Hi Lisa,

It has been a while since we 'spoke' to each other!

I had forgotten about the intubated part of the surgery. Isn't it
funny what we remember and what we recall when prompted by something!

How are you? I am doing really, Really well, I fee wonderful, and
very healthy. My weight is creeping up, that I blame that entirely
on the fact that I refuse to do any healthy excersise. I have an
excersise bike in my living room and simply ignore it, so I have no-
one and nothing to blame but myself. I keep telling myself I am
waiting for the motivation but honestly, that is simply an excuse.

All my tests are normal, XRays clear and blood levels are great, and
I am going on a short trip to San Francisco with my hubby, so life is
just peachy.

How about you?

Take care

Debbie









--- In ThyroidDisease2@yahoogroups.com, lisa515ny@a... wrote:
> Frankie,
>
> I hope you don't mind me jumping in, but I also had the
thyroidectomy due to
> cancer, and I remember what you are describing well. The soreness
and
> scratchiness of your voice are probably due in part to your having
been intubated
> during the surgery. I also had some voice issues because mine was
wrapped
> around my vocal cords, but all in all it was a gradual improvement
over a few
> weeks.
>
> The phlegm cleared up in about a week or 2. My surgeon said it was
also
> because of being intubated and lying flat during the surgery. As
far as the
> shortness of breath and the pain, I would probably call the
surgeons office before
> the appointment.
>
> Lisa
>
>
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