Comments on: Tomorrow is Surgery Day http://www.thymeinmygarden.com/tomorrow-is-surgery-day/ A reflection of all that is me as a Woman, a Wife, A Lover, a Mom, a friend, a daughter. I will be sharing insights & nonsense, wisdom & whimsy, trials & triumphs of a semi-menopausal, empty nester mom, home chef, work at home entrepreneur, newlywed, blogger, artsey, techie, cat lover, photo freak, wine taster, lover of God. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:24:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chrissy http://www.thymeinmygarden.com/tomorrow-is-surgery-day/comment-page-1/#comment-4512 Chrissy Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:49:45 +0000 http://www.thymeinmygarden.com/?p=139#comment-4512 Hi Jeanne, The docs only "thought" they knew where my tumor was due to seeing what they thought was it on the ultrasound, so I think most parathyroidectomy's are somewhat exploratory. It did take 2 1/2 hours in surgery as they also had other issues with me during surgery, but all I can say is that afterwards I felt so much better. I don't hurt everywhere all the time, no impending sense of doom gosh now, almost two years later I can't even remember my symptoms, but they disappeared. I will be praying for you. :) Also.. just fyi, my scar is barely even visible even after about 6-8 months only if I'd mention it could someone see it.. so even though it might look big after surgery, it does go away just be really faithful about not getting in the sun and always using sun BLOCK.. like 50 SPF... I did and it just blends in with the little lines that are naturally in your neck. :) Hi Jeanne,

The docs only “thought” they knew where my tumor was due to seeing what they thought was it on the ultrasound, so I think most parathyroidectomy’s are somewhat exploratory. It did take 2 1/2 hours in surgery as they also had other issues with me during surgery, but all I can say is that afterwards I felt so much better. I don’t hurt everywhere all the time, no impending sense of doom gosh now, almost two years later I can’t even remember my symptoms, but they disappeared. I will be praying for you. :)

Also.. just fyi, my scar is barely even visible even after about 6-8 months only if I’d mention it could someone see it.. so even though it might look big after surgery, it does go away just be really faithful about not getting in the sun and always using sun BLOCK.. like 50 SPF… I did and it just blends in with the little lines that are naturally in your neck. :)

]]> By: Jeanne http://www.thymeinmygarden.com/tomorrow-is-surgery-day/comment-page-1/#comment-4500 Jeanne Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:36:42 +0000 http://www.thymeinmygarden.com/?p=139#comment-4500 I am having my Parathyroidectomy in 2 days. One month ago I had my Gall Bladder removed. For some reason my doctor ordered a calcium blood test, that was high. My surgeon then ordered a PTH test and that was 210. High, right? I've had a Parathyroid Scan, Ultrasound, and a Cat Scan. They can't find anything. This surgery will be exploratory. Has anyone ever had the surgery without the exact location. My surgeon said I have to have this surgery. I am just very worried. My level compared with others seems high. I love your website! I am having my Parathyroidectomy in 2 days. One month ago I had my Gall Bladder removed. For some reason my doctor ordered a calcium blood test, that was high. My surgeon then ordered a PTH test and that was 210. High, right? I’ve had a Parathyroid Scan, Ultrasound, and a Cat Scan. They can’t find anything. This surgery will be exploratory. Has anyone ever had the surgery without the exact location. My surgeon said I have to have this surgery. I am just very worried. My level compared with others seems high.

I love your website!

]]> By: Sydney http://www.thymeinmygarden.com/tomorrow-is-surgery-day/comment-page-1/#comment-3487 Sydney Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:17:51 +0000 http://www.thymeinmygarden.com/?p=139#comment-3487 I had surgery on Sept. 20, 2010. Prior surgery day I was an anxiety ridden stress-case. I am not sure how long I had been suffering with elevated calcium levels, but let me tell you I want to thank my GP, Dr. Mostyn for testing my PTH and recognizing the condition. If not for him I would be heading for the looney bin. The surgery went well. Dr. Ihde removed a golf ball size adenoma from my parathyroid. My calcium levels are still adjusting. I still have some tingly sensations in hands and feet. Today, my fingers cramped and my head was rock'n. The hypertension is gone. I am at ease. The little things that overwhelmed me no longer effect me. I am calmer, relaxed and experience a sense of well-being. Having a parathyroidectomy has given me hope and a new sense of relief in an otherwise chaotic state. Thank you Everybody. There are really people out there who do care, love always. Sydney I had surgery on Sept. 20, 2010. Prior surgery day I was an anxiety ridden stress-case. I am not sure how long I had been suffering with elevated calcium levels, but let me tell you I want to thank my GP, Dr. Mostyn for testing my PTH and recognizing the condition. If not for him I would be heading for the looney bin. The surgery went well. Dr. Ihde removed a golf ball size adenoma from my parathyroid. My calcium levels are still adjusting. I still have some tingly sensations in hands and feet. Today, my fingers cramped and my head was rock’n. The hypertension is gone. I am at ease. The little things that overwhelmed me no longer effect me. I am calmer, relaxed and experience a sense of well-being. Having a parathyroidectomy has given me hope and a new sense of relief in an otherwise chaotic state.
Thank you Everybody. There are really people out there who do care, love always.
Sydney

]]> By: Chrissy http://www.thymeinmygarden.com/tomorrow-is-surgery-day/comment-page-1/#comment-3396 Chrissy Sat, 11 Sep 2010 06:43:53 +0000 http://www.thymeinmygarden.com/?p=139#comment-3396 It's been what.. two years since my surgery now and I'm doing fabulous.. all the symptoms are gone.. my blood pressure is back to normal.. all is well! I agree with you.. keep bugging your doctor and changing doctors until someone listens to you and runs the tests.. many docs just medicate for the high blood pressure and tell you it's "stress" I've had stress my whole life like most of us have... So glad I found such a fabulous endo! Thanks for sharing marian. It’s been what.. two years since my surgery now and I’m doing fabulous.. all the symptoms are gone.. my blood pressure is back to normal.. all is well! I agree with you.. keep bugging your doctor and changing doctors until someone listens to you and runs the tests.. many docs just medicate for the high blood pressure and tell you it’s “stress” I’ve had stress my whole life like most of us have… So glad I found such a fabulous endo! Thanks for sharing marian.

]]> By: Marian Blumenberg http://www.thymeinmygarden.com/tomorrow-is-surgery-day/comment-page-1/#comment-3395 Marian Blumenberg Sat, 11 Sep 2010 06:24:12 +0000 http://www.thymeinmygarden.com/?p=139#comment-3395 I had my surgery on September 1, 2010. So far so good! Went home the same day and so far I've had no compliacations. I hope that your surgery has gone well"Menopausal Wife". My Endo sent me to my surgeon Dr. Tufano At Johns Hopkins. He is a wonderful doctor. He is very busy, but the best usually are. For those of you looking for a Endo or a surgeon please dont be shy...ask questions!!! It is your body...if your not comfortable go somewhere else bottom line....My Endo keeped telling me it was my Bi-polar but I knew it was my Thyroid or something like that. Finally he drew blood and there it was calcium was high!! But even some of the good doctor's have brain farts....I hope all is well GOD BLESS!! I had my surgery on September 1, 2010. So far so good! Went home the same day and so far I’ve had no compliacations. I hope that your surgery has gone well”Menopausal Wife”. My Endo sent me to my surgeon Dr. Tufano At Johns Hopkins. He is a wonderful doctor. He is very busy, but the best usually are. For those of you looking for a Endo or a surgeon please dont be shy…ask questions!!! It is your body…if your not comfortable go somewhere else bottom line….My Endo keeped telling me it was my Bi-polar but I knew it was my Thyroid or something like that. Finally he drew blood and there it was calcium was high!! But even some of the good doctor’s have brain farts….I hope all is well GOD BLESS!!

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