thyroidectomy post op pictures

I had an endoscopic hemi thyroidectomy on 3/4, 3/1/2 weeks ago and I am doing great. My dr was Dr David Terris in Augusta, Georgia. In May of last year I saw a surgeon in Baton Rouge who wanted to do an invasive hemi thyroidectomy and can I tell you, after reading all the side effects, I was scared. There was no way I was having a non-invasive thyroidectomy. At that time, my tumor was about 2cm. I went on line and found dr Terris and read all about the endoscopic, minimally invasive approach. Long story short, I went to Georgia on 3/2 and had the surgery on 3/4. I had some pain the first 3 days and after that I was fine.
My scar is about 1 inch and you can barely see it. I was off work for 3 weeks, since my dr said no stenuous activity for 3 weeks. Went back to work this week and I am doing fine. No damage to my vocal cords. I have a small amount of "tightness" at the base of my neck where the scar is but that should go away in about 2 or 3 weeks. When the tumor or nodule as they call came out it was about 6 inches long. I couldn't believe it. The best news is it was not caner . I highly recommend this dr
for anyone who is contemplating thyroidectomy surgery.

I started on .137mcg synthroid right after total thyroidectomy. Aside from sore throat and neck tightness my post surgery symptoms seem okay.

However, I seem to not be tolerating this high dosage of synthroid very well but I am anxious to stay on the highest dosage possible to avoid weight gain. I just get a little jittery and have a headache. I am sleeping fine. Will these synthroid related symptoms abate soon or do I need to reduce dosage? Thanks.

Hi, I had my left thyroid taken out on Oct 20, 2009 due to a huge cyst that was there, the scare is very clean and looks great, my question is I am really tired, I am getting hot and cold flashes and my baby finger and the one next too it go kinda numb did you expernace the same thing or do you thingit is part of the thyroid being gone, also I still have some swelling and discomfort sleeping, I cant sleep on my belly yet and I wake up off and on all night.....any suggestions as I don't go see the doctor till Monday Nov 9