Im goin into hospital 2mo for an operation it is my 1st operation i am only 18 and am worried, the operation is thyroid which means i have an incestion in my neck the lenght of it across. The risk is losing my voice and cancer. i dont know how i feel.
Any help or advice on all this would be great. Thanks x
2006-11-06 09:04:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I think anyone going in for surgery is scared and anxious, that's very normal.
I hope that you've had a chance to discuss fully all the potential risks and benefits of the surgery, and what could happen both if you do and if you do not go ahead. Hopefully the anaesthetist and surgeon will talk to you tomorrow before your surgery to ensure that you are clear and that you're giving your informed consent. Remember that the nurses too can help answer any questions or listen to any worries that you have.
Good luck for tomorrow, I'll be thinking of you.
2006-11-06 09:12:18 · answer #1 · answered by purplepadma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear that you are going to go through this operation at such a young age. Fear not....having your thyroid removed may be your best option if they have ruled out radiation treatment. I have Grave's disease (hyperthyroidism) and I have opted for medication to keep my symptoms at bay for the time being. One day though, I will have to "kill" my thyroid because its something that may do more harm later on in life. Anyhow, please discuss ANY aprehension with your doctor before your surgery. The more you know and understand the nature of your operation the better you will feel about it. Surgery always has risks but make sure you & your doctor are in agreement in your treatment plan. Take care.
2006-11-06 09:10:14 · answer #2 · answered by juliegallagher1977 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I cant give you any specific advice regarding your particular op but I wanted to remind you that all ops have some risk but the whole point of the op is that the risk of NOT having it is greater. You NEED this op and therefore you must the possible negatives to one side and deal with the positive outcome you are intending to get. Almost everyone who has this op will have the positive outcome. There is no reason you should be any different.
Good luck and try to relax as much as you can. It will help a lot.
2006-11-06 09:10:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry-
I had my first operation when i turned 20 to get my cancer tumor out
just trust in the surgeons and have then explain everything to you so you feel more comfortable and know what to expect
follow all the instructions for after the surgery so you can recover well.
You'll be fine whatever happens you'll get thru it!
2006-11-06 09:10:59 · answer #4 · answered by ??ThiNk PiNk?? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be there for her and attempt and get her to talk to her mum and dad... via her speaking to them supplies her greater concepts on wether or no longer she needs to maintain it or maybe adoption she has greater concepts now than she will later. Her mum and dad will locate out ultimately basically ensure it relatively is to no longer previous due. And be a sturdy pal and attempt and help/handbook her to make the concepts she needs and not what every person "needs" her to do because of the fact she am has to handle it afterward in existence no count what she comes to a decision... and prefer the lady until eventually now suggested her mum and dad will improve to the belief and definite there's a threat they are going to loose it however the choose no longer harm her or the toddler. So inspire her to make her judgements which will benefit her interior the top.
2016-10-15 11:07:27 · answer #5 · answered by boamah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to people who have been there done it and bought the T- shirt.
That is, try the friends of the hospital to see who runs the Patients Association and or similar groups. Also, depending on your particular condition see if there is an association for that. I'll bet there is.
Try not to worry too much.
I wish you well.
2006-11-06 09:09:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't know anything about this im afraid, but when i was pregnant i used a health website that people post questions on, theres loads of topics so someone in your situation should be able to give you the correct info without second guessing, go to
www.healthboards.com
hope you get the right info and good luck.
2006-11-06 09:09:46 · answer #7 · answered by zeldieuk2002 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will be fine. Keep thinking good thing and pray. God will always be there for his children. You are very young and you have your whole life a head of you. You will make it out just fine with a smile. Good luck.
2006-11-06 09:09:32 · answer #8 · answered by baby girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think getting the operation is for the best! It will be okay, just go ahead and relax!!
2006-11-06 09:09:07 · answer #9 · answered by Melanie Smith 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had my first op when i was 6 so
you have nothing to worry about
you will feel a bit groggy when the anesthetic wears off.
but get someone to bring the meals in for you as hosiptal meals are horrible.
2006-11-06 09:08:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋