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TheHappyArtichoke
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This channel is meant to help people who are undergoing thyroid surgery (or know a loved one who is going through this) understand the process of surgery and recovery. It is meant to comfort and encourage you and provide valuable information so you can advocate for yourself or others. Videos have been inspired by my own experience undergoing a complete thyroidectomy in 2020 as well as my experience as a bedside nurse.
Getting Diagnosed with Thyroid Disease
I had my thyroid removed in June, 2020. Here is how I discovered I had thyroid problems, decided on treatment, how I was diagnosed and how it immediately effected my body!
Please check out my website (www.happyartichoke.com) for articles about healthcare and life in France. You can read more about my journey getting diagnosed here: www.happyartichoke.com/post/getting-diagnosed-with-thyroid-disease
Other helpful videos:
Full Recover After Thyroid Surgery Including Videos from Post Op Days 2, 4, 6, and 14 (ruclips.net/video/G0owQb6GprI/видео.html)
Five months post surgery: How it's going (ruclips.net/video/kMfT2rQklJM/видео.html)
Please check out my website (www.happyartichoke.com) for articles about healthcare and life in France. You can read more about my journey getting diagnosed here: www.happyartichoke.com/post/getting-diagnosed-with-thyroid-disease
Other helpful videos:
Full Recover After Thyroid Surgery Including Videos from Post Op Days 2, 4, 6, and 14 (ruclips.net/video/G0owQb6GprI/видео.html)
Five months post surgery: How it's going (ruclips.net/video/kMfT2rQklJM/видео.html)
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Chronic Fatigue after Thyroid Surgery
Просмотров 5 тыс.7 месяцев назад
If this video has helped you please consider helping me by hitting the like and subscribe button :) I had my thyroid removed in June, 2020 due to Graves disease. Here's some information on what to except when it comes to fatigue after surgery, as the research shows! As always, you can find me at www.happyartichoke.com (and find my social media handles there too!) Other helpful videos: Full Reco...
Thyroid Disease is for Life: An American's Experience of Healthcare in France
Просмотров 1 тыс.8 месяцев назад
If this video has helped you please consider helping me by hitting the like and subscribe button :) I had my thyroid removed in June, 2020. We moved to France a few years later. Here's my experience of the healthcare system here. Please check out my website (www.happyartichoke.com) for articles about healthcare and life in France (www.happyartichoke.com/post/health-care-in-paris). Other helpful...
Three Years Post Thyroid Surgery - Update
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.8 месяцев назад
* I wasn't able to have links like I wanted to but have added them here below! If this video has helped you please consider helping me by hitting the like and subscribe button :) This is a video posted two year after my most recent video that describes updates to my health post thyroid surgery. It includes brief information on scar care, Synthroid, calcium, weight changes, energy levels, pregna...
How to Take Care of Your Thyroid Scar (So That it Completely Dissapears!)
Просмотров 19 тыс.Год назад
This video gives you five tips on taking care of your thyroid scar. I had thyroid surgery in 2020 and my scar is very difficult to see! Other helpful videos: One Year Later - Update after Thyroid Surgery (and Pregnant!) (ruclips.net/video/sH0x823j1jI/видео.html) Full Recover After Thyroid Surgery Including Videos from Post Op Days 2, 4, 6, and 14 (www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0owQ...) Five Months P...
One Year Later: Update after Thyroid Surgery - and Pregnant!
Просмотров 15 тыс.2 года назад
This is a video posted one year after my most recent video that describes updates to my health post thyroid surgery. It includes brief information on scar care, Synthroid, calcium, weight changes, energy levels, pregnancy, and lab draws. Please excuse my typo about 20 seconds in - my last video was actually November of 2020. Other helpful videos: Full Recover After Thyroid Surgery Including Vid...
Tour of Our One Bedroom Paris Apartment
Просмотров 5032 года назад
Enjoy this (quick!) tour of our one bedroom in Paris, France! Find more about healthy living and life in France at www.happyartichoke.com. Created with Wondershare Filmora
Nurse Health; Sleep Hygiene and Nutrition
Просмотров 3473 года назад
This video is a brief overview of good sleep and nutrition habits for the busy nurse, whether you're working day, evening, night, or swing shift. I hope you find it useful! Visit www.happyartichoke.com for more useful information!
Five Months Post Thyroid Surgery - How It's Going
Просмотров 11 тыс.3 года назад
Five months after surgery - recovery including weight, appetite, hair, and reproductive health changes. A quick overview! Here's another video taken exactly one year after this one. ruclips.net/video/sH0x823j1jI/видео.html Other videos: Full Recovery after Thyroid Surgery Including Post Op Footage: ruclips.net/video/G0owQb6GprI/видео.html Getting my thyroid removed- My Hospital Stay: ruclips.ne...
Recovery After Thyroid Surgery
Просмотров 6 тыс.4 года назад
Here is information on my recovery after thyroid surgery, including pain management, medications, mobility, rest, and more. I hope you find this helpful! Let me know what questions you have in the comments below, or visit www.HappyArtichoke.com and fill out the Contact Me button. Full Recovery after Thyroid Surgery Including Post Op Footage: ruclips.net/video/G0owQb6GprI/видео.html Getting my t...
My Hospital Stay - Getting My Thyroid Removed
Просмотров 86 тыс.4 года назад
This video details what my hospital stay was like when getting my thyroid removed, including preparation prior to surgery, pre op, post op, pain management, supplements/medications before, during, and after surgery, mobility, driving, and more! Full Recovery after Thyroid Surgery Including Post Op Footage: ruclips.net/video/G0owQb6GprI/видео.html Recovery post thyroid surgery: ruclips.net/video...
Full Recovery After Thyroid Surgery Including Videos from Post Op Days 2, 4, 6, and 14
Просмотров 72 тыс.4 года назад
In this video, I break down my thoughts pre and post surgery, and include brief discussions throughout my 2 weeks of recovery. I hope you find this helpful! Let me know what questions you have in the comments below or visit www.HappyArtichoke.com and fill out the Contact Me button. Edit/Update: By Post Op Day 17 I was able to go back down to my prescribed amount of Calcium without issue. I also...
The Patient's Perspective - 7 Tips for Healthcare Consumers
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.4 года назад
Hi friends! As a nurse, I thought I knew the ins and outs of healthcare... but being a patient for the last few months has taught me so much! I wanted to pass along what I learned here. I hope this helps you! Referenced in this video www.UpToDate.com Thyroid videos Full Recovery after Thyroid Surgery Including Post Op Footage: ruclips.net/video/G0owQb6GprI/видео.html Basic Recovery after Thyroi...
Welcome!
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.4 года назад
Welcome to my website and channel! Here is a quick introduction to what The Happy Artichoke is all about. Visit www.HappyArtichoke.com for articles and information! Thank you for watching!
Mouth Watering Protein Brownies
Просмотров 804 года назад
Gluten free and vegan, these brownies are an awesome way to eat your sweets while counting macronutrients! 14g C 6.6g F 11.6g P Recipe to Mouth Watering Protein Brownies: Makes 12 servings Ingredients: 4 servings protein powder (about 1 cup) 2 ripe, peeled bananas (the riper the sweeter!) 4 Tbsp almond butter (or other nut butter), slightly warmed if hard 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/8 cup oats 2 ts...
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Hi there. Great video. You put in a lot of muscle. Did you take anything to bulk up? If so was it recommended as you now take hormone meds. In other words, did it affect your medications?
Having this done tomorrow morning, Aug 5, 2024
Can you tell us how did it go?!? Are you OK now? I'm supposed to get a thyroidectomy too, but am hesitant.
Thank you for sharing this information. I'm having surgery in one month. I'm very nervous. This information was very helpful.
Were you able to keep your underpants on once you had to change into hospital gown?
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Thank you 😊
RHR 40’s? Wow.. that’s so low, isn’t it?
Your hair definitely looks a lot fuller than the older videos from a few years back. Hashimotos hasn’t really affected my hair, I’ve always had very thick hair.. it did make my hair more dry though. Sweet baby :)
I would never take my thyroid out, unless it was absolutely necessary. Most of the time, it’s not necessary.
Thank. You so much getting ready to have my remove?Dillon with grave disease.Already clinically deal with depression , but he's so much for sharing
Thanks for your informative video. I'm having mine removed tomorrow. I've dealt with issues for many years, almost 40, but it's gotten worse in the past 3 to 4 years. I'm praying that this will fix the issue. I'm not looking forward to another surgery, but do look forward to feeling better once it's all over.
Did everything go well? Are you OK now?
Thanx for the information..very interesting..having this done later this year ..had thyroid issues all my life now at 65 finally being removed
Hi very informative video i take syntroid 137 mcg but im not feeling my best lately i was doing much better a few months back on 150 mcg may i ask what is your actual dose and have you tried another brand other than syntriod? I will much appriciate your answer Thanks!
I feel like my hospital would not let me spend the night, but I feel like I would need to, but I know they probably just send me home right after they dug around in my throat. I watched a video of them performing this surgery and there's a lot of blood. Actually pretty intense, even though it's probably a very common and simple surgery.
Tomorrow is my parathyroid surgery. Your tips are great.
I envy your voice😂😂 I m(25) sound like Batman and it’s been over a week since my thyroidectomy
What type of vitamin e oil and sunscreen did you use? I’m have partial removal done on Tuesday just want to prepare myself.
Whatever brands you trust! I like Aveeno and other more natural brands for sunscreen. Vit E I ended up just using the brand from our local pharmacy/CVS!
Did you removed the tape around your scar or did it pill by its self with washing?
I think I cover this in another video and to be honest can't remember exactly, but I know I waited a long time for it to peel up on its own! I may have taken a few off eventually because it took longer than I was told it would
Did you get cough phlegm
Not that I can recall <3
I’m on day 3 post op
For anyone and everyone having this surgery: I had it a few months ago (I was only 26). I was extreeeemely nervous and was in complete denial that it was actually going to happen. Everything went totally fine, I recovered quickly, and I feel like it went way easier then expected. You will pull through and look back on it casually just like I am now a little over 2 months later!! Also, I got on a plane to Greece 6 days after my surgery to celebrate Easter and apart from a few naps and some pain meds I was totally fine and ate my familys food like an absolute queen. YOU GOT THIS!!
Thank you for sharing information ❤
this is very helpful thank you :) my wife is getting her thyroid and 2 parathyroids removed since she got diagnosed with thyroid cancer on 6/14 of this year. plus they found a abnormal nodule on her left side of the neck so it will determine if she has to have a 4 hour or 7-hour surgery and surgery will be sometime this month or next month
Best of luck to you and her, she will need lots of love and support!
thank you! your videos helped me a lot with my thyroidectomy. God bless
Thank you very much for this. I was looking for advice like this and your video is very helpful. Do you remember, by any chance, how you washed and showered after the surgery? I've been trying to do some research on the best practice and it's a bit confusing, and I am worried about doing something wrong and getting the wound infected.
Thank you for your video. Kindly make a video now that after 3 years, how you feel 🙏🙏🙏
you can check out this video! ruclips.net/video/BRr1DKMu05c/видео.htmlsi=1RxGC8PVEZhwE8jr
@@thehappyartichoke3012 Thank you 🌹
Thank you! I’m having this surgery in 3 weeks and stumbled across your video. You were so thorough and thoughtful!! Thank you for getting me prepared.
Can thyroid levels be normal and still experience symptoms? I had total thyroidectomy 8 days ago. Levels plummeted to 7.3. 9.1 two days ago but still numbness especially in feet. Taking calcium carbonate and calcitrol
I had a total thyroidectomy June 21. Multinodular substernal goiter. Experiencing low calcium Getting blood rechecked in two days Two days ago calcium levels Were normal 9.1 but I still have numbness and tingling especially feet. Will it take some time for symptoms to go away even after calcium levels improve?
Hi, can i ask do you still go to hospital to monitor your fsh, t3 and t4 every month?
I had my total thyroid removed about 2 pm and went home at 5pm Had a salad to eat and just took some time to rest and ice my throat. No problem.
I am taking calcitrol 0.5 twice a day but my tingling is still there. You mentioned you take it 3 times a day? For how long more? I’m on Day 5 post op.
Really appreciate your advice. Stumbled across your channel by chance. I'm due for a full thyroidectomy next week and I'm scared. Im also hoping to try for a second child afterwards as well. Praying all goes smoothly. I discovered i had hyperthyroidism after early delivery of my first child. Appreciate your advice very much. Thankyou 🤗
If any discomfort occurs, call the nurse. Do NOT hesitate. I had my surgery almost 20 years ago. I went from feeling great to a little funky to I couldn't breathe within less than 2 minutes. I ended up with a 2nd emergency surgery. Do not hesitate if you feel bad or off in any way. And whether you are having a partial or complete thyroidectomy you should insist on staying over night. It's very rare for something to happen but I'm proof that it can. It's better to be prepared.
Did they say what was wrong? Why the 2nd surgery was needed?
Can we teach properly after thyroid removal?
I removed mine in full 22 years ago.
Im happy I found this! Had my 2nd lobe out yesterday, and the surgeon couldn't remove it through the same scar. Now, I will have two. I will try your suggestions in a few weeks! I can't see yours at all 😊 Thank you so much ❤ God bless you!
Hi Rachel. I REEEAALLLYY appreciate your video. It was the first REAL video of the surgery and it was totally helpful and reassuring. I actually have a goiter 11cm so it really has affected a lot of things in my body. It’s so big that it’s pushing my trachea. So I have all the symptoms: hard time swallowing, breathing is not that bad. But I notice it’s compressing some nerves cause the pains I’m getting in my arm, chest, and legs. Pretty much the right side. I have my surgery the ending of July but I don’t know if I’m able to wait that long, but I’m afraid that’s the earliest the doctor got! But hopefully my surgery goes smoothly and hope that my body can hold on longer til I get the surgery. And I have low tolerance for pain, so what you described I hope is not as bad. 😳😢 but thank you for the detailed experience because it makes me feel a little more at ease for when I get mine. 😊😊
Thanks for this. Just found out today that I need a complete Thyroidectomy. Your video is extremely helpful. 💜
How’s your Trab/tsi level after total thyroidectomy? Did it become undetectable?
I am booked in for thyroidectomy due to Graves . I also have TED and need surgery for that too as have constant double vision . I’m still contemplating declining surgery and staying on ATD long term .. I’m so anxious and worried that taking levo for life will make me fat , bone loss and fatigue . There are risks with ATD too .. how are you now as it’s been a while since your surgery ?
Did you stay overnight in the hospital? Thanks
From what I know, for full thyroidectomy, you have to stay overnight as calcium level would have to be monitored after surgery.
I am Nisha sixteen years old girl . I had goitre with hyperthyroidism for past 7 years i recently had surgery ( total thyroidectomy) on 11th may 2024 i am slowly getting improved but my voice still sounds like sore throat my doctor say that it will take time to recover.pls advice if it is normal or should i go for any other consultation or treatment
Wow! I didn't see your scar on your neck.👍👍👍
Super helpful! Thank you
Any brand name of Calcium you would recommend? Is calcium with K-2 is also good? Thanks.
Hello and thank you for your advice. I am 64 years old and I just had the Lyft side goiter 9 cm removed two weeks ago, that was about the size of a navel orange. my surgeon never told me about what I should focus on eating and they said that I do not need any medication after surgery, but I need to have my lab work in about a month after the surgery. I’m new to this, but now that two weeks has passed. I still have a lump on the bottom of my throat pretty much right by my five inches incision. Is it too early for that lump to go away? Is it normal to have that lump? I am not sure. Please let me know whenever you have a chance. Thanks
Thanks for the update this really helps me to get prepared for my surgery.
They sent me home after 4 hours, why did you have to spend the night
It was the surgeon's preference.