My Thyroid Cancer Journey || Part 2 - Surgery & recovery

[@lholder1104]

I just found your channel in my search for encouragement after my diagnosis. I hope you are well. ❤

[@maggiemcdonald1852]

@@lholder1104 well I’m here to tell you that I am 100% normal and cancer free! Keep your chin up, but let yourself be emotional if you need to. It’s all part of the journey. Best of luck

[@abbygilpatrick9124]

Oh my gosh, our stories are so similar! I just watched this and kept saying “me too.” I felt the worst on days 2/3 and was emotionally DRAINED one of those days. It’s hard adjusting to medication and sucks thinking I have to be on it for good now but glad the cancer is gone. My pathology results came back and luckily mine did not spread... I also have blood work in 6 weeks! Loved watching your video and looking forward to seeing the next one. Let’s be friends!

[@brittanysoutter5926]

You are doing an amazing job. Your mum is there with you and looking after you always. You are half her and remember that is such a special gift that YOU have 💕💫

[@maggiemcdonald1852]

Thank you so much Brittany. same goes with you ❤️

[@jackmelon8503]

You’re so inspirational Maggie, your vibe and energy is so infectious, love you! ❤️

[@maggiemcdonald1852]

Thanks Jack, all I want is to spread a bit of happiness and positivity in this world!

[@taramama6658]

I’m going in for my ultrasound in five days then a big meeting with an endocrinologist. I’m scared. I’ve had hypothyroidism for over half my life. I’ve had several bad blood work ups that’s why I’m going for the ultrasound . So I guess I’m gonna find out soon what’s up. Glad to have these to watch and learn

[@nikeetamchutchison1547]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you sweetheart. Will eagerly wait your next vid after the 14th. Sending do much love and light your way xoxoxo

[@elizabethorwig7167]

When i had my surgeries i literally went in had surgery and after recovery for like an hour was sent home with no pain meds at all but ive had so many other surgeries i didnt need any really so it was whatever but yeah here in the states they get u in and get u out asap!!! I ended up getting a hotel room next to the hospital for 3days just incase anything happened after my surgery both times!! My experience with actually all or most of my surgeries ive had in my life day 3 is usually the worst as far as pain in my experiences!! Im happy ur doing good, i had two lobectomies for my cancer but my left side of my thyroid didnt continue working so about 3wks after my 1st surgery i started feeling like hell so labs came bk saying my left lobe was not working anymore so 2nd surgery happened and it was actually a blessing in disguise cuz they found more cancer in my left lobe of my thyroid which they didnt see on any of my ultrasounds so if my left lobe would of taken over or compensated for the right lobe being gone id still have cancer in my neck and wouldnt know until it got worse or something else happened!!! Anyway im alittle over 2yrs out from my 2nd surgery that happened Nov 5th 2021 and i cant wait til my next follow up in July this yr to see if everything is still looking good and to know if my labs are atill going down cuz of my autoimmune disorders my thyroid antibodies and the thyroidglobulin levels r decreasing slowly but my dr said its still good cuz they are decreasing consistently its just sometimes when u also have/had thyroid autoimmune disorders it can take longer so crossing my fingers and praying my ultrasound comes bk clear again and my labs r down to were they should be!!! Thank u for sharing ur story, everyones journey is different but it still helps to know ur not alone so again thank you ❤ and 🙏🏻 from the states in Wisconsin!!!

[@hollaboofy]

Such a courageous and beautiful spirit. I knoe how proud Mum would be. Love you Mags x

[@maggiemcdonald1852]

Oh Maddy, thank you so much for that comment. I know she would be too!

[@philipcoleman8184]

We pray for everyone that cancer hasn't spread outside the lump but he doesn't always hear us! This time I think he will, xx

[@hannahsmith2153]

Not sure if you are going to be seeing this but I stumbled across your thyroid cancer videos on accident. I'm a 19 year old college student and was recently diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer too. I'm having the surgery tomorrow and this really helps me prepare for what's to come. Thank you!

[@maggiemcdonald1852]

Of course I have seen this Hannah. I really hope your surgery went okay!!

[@lorij6796]

Hannah Smith God bless you and give you strength. You can do this. Let us know how you are doing.

[@AnneMarieBibby1966]

I love your honesty! I know its been a few yrs but i hope you are well. Sending much luv and prayers for continuing health. From Massachusetts USA ❤

[@Ccteacakes]

Be well, your very lucky to not be here in the states. Prayers for recovery.

[@meritaa438]

So glad to see you doing better 💜💜

[@maggiemcdonald1852]

And even better today!!!! Your beautiful flowers are still putting a smile on my face every morning

[@meritaa438]

You deserve them 🥰💐

[@kelleysigler9759]

Very glad your doing so well. Hope you continue to do super well! 🙏

[@PsYcoPink]

So great ur doing well hun. New here and just wana say ur an inspiration to others. Am so sorry bout ur mum. My deepest sympathies. Ur a strong young lady thats turning this negative into a powerful positive. Thats incredibly admirable. Positive energy is powerful! Gona go watch part 3 now, and see how ur doing 😀 Peace, love, light, unity, harmony and respect to u! 🙏 Subbed - liked and commented 😊 ⛲🌼🙏💙🙏🌼⛲

[@maggiemcdonald1852]

Thank you so much for this beautiful comment

[@PsYcoPink]

@@maggiemcdonald1852 ur so welcome hun 😊

[@lorij6796]

So beautiful and positive on your surgery day. I hope everything goes well for you.

[@beansprout1308]

Thank you soo much for sharing your experiance with us...you are sooooo brave and beautiful. I hope you are feeling better soon. I to have thyroid issues and will be dealing with it soon. Ive just had a big operation on my chest coz it was cancer. Im on thyroid pills . I love your truth and strength. All love to you im wishing you the best...stay happy , i think your awsome. God is protecting you with his powerful love. Xox

[@debblackmore7460]

So proud of you keep going doing amazing sending love from UK your a legend x

[@chandrapage6749]

Super Woman! 💪🏽

[@maggiemcdonald1852]

All thanks to my beautiful support network like you Chan 💕

[@cocok612]

Thanks for sharing your video... I just heard i have cancer..im so scared n having melt down ..never had surgery...

[@cocok612]

Your so brave n keeping your cool

[@maryamalizadeh9102]

Thank you sooo much for sharing your story so helpful for me I m seeing my specialist to go surgery

[@raerae5755]

Prayers for you sweetheart

[@jillclarkson5843]

Yes,...we love you and your vibe Maggie Dear! Going to mention Gerson again,.....although I am hoping you DON'T need it Honey!

[@wendyfiolek5914]

I was born with congenital hypothyroidism so I only have half a thyroid. My other half never developed so I am on thyroid replacement and will have to be for the rest of my life.

[@maggiemcdonald1852]

How do you find it?

[@Em-pe8tj]

My doctor called and after my ultrasound, says 99% cancer but my tumor was only 1.7 cm which is promising. She doesn’t think it spread. Biopsy scheduled in 2 days. Surgery already scheduled for 3 weeks. Kind of scared.

[@manjistarmomin]

❤️❤️👍

[@marsbel1846]

you can do research on bioidentical hormones just in case...much much closer to your own hormones

[@ladybugjaz]

I was just diagnosed. Have apt with my surgeon tomorrow. im so scared

[@Aman-js3yk]

Do they remove lymph nodes?

[@swetajoshiszymanska9317]

Your surgery is done

[@lorij6796]

Maggie did you have to swallow the radioactive capsule to destroy your thyroid before surgery?

[@maggiemcdonald1852]

No I didn’t, I think because my surgeon was fairly confident my cancer hadn’t spread before he went in for surgery. That was confirmed after the removal of it!

[@crystalslade1318]

Fab lady xx

[@breephoenix111]

Are you in Melbourne ?

[@maggiemcdonald1852]

Sure am Bree! you?

[@markbrown5117]

Arae u taking medicine for your thyroid as a supplement??

[@maramabdullah4828]

Please any updates??? Plz

[@user-bl6ld3wi2p]

hello jenny how are u feeling now ...plz reply me

[@bethcoopho2624]

shit, i was in the hospital bed all night crying in pain when i had my Thyroid out! the nurse would only give me xanax! apparently i only had Tylenol in my iv..... awful

[@maggiemcdonald1852]

Oh Beth that’s so horrible, I am so sorry you had to go through that!!!

[@Webrisernl]

How are you doing now?

[@swetajoshiszymanska9317]

Fill good my dr. Said me possible hair loss

[@swetajoshiszymanska9317]

I have thyroid cancer but i dont no i am little scair.

[@Aman-js3yk]

What is your current situation

[@user-sy4so6fx1w]

How big is your lump did they give you a number

[@crwlh6721]

Checked for photo or glimpse of neck area here but, sadly, none.

[@markbrown5117]

No offense but I thought you would have to have a friend drive you home???

[@betagombar9022]

It's a righthand drive car 😂