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.

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

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

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

@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.️

@KydiaMusic

Sorry that you were still sick afterwards. That’s never fun. Rest is important. Sending lots of good healing vibes your way. 🫂🫂

@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!

@KydiaMusic i'm sorry about the queasy but i'm happy you're ok

@tati

Thank you! I actually felt a lot better after I threw up , and had no more queasiness after the first day.

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

@Testoceratops

Thank you so much

@KydiaMusic this is unsettlingly common but still supremely unpleasant. more importantly, candles lit for no surprises

@GPJohnston

Thanks Greg! Doots has been as cuddly and supportive as always!

@MaryAustinBooks

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 I knew he would, he’s a good kittipuss!

@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.

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.

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@KydiaMusic

i hope it comes out as benign, sending you good vibes 🧡🤍🩵

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 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.

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