Recovery after full thyroid removal

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Hi, I'm now 2 and a half weeks after my operation and been home for 2 weeks. I feel I'm making a good recovery although feeling tired quicker than I used to be, although I expected this. How quickly could I start gentle exercise such as jogging ? I'm fine walking and have a decent stamina now. Also how quickly have people been driving again ? I can turn my head fairly well but aren't putting my head up too much as I feel a tightness in my neck then. I'm waiting for an appointment with the hospital head and neck dept. Then at some point will be having RAI.

Thanks

Canary 

  • In my definitions of 'gentle exercise' I probably would never include jogging. I'd need to have a bus full of free money sitting 50 yards up the road before I'd pick up my pace to even a gentle jog. 
    I'd say just listen to your body and you'll know when to do more. 

    I was driving as soon as my stitch was out but everybody has different pain thresholds and many will take longer. Anybody with a neck dissection is likely to need a lot more time

    Best wishes

    Barbara

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