On this same day, exactly one year ago, I had undergone a medical procedure called Thyroidectomy to totally remove my right thyroid and this massive evil nodule that was making things very difficult for me. I wouldn't go into the details prior to the surgery – up to this day, I still couldn't get myself to openly talk about it because it makes me emotional. It's enough that only very few people know about. A lot of the peeps around me, even my closest friends and family members, do not know the real deal.
My condition did improve after the surgery, but side effects still came up like Hypothyroidism. My body is not able to produce the necessary Thyroid hormones. I have this impression that the Thyroid is one organ that is taken for granted by a lot of people. Prior to my sickness, I absolutely had no idea about its functions and how important it is. I was surprised to find out that this small butterfly-shaped organ is somehow connected to most parts of our body. I did suffer from unfavorable weight gain, but I have realized and learned that I can choose to do something about this. Despite this, I consider myself blessed and lucky for so many things, especially these
...@ Asian Hospital, exactly a year agoRight now, I have regular check-ups and my doctors require that I constantly have these tests and blood works to make sure that everything is okay. I didn’t know that the thyroid could be so sensitive, or at least it has become like that. And this year, I decided to have a change of lifestyle. I got rid of one of the major causes of stress and I'm slowly working on being fit & healthy so I that eventually, I could go back to the corporate world or someplace else and my little wish is that I hope, sooner or later, I would find a company that knows how to appreciate its people.*Wink Wink*
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you had hypothyroidism din pala? i knew you had something thyroid related but i didn't know you had hypo din. that's what i had din before and that's actually when i started gaining weight din (which i am still trying to lose now...)
CLARE.
I had Hyperthyroidism and a lot of other "subsickness" because of it. I became Hypo after the surgery because I only have the left Thyroid left.Ö Yikes.
The unfavorable weight gain was something that I really didn't like. Before, I could eat anything and not gain a pound, but this was because I had Hyperthyroidism. Post-op, when my doctors told me that I have early stages of Hypothyroidism -- SH*T. Guho talaga mundo ko. But now, I've realized that I can "cheat" Hypothyrodism and all the exercise & hardwork aren't in vain.Ü
Goodluck Clare! Just be patient, super kaya to lose weight.
good to know you're coping well Russ.. Kahit na you don't talk that much.. Basta I remember lang about the days prior the operation and your work stuff.. yung mga issues..
no work - LESS stress..
^_^
you're a survivor!=)
I remember I had the same ordeal two years ago naman. But instead of thyroidectomy, I had a RAI. I agree with you, the thyroid is a part of the body that we take for granted. Compared to you, I make it a point to tell my friends my ordeal kasi my experience might help others so they won't go and take the early symptoms for granted.
VAYIE.
Most know it's Thryoid-related so they can always ask me about it. But yung real score, hindi ko talaga sinasabi. Maraming tao kase na plastic, kunwari concerned, but they're really out there for chismis. I don't want to be part of their past time. I've really bad experience pati with this - a lot of the people I used to work with even thought that I was just nagsasakit-sakitan. Crazy people right? Napagod na'ko mag-explain kung ano yung mga symptoms, etc. I hope lang they don't experience the same thing.
wow, russ. i hope you'll heal completely and that you won't have to worry about this condition anymore. it must be hard for you, thinking you didn't talk about the surgery. you hang in there. sending love and prayers.
Ahhh yes... Hypo and hyperthyroidism are some of the diseases I am afraid of. I'm happy that you're okay now and at least you're adjusting to the outcome of your surgery and good thing that your larynx didn't get affected. You're still lucky. :)
i am glad you're ok, ate russ. :]
I love that hospital. About three years ago, my mom was supposed to have surgery for goiter in the province. My parents were both scared. So I brought them to Asian for a second opinion. They felt so at ease with the doctor I choose (and researched) for them that they checked in right there and then, even if the surgery was two days away. Well worth every penny.
Hope everything goes well with the follow up tests.
RICO.
I couldn't agree more that every penny was worth it. When you're sick and you need to see a doctor, somehow a good hospital vibe helps because you know that you'll really get well.
hi there! thanks for visiting my site!
how young are you by the way? Last year, i thought i was going through the same ordeal because there were symptoms that looks like thyroid-related. but bloodwork and ultrasound says otherwise. i have to thank god with that thought it did not make my 'symptoms' go away. i would assume it's stress. btw, i had anxiety and panic attacks. and yes, it's sooooo terrible to think u waking up in the middle of the night with racing heartbeat and not having enough air to breathe. i was given meds for my palpitations though. prior to those attacks, i was so busy with work and my youngest son got hospitalized. i still have these things sometimes and i just pray. it's hard when you feel at times and question, am i about to die? peeps will not really understand such things unless they experience it. good luck to all of us - we may not be able to choose our problems but at least we're given chances to fight back. AJA!
AbBy.
I'm 26. So what did the doctors say? Prior to surgery, I was feeling all those. It's true that people won't really understand what you're going through unless they've also experienced it. Do you see your doctor regularly?
I like your optimism.Ü Thank you for visiting back.
stay strong, russ! GOD bless you and your mighty heart always... *mwah*
IVY.
Aww. Thanks dear! Uy, good to hear from you again. Mag-Twitter ka na rin!
I hope that you are feeling better now...
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