About Karen Brawner Expertise I will answer any questions you have regarding the thyroid whether it be cancer, cysts (types), hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, blood tests for thyroid problems, surgery, fine needle biopsies etc...
Experience My complex cysts on my right thyroid gland and the isthmus were found my accident when my doctor thought I was having a TIA. The ultrasound found a complex cysts the size of a golf ball (which turned out to be the size of a tennis ball when it was surgically remove). Doctors were totally surprised because for 5 years, including the day I went to surgery, all of my thyroid blood work was "within the normal range". So much for blood work being conclusive..
I understand that you have undergone thyroid surgery. I am planning to undergo one as well. I would like to ask you about anaesthesia. I understand that the doctor will need to insert a tube through the trachea in order to inject the anaesthesia.
1)Did you go through this procedure?
2) Does this cause any pain?
3) Did you have any complications with the voice right after the surgery?
4) How many days did you have until recovery?
5) Were you able to eat post surgery?
Thank you for your help. Look forward to hearing from you.
Aliya
Answer Dear Aliya, I do not know anything about the anesthesiologist putting a tube through the trachea.... I do know that with ALL surgeries, they insert a tube into your mouth and down your throat which is done to protect your windpipe and your lungs.... It is also used to give you oxygen during surgery if your pulseox level gets too low.....
You will NEVER know when the endotrachael tube is inserted because you will already be asleep and you will feel nothing and the tube will be removed before you even wake up.
I had ABSOLUTELY NO complications with my voice, speaking etc.... Infact, I had no pain after my surgery, but they gave me pain meds anyway.....
I had to stay overnight at the hospital because I have a heart condition which can be aggrevated when general anesthesia is given..... I went home the next day and when I got home did dishes, washed clothes and did my normal routine.....
The day of the surgery as soon as I woke up and got to a room, they brought me a regular lunch..... I did not have any pain from the tube being down my throat and did not have a sore throat, so eating was not a problem.... Removal of the thyroid or a partial removal will NOT effect your throat in any way..... If you have a sore throat it is because of the tube, but they can give you something to help your sore throat....
