salvation kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp7OmYWDhdunlZI How to Get Saved kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5u6lZ6rq9eHbNU The Truth About Hell (Selected Scriptures) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4fdk5uVmbGkadU Best regards Chris “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life”. John 3:16 (King James Version Bible) Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son Of God the Father.

[@kasnathan6592]

Omg!! I am going through the exact same diagnosis..2 biospsies were done and it was a typical. Whatever you said in your video is what exactly all the terms were used in the histo report. Wow...and I am due for my surgery in Sep to get a hemithyroidectomy. This video was so useful and gave me some insight. Thank you so much

[@NoelleEve72]

Glad to hear it was helpful! Good luck with everything!!!

[@northwoodslife8456]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We have tons in common, it's very neat! I had a partial thyroidectomy yesterday because of a suspicious nodule. I'm waiting on the final lab results and like you, my surgeon said he didn't see or feel any cancer during my surgery. I'm so happy to hear that you don't need thyroid hormone medication. I'm feeling very encouraged by this video. Hoping for the best! 🙏💞

[@NoelleEve72]

You are so welcome! I'm glad my video could be of help if even in a little way. I should make a playlist because I have earlier videos that document my healing process and scar if those interest you. Good luck on your results and keep me posted! ❤

[@northwoodslife8456]

@@NoelleEve72 I'd be very interested in your playlist! Thank you so much!

[@morganog2356]

I am getting ready to have my surgery done next month. I'm nervous about it and the after effects. Thank you for sharing

[@ashemanall]

Am on my way too 😢😢😢

[@00Mrsx00]

Sitting on the hospital bed, one day after getting a partial thyroidectomy (centre and right side removed). Waiting for lab tests and pathology to know if all is OK and medication is needed. Feeling except for a sore throat, a bit of neck muscle pain and a rosacea flare up. Good to hear your story.

[@NoelleEve72]

Thank you! Good luck with everything, Carla!

[@parveenyadav2583]

Same here... Mine turned out non malignant

[@manpreetsahni6102]

I am happy to see you talk normally. I was told to get the thyroid removed too but i am scared that my doctor might kill me.

[@NoelleEve72]

Well any medical operation is scary but I just had to remind myself that thyroid surgery is incredibly common. I was very happy and grateful when it was over though. Good luck to you!

[@manpreetsahni6102]

@@NoelleEve72 Hi my surgeon just took out the half which was my first choice too. My surgery took place two days back. I still have the drainage tube but I am happy that I am alive and doing chores normally. My neck is stiff because of tube. My only concern is everyone in family is saying I should have taken out my whole thyroid but I am happy and satusfied that the swollen and cancerous lobe is out. The other lobe is fine so far and I am not living on any thyroid pills.

[@lashawnhopson6379]

Two weeks ago today I had partial (left) thyroidectomy due to enlarged goiter mainly located on the isthmus. I’m still healing. In a couple weeks I will be tested to see where my levels are at. Also awaiting pathology on what was removed. Having troubles sleeping comfortable and wearing cpap due to sleep apnea.

[@magicboy6650]

Wow, so many partial thyroidectomies in 2020! Me, too! I appreciated this video; it was great to hear someone else’s story. Mine is almost exactly the same as yours! I will say I deal with low iron off and on. I thought maybe the removal of my nodules might fix that. Apparently not. Recently I started dealing with excessive heart palpitations again; I’m also getting constipated these days, dealing with sinus issues constantly lately, and for about the past two months my memory has declined. I’m only 39. So, I’m curious about my levels and will be getting tested again in September. Anyone else dealing with these symptoms?

[@NoelleEve72]

Well actually since you mention it, yes! But I attributed those symptoms to perimenopause, which seems to just eff up everything! (The sinus thing is pretty specific though, and I've been having that very recently hmm 🤔)

[@jerryvincent8402]

I had half of my thyroid removed in 1975. Until a month ago I wasn’t taking any med’s. My doctor said that the test indicated that i should be taking a pill once a day So no noticeable difference.

[@TheGuzman]

I'm a voice over talent too. I removed half of my thyroid in 2005 and have been on a small medication daily. I was wondering if one can live with half of a thyroid withou medicine. I found your video. Glad to see that this is possible. I would love to do that. Have to talk to my doctor.

[@NoelleEve72]

Good luck Gustavo! Obviously if my levels change I will go on medication but so far they've remained constant.

[@TheGuzman]

@Gospel Magic Wow. That's awsome. Do you do any special diet or something, to maintain the good levels of your thyroid?

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

I’d feel safer if they’d give me some hormone. Don’t rock the boat.

[@veerobinson1504]

I just had my left thyroid/goiter removed 3 days ago. I’m super fatigued and have the chest congestion pain. I hope my scar heals as well as yours did.

[@NoelleEve72]

Sorry to hear that you are feeling fatigued and congested. I wish you the best of luck with your recovery!

[@doc0106]

How are you feeling now @vee robinson?

[@lashawnhopson6379]

Two weeks today and I’m still having some congestion as well.

[@julieshoemaker3294]

I am going thru a similar thing! I just got a thyroid biopsy on a nodule that came back inconclusive so I will need a partial and maybe a full thyroidectomy I am so upset and scared but your video helped me a lot so thank you so much My biggest fear is losing the entire thyroid and what life will be like with no thyroid I am also nervous about the scar and the healing

[@NoelleEve72]

Glad it could provide some comfort! Just make sure to have good communication with your doctor. I requested that she only do a partial with the understanding that I would have to have a second surgery to remove the whole thyroid if it turned out to be cancer. Obviously it turned out fine. But no matter what happens, keep in mind that this is a very common procedure and I know plenty of people who have no thyroid but take meds and are doing really well. So try not to worry. It'll be over before you know it. Good luck with everything!

[@samanthagallegos7357]

I had the same exact problem as you, I got my left side removed yesterday and determined it was not cancer as well.

[@NoelleEve72]

So glad to hear that Samantha!

[@bluebanana0514]

Hi Samantha, congratulations for not cancer! may I ask you how it went and if you are feeling well? I have the same upcoming and I am terrified ! Noelle, many thanks for sharing your story!

[@gypsygirl288]

NoelleTheFirst, watching your videos I am smiling. I am 66 and have a comic bent myself. I am looking at my own partial thyroidectomy in November after a growing nodule has reached 4.9 cm and while I am not looking forward to it, I am already trying to think what joke I will tell the operating room on my way to sleep. I love to give them a joke and them have to figure out the ending. muahahahaha Thank you for the videos. They are full of information that bring people comfort and lower their fears. That's a great gifting. I hope my outcome is benign and easy recovery like your own.

[@NoelleEve72]

Thank you so much for your sweet message! Good luck with your PT and I wish you an easy and speedy recovery. I imagine the nurses love having a patient like you who's full of good humor and positivity!

[@gypsygirl288]

@@NoelleEve72 I wanted to let you know the outcome of my surgery. When they got inside they found not one but two nodules about the same size. One ruptured. Together they were the size of a baseball. I kept saying it felt like they removed a baseball out of my neck. It was all benign. I had to have a larger incision than planned but it isn't bad. The normal weight of a healthy thyroid is 10 g and the left side of my thyroid removed weighed 30 g. I have been healing well and I am awaking every am not sick at my stomach anymore. I have to go back in 3 months for more extensive examination of the right side to see if I get to keep it. I hope I do but I won't be afraid if I have to have a completion. But on an even better note, they found a pulmonary issue that presented itself during this surgery and I have already seen a specialist and it is easily fixable. It has awakened me to work on doing better with a healthy and active lifestyle. And as for the joke before surgery.....I didn't get a chance. When they rolled me into the operating room, the nurses were all singing Bohemian Rhapsody. LOLOL

[@NoelleEve72]

@@gypsygirl288 Wow! That sounds intense but you sound like you are rolling with the punches and have the most positive attitude, which is great! So glad they were benign, and I am glad you're not waking up sick to your stomach anymore! Good luck and here's to a speedy recovery!

[@Optimus19572]

@@gypsygirl288 Hello, we’re you having heart palpitations before your thyroidectomy? I have been having palpitations and I am afraid of them finding something when I have my left lobe removed next month. How is your pulmonary issue?

[@gypsygirl288]

Yes I had palpitations. I am free now!!!!!

[@socialitehype]

This was a great video. I’m getting surgery next month and am pretty scared about all the after effects but this gave me a sense of peace! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this

[@NoelleEve72]

You are so welcome! Good luck with everything!

[@Javalava111]

Me too, right side coming out. 😟

[@binsun5377]

Thanks for sharing your story. The fine needle aspiration of my nodule also suggested Hurthle cell lesion, which can be good or bad as you said. A diagnostic partial thyroidectomy was recommended. I am not scared of the surgery, but super anxious about the outcome of the nodule.........

[@chrisedwards5168]

This is my exact situation right now. My results are inconclusive but the cells are mutating inside one of the nodules on my thyroid. The mutated cells are identified as Hurthle cell Neoplasm. Next week I will schedule my surgery to have half my thyroid removed. There will be a pathologist there, so when my doctor removes that lobe, he/she will determine whether there is cancer in my thyroid. If yes, they’ll have to remove the other lobe as you explained. My doctor told me it’s even rarer for men (I am one) to have nodules, let alone pathologies, so it’s all super perplexing. I’m hoping/praying for a positive outcome like yours. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Bless you. I’m going to share this video with my family. Can you tell me how long the recovery was after the surgery?

[@ism8144]

Chris, it was certainly scary when I had half of mine removed at the end of 2019. Same situation as yours. Surgery will go well, recovery will be about 2 to 3 weeks. Take it easy!! I had a bit of a complication with my vocal chords for about 2 months after my surgery, I had a whisper of a voice, that was the hardest. But this is rare, nevertheless my voice returned. The scar on my neck is a bit sensitive, considering you nerves are cut, etc. I don't take meds, live the same as before. Good luck with the results. If it makes a difference, I was 39 at the time of my surgery. Cheers!

[@claudiahughesmusic7606]

Everyone who can maintain one lobe should do it 👌

[@dairevilla9106]

currently waiting to get my appointment for my partial thyroid removal, same situation they cant determine what the lumps on my thyroid are so they have to remove one half. Im so unbelievably anxious about it all but this video was so encouraging thanks for sharing your experience!😢💕

[@NoelleEve72]

Thank you so much, Daire! I wish you the best of luck with everything! I do have a surgery day video as well, if you wanted to check that out.

[@doseofsarcasm4895]

Hopefully your shoulder is back to normal now, it's been two years + since this video so hopefully that 'vacuum shoulder' isn't still lingering but if so, hopefully your hubby is still giving you a little s*** about it, lol. My surgery is Tuesday morning, it's interesting that they found nothing and that lots of people in the comments had the same thing happen, knowing it was nothing after the fact. In my case the biopsy showed cancer, papillary thyroid carcinoma to be specific (left side only), so, it has to come out. I'm just watching some videos to get ready so it was nice to hear that things went good for you and at the time of this video, things were back to normal.

[@Optimus19572]

How are you doing after the removal and what is your treatment plan?

[@doseofsarcasm4895]

@@Optimus19572 Hey, thanks for asking, I actually have been making a video series to chronicle everything. I've shot and uploaded 4 videos to a different channel but they are all private, some help I am right, haha. It has been fine though, it was only a partial, they took out my left thyroid lobe. My blood work was fine when I had a follow up a couple months after but more recently my TSH levels skyrocketed so I had to start taking levothyroxine. I have another blood test in April so we'll find out then how the medication is working. Other than that nothing has changed for me, I can't say I have any of the common side effects of the removal or the medication at this point but I'm just 10 months out from the procedure. Have you had a diagnosis, recently had the surgery?

[@americanpancakelive]

@@doseofsarcasm4895 HI- I was curious at what TSH level your doctor is targeting for you. My wife also had Papillary cancer and had the left lobe and isthmus removed about 4 months ago.

[@doseofsarcasm4895]

@@americanpancakelive Hey Pancake, sorry to hear the news about your wife, it's been 4 month post op, how is she doing? In terms of a target rate I just had bloodwork done last week and I was at about 4.4 which he said was a little high, he wants it below 4. I did voluntarily go off of the medication for several weeks, I won't get into why, nothing bad though but before that I think I was around 2.3 which he was happy with. I'm back on the medication now and since the start he's had me on 25 MCG. About 1 year ago my levels were high at that dosage so he told me to take (2) 25 MCG pills on Saturday and Sunday, that ultimately brought it down to about 2.3 as I said above so he was good keeping me on that plan, 1 pill M-F and 2 on the weekends. Hopefully this information helps, all the best to you and your wife.

[@americanpancakelive]

@@doseofsarcasm4895 thanks for the timely response. She is doing alright I suppose but it is kind of confusing because her surgeon advised that the target rate should have been .04 which seems crazy. HER current endocrinologist is wanting her to be between 100 and 200 and she is currently at 2.62 so he modified her schedule she takes 50 daily and 100 on Sunday. We both decided that ultimately you have to listen to one guy (right?) so she has faith in this endocrinologist. Thanks a ton for the info - it make us feel better.

[@dima685ds6]

Hi Noelle, this is a fantastic reassuring story and thank you for sharing. I hope you continue to do well. Myself preparing for my half removed here in Australia at the end of the month. No option than surgery. Having a huge nodule TRADS 3 77x48x45 mm (externally appearing benign and confirmed through FNA) in my left lobe which has been causing compressive effects. Not too concerned about the surgery itself but more terrified with after effects, such as medication need, weight gain, fatigue, etc. My thyroid function and hormone levels are normal even with this nodule. I am the most terrified about the aspect of not being able to maintain my exercise level, e.g. HIIT, cycling and heavy weight training after the partial thyroid removal. I have read many horror stories. How soon were you able yo get back to your exercise routine after the surgery? All the best to you.

[@shemiRxx]

How did it go and how was your recovery? Hoping it went well 🙏🏽 I’ll also be doing a partial thyroidectomy in 2 days and so nervous 🥺

[@evelynf3169]

How did your surgery go? I have compression symptoms as well and they are saying I need to have surgery most likely. As it’s compressing my trachea slightly to the right and rowing down into my thoracic inlet.

[@benderw1187]

Thanks for the video it has made me feel a little better - at least in the moment. I had high calcium levels which turned out to be a parathyroid issue so was booked into have 1 parathyroid removed then got hit with the oh actually we can see nodules on the right side of your thyroid. scans, ultrasounds and inconclusive fine needle biopsy has lead to me being booked in have partial thyroidectomy as well as the parathyroidectomy tomorrow ... the surgery was only scheduled 3 days ago so I am all full of nerves and cannot turn my brain off. Obviously I am hoping for the same outcome as you. No cancer and no meds 😊

[@NoelleEve72]

Good luck and hope it goes well! It'll be over before you know it!

[@hadiaanwar7618]

Did your levels go back after partial thyroidectomy & parathyroidectomy?

[@benderw1187]

@@hadiaanwar7618 yes, my thyroid and parathyroid hormone have been fine since my surgery. I ilogically didnt feel safe about my thyroid hormone levels until my 6month reviews and it's been seven now

[@maserati925]

I have an enlarged thyroid and my internist said that it’s possible that the endocrinologist will remove my thyroid, I’m not sure why the whole thyroid because I don’t have hyper/hypothyroidism and no cancer-it’s just a little annoying to swallow. I will ask if a partial thyroidectomy is more reasonable when I talk with the endocrinologist. It’s all a bit scary.

[@NoelleEve72]

Good luck Tiffany!

[@tmcghee6082]

Same here. They told me last year I should think of getting mine removed because of it being so swollen and causing problems with breathing. They didn't even suggest a partial. I'm so on edge on what to do

[@musicgirl220]

Mine keeps getting bigger too.. Hoping it will stop I’m really scared of having partial or full removal & & gain weight 🙈

[@Inspired_mindz1]

I hope my outcome is like yours! I just had half of my thyroid removed and still waiting results. I am praying that mine is not malignant like yours!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@NoelleEve72]

Good luck with everything!!!

[@Inspired_mindz1]

@@NoelleEve72 did you have some swelling in the area of your incision?

[@NoelleEve72]

@@Inspired_mindz1 yeah a bit, but it went down after a few weeks.

[@raizamarie3555]

I will also undergo partial thyroidectomy , i wish I will do great also, thank you for the encouraging words! ❤️

[@NoelleEve72]

I'm sure you will do great! Good luck!

[@dipankarroy5805]

U have grave disease

[@LazaroCasanova]

Thank you for posting this. I just took out half of my thyroid a few days ago and now waiting my final biopsy. This video has helped calm some of my concerns.

[@NoelleEve72]

Glad to hear it! Good luck with everything!

[@varunsingh7068]

Hey how was your final report after biopsy ...

[@mixc8]

I just had a partial on Monday, the surgery went fine. So far of course my thought hurts this is the 3rd day, eating soft food. So far I have not been given any mediation. I am hoping all goes well.

[@NoelleEve72]

Good luck with everything!!!

[@mixc8]

@@NoelleEve72 Thank you! Your video gave me some hope :)

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

And how are you now? You wrote that at the point I am now exactly.

[@barbarars5958]

I had the same surgery almost a year ago on July 2020 and i watched your video idk why i didn’t comment a year ago but this was a very helpful video, thank you very much for uploading. Super surprised because our cases are very similar almost the same but i was only 17 at the time lol greetings from mexico🇲🇽

[@kevinkaralus9568]

Been watching a lot of these videos , I having surgery on Wednesday, very helpful and answered a lot of questions!

[@JoB888]

I have half a thyroid, but in my case, I was born with only one lobe. Pretty rare. Never had medication and I'm 52.

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

Wow.

[@marymarth7298]

You look amazing!

[@NoelleEve72]

Thanks so much!!!

[@user-vc5wl7uq2x]

Hello Noelle, I did my thyroid lobectomy last July 27, 2023. Although my thyroid hormones became normal some of my symptoms didn’t go away. 💔💔💔😔

[@jeannicolas6807]

I just had my surgery A week ago. As i was browsing i saw your video.thank you for this information. ☺️

[@NoelleEve72]

Thanks so much Jean! Good luck with your recovery!

[@pamelaturner2825]

Btw they are even treating some cancerous nodules with rfa ablation now.

[@NoelleEve72]

Wow, good to know!

[@timvinall4802]

Very good video ,I'm actually having half of my thyroid removed in 2 months ,not looking forward to surgery at all ,1st time under for me 😂

[@NoelleEve72]

Same! I had never had surgery before that! The good news is that it will be finished before you know it. Good luck with everything!

[@timvinall4802]

@@NoelleEve72 thankyou !

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

Hi. I just had mine removed two nights ago. Just half removed. And I’m still scared…about if my other half will take over because that can be dangerous and I’m worried about it being able to be checked often. Doesn’t seem they do I don’t know…I have my check up some time this week I think or next.

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

Oh and this was my fourth time going under. Don’t worry too much about that. They do watch you closely.

[@louisgroenwold2413]

Same here, a lump of more than an inch on my left lobe and a small lump on my right. There was only half of my thyroid removed and the small lump on my right as well. I am taking 75 microgram medication.

[@NoelleEve72]

Good luck with everything!

[@mkrp4]

Thanks for update. Cool!

[@ynnel_09]

i just search this topic.Thanks for sharing.Now i understand why my surgeon remove all my thyroid.I hope i had an option like yours before the surgery but anyway that was 11 yrs.ago.No explanation at all. I just trust the doctors.We have same situations there's only a lump mine is on the right side of my neck non cancerous and everything was normal even my bloodtest.They did to me was total thyroidectomy.Now i had to take thyroid hormone replacement medicine lifetime.If only i could turn back the time and had a knowledge about this situation before definitely choose not to remove all.

[@NoelleEve72]

Sorry to hear that but hope you're doing well with your medication. I understand that treatment was a little bit more aggressive several years ago, but more recently there seems to be a shift to a less aggressive approach in treating thyroid issues. Good luck with everything! ❤

[@ynnel_09]

Oh thank u☺️

[@phanypieee]

Hey! I also have half a thyroid! And I wanted to know if you take medication now? And how are you coping with it all? Did you change anything with your nutrition? Thank you!

[@NoelleEve72]

Hi! Still not on any medication. I eat everything in moderation with a heavy emphasis on plant fiber and whole foods. Trying to be better about exercise and get some good activity 3-4 times a week. Good luck with everything!

[@phanypieee]

@@NoelleEve72 that’s great news!! thank you 🙏🏻!!!!

[@rehanamalik2616]

My question is that do you feel fatigue or upset stomach or not?

[@meenasayyad5970]

Hello!! I had my partial removal thyroidectomy few days back. The scar is scary to watch and I hate myself. The Doctor has assured me that it’s won’t be visible after sometime. Today after watching your video I’m kind of relieved that it my become better. My question is what did you do for your scar…. How did the mark go and how long did it take?

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

Why worry about the scar? That should be the least of your worries.

[@CH19-v4f]

Am going into hospital to get this done as my left side of my tyroid has a big massive lump and when trying to sleep it's pressing against my blood vessels on my neck and making me no been able to breath

[@LM344_]

I had a the same surgery and I feel like the report stated at 75% chance it could be c tissue based on pathology and so I went with the surgery but now I feel bad because I took half of it out based on the pathology and they continue to keep on medication I don’t think I need it. So I am concerned.

[@Thisislow]

My doctor found three significant nodules in my thyroid, all of them are in right lobe. They are benign but I have pressure on my throat most of the time. I am recommended to undergo partial thyroidectomy but I’m still indecisive.

[@NoelleEve72]

Glad to hear they are benign. Yes, it's hard to opt for surgery when it's not absolutely necessary. Good luck in whatever you decide!

[@kyeoptawerk93ah]

is it common for people's biopsies to be inconclusive? i've had two biopsies across 5 years now and both were told to me as for sure benign. i'm finally going to get my left lobe removed in august because the original nodule that was found 5 years ago has grown a lot and there is another smaller nodule on that side as well. i'm nervous about it but it seems all the videos i've watched of others experiences have all been generally good

[@NoelleEve72]

Well, I think when they can't say definitively that's when they recommend surgery as in my case. But I'm sure yours are fine though they may just want to take them out due to their size? Anyway I wish you the best!

[@ellebeemangles1231]

Hi Noelle did you monitor calcium/ magnesium levels? What about Vitamin D?? How were these affected???

[@romilanoman888]

Hi,. All same going with me,bt aftr partial removal of thyroid,my tsh is 8...wht was yours?

[@ishitanaha9732]

Your experience is so good scar so less visible I hope my goes the same.

[@NoelleEve72]

Good luck, Ishita!

[@trendingvideos8835]

Hey Ishita ..how was your surgery and how are you doing now?

[@nicolekeeney777]

I had half of mine removed but my calcium is still a little elevated. My calcium did drop to a normal range but then went up .2. I did have to go on thyroid medicine at a low dose. My parathyroid levels are normal again. Has anyone had a elevated calcium level after half being removed?

[@CarineGhanso]

I had partial removal of my thyroid one year 4 months ago after being diagnosis with hyperthyroidism. I was placed on thyroixine 125mg. It almost killed me as I became very weak. Thyroixine was reduced to 100mg, I still witness the same situation. Presently I am on 50mg which is still raising up my t3 and I am still weak. Please madam I am thinking of stopping thyroixine completely after listening to you. What do you think? Thank you for sharing

[@NoelleEve72]

@CarineGhanso Hi. No you should follow your doctor's orders. My levels were normal so I did not need to be on medication. But if your levels are not, you need medication. Please talk to your doctor.

[@Discussions1]

Was the partial thyroid surgery removal was done on your neck or your inner lip?

[@JALEX08]

Hello dear, First at all thank you for sharing your story. I would like to know why type of cream you use for the scar???

[@ambermik2940]

Seriously, her neck looks great!!

[@mw87675]

Did you have a hard time swallowing before yours was removed? I am with my enlarged thyroid on the right. I am on on medicine but don't know if they will want it removed when my doctor speaks to me Monday. I just picked up my results today. Have to wait until Monday to talk to my pcp.

[@NoelleEve72]

I didn't. Honestly I couldn't even feel or see that there was a lump but my doctor noticed it during a routine checkup. Good luck with everything!

[@ozarupal]

Thank you for the video. I had it before about 7 months. How long did you feel tightness in the neck and did you have any experience of food getting stuck at times?

[@NoelleEve72]

i! No, I never noticed a thing! It was my doctor who noticed a lump during a routine check-up. She could also see it when I swallowed but I couldn't see anything!

[@ozarupal]

Thank you. I mean after the surgery , was there any tightness in the area with stitches and any difficulty in swallowing?

[@NoelleEve72]

@ozarupal no difficulty swallowing. Mainly just itchiness at the incision site as it was healing.

[@ozarupal]

Thank you

[@user-xd7ri4db8u]

Thank you this video it’s really helpful

[@NoelleEve72]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@elifu811]

I use 125 mcg of levothyroxin.

[@bettyamos4583]

Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

[@MsRae05]

Thanks for this. I had same partial thyroid surgery 3months ago. I’m having issues with my voice as I can’t sing as I used to. I can hardly shout when calling out for my daughter. Is this normal? Do you think it’ll eventually heal up?

[@NoelleEve72]

I do remember my voice being weaker when I had to project. And it took several months to fully heal but it eventually did.

[@tysonswonderwheels5280]

I am so scared I found out that I have to have 1/2 of my removed 😞😞😞😞😞😞

[@NoelleEve72]

I know it's scary, but you'll do great. The surgery will come and go before you know it!

[@mirandaribera3637]

I am so lost on what to do. Please help if you can!! I had a partial thyroidectomy November 2021… I then got an IUD October 2022. I suddenly developed adult acne.. ALL over my face. I have never had acne in my life. I removed the IUD (mirena) April 2023. I had blood work done to see if my thyroid levels are normal… they are perfect. What the heck is going on with my face? 😢

[@NoelleEve72]

Sorry to hear that! 😞 Have you seen a dermatologist?

[@ogbeborchristabel9276]

Antibiotic thyroid medicine from Dr emuakhe on KZbin from Africa vanished my thyroid case and haven't seen any reoccurrence to date, you're truly an epitome of good treatment............m

[@sarahfellner6502]

What is your symptoms

[@katecate4387]

I have my surgery in 14 of December I m a bit scared let say, also worried about the scar ,I just want to ask did you had stitches or it was glued?thanks for sharing you experience with us jus nervous about everything if my scare is gonna be big and visible

[@NoelleEve72]

Hi Kate! Well first of all good luck with your surgery and I'm sure everything will go great! I did have dissolvable stitches...not sure if they also did glue. Your scar will definitely heal and fade over time. Just make sure to care for it and keep it out of the sun! Not sure if you saw my scar reveal video but that may be helpful to you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXurXoOkps95rdk

[@katecate4387]

@@NoelleEve72 thank you very much

[@NoelleEve72]

@@katecate4387 You're welcome! Also here is my surgery day video which will hopefully ease some of your fear: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWHTdXyefq-noqc

[@katecate4387]

I have to remove just half of it ,have I thyroid lobe ,and the doctor said to me the scar is gonna be 7cm and just to the hyoid bone 🤷🏻‍♀️do you think I can have a option to choose where my scare can be ?I was really shock the day I found out I have to remove half of it. And I couldn’t think properly about the question

[@NoelleEve72]

@@katecate4387 Well it's good that it is only half even though that may feel scary. Not sure that you can choose where to have your scar, but you can always call your doctor/surgeon and ask. I was originally supposed to get my full thyroid removed, but the night before surgery I called my surgeon and requested that if at all possible, I would like to keep half, and she agreed with that request. As it turned out, it was not cancer and because I still have half a thyroid I didn't need to go on meds. So it's always good to communicate with your doctors.

[@martagomez4305]

hi thank you for your video I just got a partial left side thyroidectomy and i’m in a bit of pain but i’m wondering what now ? like should I do what differently ?

[@NoelleEve72]

Hi Marta, you should follow up with your doctor and see what they recommend.

[@coccinella29]

Hello! Thank you for video. I also had na partial Thyrodecetomy, but years ago , when i was stil im my primary school. Of course they give me pills to take every day and I am still doing that. The thing is, that i want to quit that pils. Did anyone manage that? I would be happy any answer. Than you all.

[@FloatLikeButter]

How was the recovery and the pain afterwards... like what was you able to not do and how was eating??

[@NoelleEve72]

Mainly just tired. The pain wasn't bad at all-- the itching of the healing incision was way worse than the pain but I found that ice packs helped with that. I was prepared to eat soft foods but I didn't really have to. I just ate pretty normally. For me it felt less like a sore throat and more like the outside of my neck was bruised. So swallowing was totally fine.

[@musicgirl220]

@@NoelleEve72 Have you gained any weight?

[@NoelleEve72]

@@musicgirl220 Hi! No in fact I actually lost about 4 lbs during the pandemic. So maintaining my weight has been fine.

[@kavitavishnukhatri628]

Do everyone feel stretching in throat in cold cough

[@user-fs6gd1qx6c]

I had hemi thyroidectomy last week...

[@LM344_]

Also how long after surgery did you feel normal?

[@NoelleEve72]

I was back to "normal" pretty quickly-- working, exercising, socializing within about 2-3 weeks. However I would tire easily so it took about 6 weeks before my energy levels were back to before.

[@maramabdullah4828]

Plz any update ??? Are u doing good? Did u need any hormone pills?? Plz answer to me

[@NoelleEve72]

I just got my thyroid levels checked last week and they're still good. I don't have to take any medication.

[@user-eo9dc6wd7g]

how many of you have had a hemithy and was your tsh high or normal in the months following?

[@NoelleEve72]

Hi, my levels remained normal.

[@brenthuggins6139]

I had sugery last year it was done July.1st ,to removed have of thyroid also because of a 4cm goiter .2 days after sugery i started have cramps ,feeling of needles in my finger and toes a month after my lad results came back and one of my parathyroid gland was accidently removed and as a result of that i now suffer from hypocalcemia lack of calcium i now have to take 6 calcium tablets daily.

[@camelliadavis444]

Am so suprise to see my hashimoto cured because all my doctor told me no cure, only Dr alieaotor on KZbin Channel encourage me and gave me his herbal medicine which I use in treating my hashimoto. Contact him for any health issues you have today

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

How do they remove that accidentally???

[@maryamaya9970]

I had the same surgery in 2005 and I'm taking thyroid Medication . I'm trying to guit taking it little by little but someone told me that if l quit taking it that l can died. So l Don't know if that's true or not.

[@NoelleEve72]

Definitely consult with your doctor!

[@co323]

unfortunately that is true, it can after a while lead to death, you should really talk to your doctor

[@yuriboykin8783]

do you eat cooked veggies or raw veggies? do we have to worry about night shades or cruciferous?

[@NoelleEve72]

I eat it all. (Raw, cooked, etc) I have no diet restrictions. I was not advised to avoid night shades or cruciferous. I eat a lot of broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts...

[@yuriboykin8783]

@@NoelleEve72 sorry just realized you have half of your thyroid. I believe it is different when your whole thyroid has been removed. Not sure

[@lwinston5950]

I will half my thyroid removed on Monday. How long were you out of work ?

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

Hi. I just had mine half taken out too just two nights ago. Take off what you need to. It’s a big change. I bet you’re back to work now. What have they done for you about hormones? Are you on any?

[@rachelbryan1636]

I had a Partial done but still have brain fog. I am on no medicine. What should I do

[@NoelleEve72]

Talk to your doctor!

[@rachelbryan1636]

My doctor keeps on saying my labs are all normal. I told her I still don't feel normal. She refuses to do Reverse t3, just tsh

[@monikanovikristinasihombin9200]

Did your calcium levels impacted after the surgery?

[@NoelleEve72]

My doctor told me my levels were normal. I didn't ask her specifically about calcium, but I assume if they were low she would have told me? That said, I do take calcium supplements now as I approach menopause.

[@paulajohnson-ellis6325]

I just had a partial removal, home recovering, but I keep feeling dizzy sometimes

[@NoelleEve72]

I hope you feel better soon...go easy on yourself. I remember exercise was difficult for a while and I would find myself getting very shaky and tired. Good luck with everything!

[@mw87675]

Are you better Paula?

[@latishawalker3206]

I had a partial 4 years ago. My thyroid level have been low normal since. I have fatigue and anxiety. Anybody on thyroid meds? Did you live drop after the surgery?

[@victoria_lewry]

If you can avoid meds do it. I had half of mine out in Dec of 2016 and the meds have been a roller coaster ever since. The synthetic meds caused terrible skin reactions for me and the natural ones are always getting recalled/ are hard to get. I’m here looking for natural ways to get myself off meds and recommend that for anyone, don’t put yourself at the mercy of the medical industry.

[@MH-zr3re]

@@victoria_lewry Look into Brazil Nuts. They contain selenium, a mineral that supports thyroid.

[@coccinella29]

@@victoria_lewry Hey! I also want to quit the meds in natural way. are you still on meds or you manage to quit? How did you do it? Thank you for sharing. :)

[@janemacaiba4799]

Did you have sleep problem after surgery?

[@NoelleEve72]

I don't remember having any sleep problems after surgery. If anything I think I slept more than usual since I was healing.

[@dorothyhayes9927]

Hi. Did you gain weight after the surgery?

[@NoelleEve72]

@dorothyhayes9927 very brief but significant water weight from the IV! But went back down after a week or two.

[@dorothyhayes9927]

@@NoelleEve72 I’m scheduled in august for a partial thyroidectomy and every thing I read talks about weight gain and hair loss. I’m happy to hear you didn’t experience that. Thank you for answering me so quickly. 🤗

[@neryvargasgarcia9767]

My surgery is next week and I’m so scared

[@NoelleEve72]

I was really scared too, but it'll be over before you know it! Good luck with everything! I have a day of surgery video too that you might find helpful. ❤️

[@876kev]

I have a nodule measuring 4.4cm on my thyroid and I'm scheduled to surgery but mine is benign. I'm so nervous half of my thyroid is gonna be removed.

[@NoelleEve72]

I know. I was scared too. But it will be over before you know it and Thyroid surgery is a very common procedure. Maybe this video from my surgery day will help ease some of your fear: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWHTdXyefq-noqc

[@romilanoman888]

@@NoelleEve72 plz tell me wht was ur range of tsh?as mine is 8..and i am much cnfused,should i need thyroxin or not?

[@NoelleEve72]

@@romilanoman888 Hi Hasnain, talk to your doctor. My levels were normal so I did not need to take medication, but your doctor will let you know if you do.

[@romilanoman888]

@@NoelleEve72 but there is 2 different opinion,thtz y i confused, how much your tsh level?mine tsh is 7.8

[@NoelleEve72]

@@romilanoman888 I don't know what the exact number is. I was just told by my doctor it was within the normal range so I didn't need medication.

[@christinemartin2236]

What help with the scar

[@NoelleEve72]

Here's a video I made about that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGSwiWaaaMx5n8k

[@notmelon2684]

I got my whole thyroid removed.

[@oculusnomadslosttribe5672]

How is that working out? I have a friend who has a huge mass on their neck but they are afraid of the surgery and being put on medication for the rest of their life..Hope it all is working out well🤔😁

[@notmelon2684]

Yes I have medicine and it is doing great!

[@oculusnomadslosttribe5672]

@@notmelon2684 That is awesome…I’m glad to hear it..💯

[@notmelon2684]

Your so sweet 🥲

[@notmelon2684]

And it had cancer in it

[@visionquest414]

Hi, How long was your surgery?

[@NoelleEve72]

Hmmm...maybe like 2 or 3 hours? It was a while ago so I don't remember exactly.

[@visionquest414]

@@NoelleEve72 Thank you

[@annasappleton9391]

How are you doing today? Still no meds?

[@NoelleEve72]

Hi! Yes, it's been over 5 years and still no meds. 😄

[@annasappleton9391]

@@NoelleEve72 that is amazing! I had a very similar situation to yours and I am going on 3 months post op no meds! My only worry is that I want to have another child and I think it is going to mess up my thyroid. I had no other problems in my previous pregnancies