Hi. Partial thyroid removal

Hello,

This is pretty normal - but that doesn't mean it's not horrible.
At two weeks post thyroidectomy, you're probably still recovering from the anaesthetic, and you're carrying a major burden of not knowing if you do or don't have cancer, and what will follow if you do.

You may find that you're lower on natural thyroid hormones because you're running on half a thyroid, but some people (my sister included) have been getting by for a decade or more without half their thyroid and without taking any tablets, so it's not automatically the reason for feeling tired.

You've got a bunch of physical and emotional pain to handle and you might also still have pain from the surgery.  Have a good cry now and then - it might help. And hopefully, you'll soon know what's going on and what happens next. 

(By the way, if they had to do a partial thyrodectomy to find out if it really is cancer, that's not unusual. I went through the same thing. The second commonest type of thyroid cancer can only be confirmed by removing the lump and having a good look at it). 

Thank you for replying. 
I am my own worst enemy and when the consultant said several weeks/ months I heard a week to 10 days.  So am beating myself up that I’m so tired after the most simple of tasks. 

My partner is trying but until you’ve experienced it I don’t think you can understand the tiredness and don’t get me started on the constant headache 

You're absolutely right.

With respect to your partner and others around you, it's easy to get snappy with people who don't seem to 'understand'. 

Just try to remember you've not been in their shoes either - and try to cut them a bit slice of slack. I'm sure they're doing their best but they're confused, scared, and worried just like you are. 

I’m trying to support him too. 
It’s my low mood , constant headache and the overwhelming tiredness none of which I thought would be this bad. 
I was hoping to be back at work tomorrow. It’s not happening. 
ive managed to go to the shop, and put a wash on today and I’m exhausted and in tears!

pretty pathetic I’m blaming the hormones!! 

Be kind to yourself.
This is all new and it's scary - nobody is expecting you to be firing on all cylinders.