I know there are more important things going on in the world, but I just wanted to update the 10 or so people on here who cared about my health: I had my thyroid surgery last Thursday.
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Once I got the last of the opioids/anti-nausea meds out of my system from the surgery and stopped feeling like a constipated (iykyk), congested slug, i felt more like myself on Monday.
I did some light singing exercises. As far as I can tell, I haven’t lost vocal control or any notes in my main singing registers. I haven’t attempted anything beyond an E5 and so I don’t know yet if I have retained my whistle register.
4/6
@KydiaMusic hope all the notes come back to you!
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I have noticed my ability to flip between registers (yodeling technique) is diminished, but that may only be b/c I’m singing softer overall, even in chest voice.
Also I have swelling and bruising below the incision, and it’s a bright neon yellow. It looks like someone went to town on my lower neck with a highlighter
5/6
I haven’t got the results back yet on whether it’s cancer or not. Obviously I’m hoping for the best outcome, that the nodule is benign, because I don’t want to go through this again and have the other half of my thyroid removed.
6/6
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@KydiaMusic
Ugh, I'm sorry it's been so rough! You can definitely call your doctor about those side effects. Often they can change things. A different pain medicine might treat your pain better. (Many people respond better to an equivalent dose of one opioid vs another.) Maybe they could use Zofran for nausea, which is more powerful and less sedating than other anti emetics. But whatever you're on, there are likely alternatives. Please don't just put up with misery.
️Oh no worries! They only gave me opioids during and immediately after the surgery. I’ve been controlling the pain with just regular Tylenol since I’ve been home.
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Sorry that you were still sick afterwards. That’s never fun. Rest is important. Sending lots of good healing vibes your way.
🫂🫂@StacieBee thank you Stacie, I appreciate it!
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@KydiaMusic I’m sorry I didn’t see that, hope you are feeling better and sending positive thoughts. I trust Sir Doots is providing warmth and comfort!
Thanks Greg! Doots has been as cuddly and supportive as always!
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@KydiaMusic
i'm sorry about the queasy 
but i'm happy you're okThank you! I actually felt a lot better after I threw up
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Thank you! I actually felt a lot better after I threw up
, and had no more queasiness after the first day.@KydiaMusic this is unsettlingly common but still supremely unpleasant. more importantly, candles lit for no surprises
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I haven’t got the results back yet on whether it’s cancer or not. Obviously I’m hoping for the best outcome, that the nodule is benign, because I don’t want to go through this again and have the other half of my thyroid removed.
6/6
@KydiaMusic Hoping for the best outcome for you. I didn't see you were getting surgery, I hope you'll recover well without further issues. Take good care
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@KydiaMusic Hoping for the best outcome for you. I didn't see you were getting surgery, I hope you'll recover well without further issues. Take good care
Thank you so much
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Thank you so much
@KydiaMusic You're very welcome
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@KydiaMusic this is unsettlingly common but still supremely unpleasant. more importantly, candles lit for no surprises
Thank you, I appreciate you!
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Thanks Greg! Doots has been as cuddly and supportive as always!
@KydiaMusic I knew he would, he’s a good kittipuss!
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Oh no worries! They only gave me opioids during and immediately after the surgery. I’ve been controlling the pain with just regular Tylenol since I’ve been home.
@KydiaMusic
Oh, good, I was wondering how far out you were and whether that might be part of why you are so sleepy. Still, just in general you don't have to ignore pain. Never hesitate to follow up with the doctor if you have problems after surgery. Lots of people don't even realize they can call and think they have to wait for their appointment. -
@KydiaMusic I knew he would, he’s a good kittipuss!
He’s the best mayor 🥰
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@KydiaMusic
Oh, good, I was wondering how far out you were and whether that might be part of why you are so sleepy. Still, just in general you don't have to ignore pain. Never hesitate to follow up with the doctor if you have problems after surgery. Lots of people don't even realize they can call and think they have to wait for their appointment.Oh I know! Thanks for your concern and care. I do have a prescription for oxy and anti-nausea meds on hand should I really need them, but I’ve been managing the pain alright with just the Tylenol.
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I haven’t got the results back yet on whether it’s cancer or not. Obviously I’m hoping for the best outcome, that the nodule is benign, because I don’t want to go through this again and have the other half of my thyroid removed.
6/6
i hope it comes out as benign, sending you good vibes 🧡
🤍🩵
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i hope it comes out as benign, sending you good vibes 🧡
🤍🩵Thank you, your good vibes are very much appreciated!
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I haven’t got the results back yet on whether it’s cancer or not. Obviously I’m hoping for the best outcome, that the nodule is benign, because I don’t want to go through this again and have the other half of my thyroid removed.
6/6
@KydiaMusic glad you're doing ok and that surgery went well. Hoping you have a quick and straightforward recovery!
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I haven’t got the results back yet on whether it’s cancer or not. Obviously I’m hoping for the best outcome, that the nodule is benign, because I don’t want to go through this again and have the other half of my thyroid removed.
6/6
@KydiaMusic Fingers crossed for a full recovery
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I haven’t got the results back yet on whether it’s cancer or not. Obviously I’m hoping for the best outcome, that the nodule is benign, because I don’t want to go through this again and have the other half of my thyroid removed.
6/6
@KydiaMusic Sounds like your first post-surgery days were pretty miserable; I'm glad you felt better later on. And, of course, I'm hoping you get good news re: the nodule.
