10 days after thyroid cancer surgery

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  • @iroh66
    @iroh66 Рік тому +861

    You will not believe this, your "how I found my own cancer in med school video" literally led to me finding my own papillary thyroid cancer 8 days ago and I am having surgery in a few weeks. Your video legitimately may have saved my life. Unbelievable, I owe you a debt of gratitude.
    EDIT: Update by the way guys, I've had my surgery and it all went well! It was a week ago & I'm doing really well. On Thyroid hormone now & other than still having a little bit of a stiff and sore neck, I feel great! The surgeon thinks he got it all & we'll just have to wait and see as to whether I need radioactive iodine follow up based on my bloodwork.

    • @jodi9361
      @jodi9361 Рік тому +26

      That's insane!! Good luck with your surgery!

    • @julieannelovesbooks
      @julieannelovesbooks Рік тому +15

      Oh my lord. I am so happy that you were able to find it and that you’re getting surgery!!! Wishing you all the best 💕💕💕

    • @heyitsisela6482
      @heyitsisela6482 Рік тому +5

      Omg! Best of luck with surgery ❤

    • @d.g.9209
      @d.g.9209 Рік тому +7

      Were there any symptoms in your case?

    • @iroh66
      @iroh66 Рік тому +22

      @d.g.9209 nope, none at all, I just heard her talking about how she found hers feeling her own thyroid and realising it was bumpy, and I felt mine and was like, huh, there's a little lump there, and what'd'y'know, thyroid cancer

  • @izzykaii
    @izzykaii Рік тому +79

    I have never seen someone so positive and upbeat when talking about their recent cancer diagnosis / surgery, you are a breath of fresh air 💕

  • @h16nning
    @h16nning Рік тому +123

    Fellow med student from Germany here, your positivity is actually very inspiring in my opinion! Also, it’s great to hear you are doing better! Have a cancer-free, merry Christmas!!! 🎄 😊

  • @sashal1493
    @sashal1493 Рік тому +48

    I am genuinely, wholeheartedly wishing you all the best. The fact that you manage to stay so upbeat - even if it’s only for the sake of the video - is remarkable. I’m so proud of you and hope that you have a super speedy recovery and are filming your “I’m cancer-free!” video before we know it. Also, I’m not sure if that incision’s gonna scar or not, but if it does, it’s gonna look seriously badass.

  • @MaxWilliamsReacts
    @MaxWilliamsReacts Рік тому +9

    I've been watching your videos as a silent viewer for a while now, but HOLY SHIT I dont know how you have remained so positive about this. There is no way I could come up to a camera with a smile on my face after a surgery like that. I tip my hat to you, and am happy to be here. Excited for what else you have to post

  • @Makeiri
    @Makeiri Рік тому +8

    Happy to have an update from you! Sending a big hug!

  • @suzannadannaTARDIS
    @suzannadannaTARDIS Рік тому +5

    I had a C5-C6 spinal fusion 11 years ago and the scar was just like yours. My doctor did an incredible job of lining it up with a fold in my neck. Once it healed, people couldn't tell I'd had major surgery!
    It's confusing how people expect yu to be mad and the world and grumpy about having cancer. As you've said, it teaches you to be more empathetic to your patients - what could be bad about that?
    Enjoy your visits with family and friends and continued healing vibes.

  • @rebeccawood7350
    @rebeccawood7350 Рік тому +15

    Hey! Glad you made it through with flying colors. I had my total Thyroidectomy on 11/6/23. I unfortunately went into hypocalcemic crisis complete with the tetany and all and had to call 911. Stayed in the hospital on tele for 3 nights and got 4 bags of IV Calcium. Still cant project my voice. I am having RAI on 1/31/24 and also have to do the low Iodine diet for 2 weeks prior. Just so you know, there is another option besides coming off of your levothyroxine... you can get a shot of Thyrogen 2 days in a row right before getting the RAI. Talk to your Endo or RadOnc. 💜

  • @bub777
    @bub777 Рік тому +12

    Congratulations on your survival story. Your extroversion is really something, even when dealing with such a disease. The Tyrell-style glasses are neat too!

  • @Lizeth43517
    @Lizeth43517 Рік тому +5

    The most sweetest, optimistic girl I have ever seen on UA-cam. I’m so happy that everything (except the wrong sized tube) went well. Keep on shining and being a light in the world!

  • @doraramirez5066
    @doraramirez5066 Рік тому +3

    Your positivity through this whole process is so inspirational. This year, I was also diagnosed with Papillary thyroid cancer with metastatic spread to my level six lymph nodes. As a young adult (24 years old) and mom, it was overwhelming at times. I recently just had my surgery on December 19th and am recovering well. I am waiting to get Radioactive treatment soon. I am so glad to have stumbled across your story! I wish you nothing but the best. We got this!

  • @RobertRoberts329
    @RobertRoberts329 Рік тому +27

    Between your personalities and both having gone through tumor removal, I feel like you and Simon Giertz-also in California-should do a collab.

    • @kingdomofmochi
      @kingdomofmochi Рік тому +3

      A Simon Giertz collab would be out of this world!!

  • @mandy8058
    @mandy8058 Рік тому +1

    I stumbled upon your video about finding your cancer a few weeks ago, and the algorithm decided I needed an update-and I'm glad I found this video. My husband went through this last year, and it was because I nagged him about checking out an anomaly in the throat area. He had the surgery and multiple iodine treatments over the course of a year or 2. He says he disliked the period before the treatment most, because it makes him lethargic, cranky and tired. Still, he always says that he feels lucky it was thyroid cancer and not something else. I wish you all the best, and hope that everything will keep going as well as they are right now! Your positive outlook probably helps too!

  • @AfomiaAyele-q1c
    @AfomiaAyele-q1c 9 днів тому

    On day 3 post op, and currently taking time off from med school for health-related reasons (among others). Thank you for posting your experience, it has made me feel a lot less alone in this process :)

  • @connortelles6037
    @connortelles6037 Рік тому +1

    Good job. Keep kicking ass.
    I self diagnosed myself with similar about 1.5 years ago. (I’m a surgeon. Irony)
    Being a patient is unfortunate luck but it makes us better doctors. I’m glad you caught this.
    Thank you for making this video. When I was going through this there was a lack of videos like this.
    Good luck. Stay positive.
    Definitely take your synthroid empty.
    I had issues getting myself dialed in.

  • @Jippyjay
    @Jippyjay Рік тому +2

    I’m so happy that you are sharing online in a positive light! It makes a scary situation seem a lot less frightening for people. But by no means am I saying that you can’t be vulnerable online, please do if you feel like it, but your videos and updates have been very inspiring and educational. Keep going!

  • @mohameda_-
    @mohameda_- Рік тому +3

    I’m happy to see you doing well Sally.
    Your way of approaching this situation is quite inspiring. You manage to find joy even hard times. Thank you for sharing your experience, prayers for you going out from Turkey.

  • @silverhiver
    @silverhiver Рік тому +5

    I'm so happy you are feeling good and surgery went well. You're such a bundle of light about all of this and it's fascinating to see your perspective as a med patient. Thanks for sharing with us! Enjoy your holidays

  • @veronikamesser2409
    @veronikamesser2409 Рік тому +4

    I have Hashimoto and I didn’t know what you said about calcium and vitamin D! I wake up take my l-thyroxin 88 and vitamin d drops and wait 15 mins. Didn’t know I was doing it wrong for years lol

    • @strawberry1025
      @strawberry1025 Рік тому +2

      Because no one told us! I have been on levothyroxine for Hashimotos for over 30 years and only found out about 5 years ago that calcium prevented uptake. I am now need 50/75mcg less than l used to take to maintain function now that l take my Eltroxin mid sleep cycle. Hugs! ❤

  • @jackkip
    @jackkip Рік тому +1

    Glad to see you are doing so well. I had a total thyroidectomy over 25 years ago. I had Graves, so luckily I didn’t have the RAI. Did have a few issues with the parathyroid in the beginning. But several weeks later, I was pretty much back to normal. The scar has completely faded and I really have to look for it. Enjoyed your videos.

  • @laural557
    @laural557 Рік тому +1

    I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma two years ago. I had to have a partial thyroidectomy and then a completion due to complications (transient vocal cord paralysis on my right side and some hypoparathyroidism). I am very glad that you are feeling well! I was concerned about the radioactive iodine, but it wasn’t bad at all. I was carful about the timing for levothyroxine and tums but I take my levothyroxine with food almost every day. The endocrinologist can adjust your dose to your routine. I wouldn’t wake up that early in the morning unless you really want to. My tsh has been stable for about 1.5 years now with very little adjustment. This is just a suggestion from one medical provider to another. Have a merry Christmas!

  • @katodan0611
    @katodan0611 Рік тому +1

    That’s been a big change for me with thyroid meds. I basically no longer eat breakfast which stinks. The timing of it all just doesn’t work. 😢 Glad you are doing so well!!

  • @Ricky-es9vg
    @Ricky-es9vg Рік тому +2

    Your energy is very contagious, it is nice to see that are you doing well!

  • @timidelle1127
    @timidelle1127 Рік тому +3

    Your positive attitude to all of that is truly admirable. I rarely comment on UA-cam videos but your vibe is just incredible so I had to pop in!! You seem like a genuinely kind and good person :)
    I hope you heal nicely and feel great!! All the best x

  • @inMuro
    @inMuro Рік тому

    I love how you approach disease like an opportunity to learn and find joy in it. That's doing wonders for my health anxiety ❤ thank you!!!!!

  • @katreades-kt8jv
    @katreades-kt8jv Рік тому +1

    Check out your calcium levels in the near future. Sometimes you loose parathyroids at the same time as the thyroid…if you get any shakes or muscle pulling (especially in the hands and jaw), that is a sign. The magnesium bis-glycinate is a binder for calcium and it is super great for keeping up calcium levels. Glad to hear you doing so well!

  • @ramenfarians
    @ramenfarians 11 місяців тому

    Your positivity is so refreshing! You are growing into a fantastic doctor!

  • @anniesimone
    @anniesimone Рік тому +2

    I have done the same surgery. Like me you seem to have a quite long, thin neck (the scar then is higher up, as the thyroid is located higher up) and trust me, the scar will show later on, also when faded...The effect of the meds, if too much or vice versa, doesn't show on how you feel or in bloodwork until at least six weeks into medication. You also probably still have some leftover hormones from yr own thyroid in bloodstream. What"s news to me, is you should wait for 4 hours until eat after taking the meds.Never done that, drinking coffe with milk & eating cheese right after I take the meds. Must try that. While cancer of course always is serious, thyroid cancer is "the best" one you can get, almost all patients are cured, due to the possibilities of treatments and the way you can track it via markers, radioactivity being one.🌸

  • @hbpencil5325
    @hbpencil5325 Рік тому +8

    As a vegan just letting you know green leafy vegetables, many beans and soy/ tofu products are high in calcium too. I'm sure you know this from studying nutrition, but just thought it might be useful to keep in mind for the hours abstaining. Take care and wishing you well with your recovery!

  • @sofiabrinkerhoff6463
    @sofiabrinkerhoff6463 Рік тому

    I look up to you so much as someone from California who is applying to DO schools right now. Good luck with your recovery!

  • @joelydavis2257
    @joelydavis2257 Рік тому +1

    i actually have an underactive thyroid so all of this is very interesting to me and i am blown away by all of your positivity it is inspiring! i would say dont worry about not being able to take your thyroxine for a bit, the doctors wont put you in danger and it doesnt always mean you will put on weight. wheni discovered that my thyroid didnt work my T3 (i think it was that one paha) hormome was literally 100 times the normal amount and it took a year to fully adjust to medication but i shockingly didnt gain any noticable weighti only noticed after i lost it that my face was a little slimmer. you are very brave an dyou will do amazing and i hope you keep us updated

  • @ronnyj9642
    @ronnyj9642 Рік тому +1

    I hope your okay and get better soon ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @TheSandelinSofa
    @TheSandelinSofa 11 місяців тому

    I left three comments but they all disapeared 😢 so strange.
    I love your positive attitude and that you want to take this as an oportunity to learn🥰🥰🥰😍 how amazing! The world needs more doctors that care for their patients and want to show true empathy.

  • @lydiamcgarrell1630
    @lydiamcgarrell1630 Рік тому

    Thank you for this update
    have a good recovery

  • @nicolakerrison
    @nicolakerrison Рік тому +1

    So glad you're doing well and getting the treatment you need. I love your sunny outlook and that the medical training you've had so far means you're better able to explain to us what's going on. Good luck for the next stage of your treatment.

  • @Hello-ze1sd
    @Hello-ze1sd Рік тому

    I’m so so sorry for everything you have been through sending you so so much love and hugs and support 💕💕🩷🩷🩷

  • @misty_moss
    @misty_moss Рік тому

    Your positive attitude and your radiant approach to embracing and enjoying life are beautiful to see!

  • @maximherremans7142
    @maximherremans7142 Рік тому

    just bingewatched these videos and I want to thank you for sharing this experience!! good luck with your studies :))

  • @chuckles1357
    @chuckles1357 Рік тому +1

    I love your positive outlook!! It's really terrific, and you will certainly do great--you are already!
    I was noticing they didn't take out lymph nodes from both sides of your neck as they originally thought they would, so it must have been determined it wasn't necessary. Hooray! Life is good and a bright future ahead!! Congrats!

  • @KJartistry
    @KJartistry Рік тому

    I would love to have you as a doctor it’s so awesome to see such positive person and also the fact that you want to learn to be able to do the best for your patients as you know how it feels to be a patient ❤ sending love from South Africa ♥️

  • @samuelmoreno0908
    @samuelmoreno0908 Рік тому

    You are very brave! I wish you all the best in your recovery.

  • @julieannelovesbooks
    @julieannelovesbooks Рік тому +4

    I had early signs of hypothyroidism last year (TSH of 8.6, full hypothyroidism is TSH>10 with how the lab measures it) and so I had to take levothyroxine too. The early mornings of taking the meds was rough. It was very very annoying, as a vegan I wasn’t allowed to eat any soy either😂😂😂. And yes, losing your basal metabolic rate sucks. I gained like 25 lbs during the time I wasn’t on meds. But you know, it’s worth it to get the full treatment and the full picture your endocrinologist needs. Weight is only a number and as time passes you’ll be able to work on that if you do think you gained more than you’re comfortable with. Anyways, wishing you very happy holidays together with your family and friends 💕💕

  • @RomanShein1978
    @RomanShein1978 Рік тому +1

    For the scar, I recommend you consider silicon sheets. From my experience, they are useful to flatten it. If hypertrophic scar persists, again from experience, triamcinolone injections into the scar tissue are effective.

  • @AngieWallick
    @AngieWallick Рік тому

    Please keep us updated!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️ love you girl!

  • @WildeJean-v7v
    @WildeJean-v7v Рік тому

    I’m happy to hear the good news. Your personality is so infectious. Only you could make something positive out of something that can be so disheartening. I hope you adjust to your new lifestyle/med management changes post op. It seems like supplementing with exogenous, thyroid hormones indefinitely. Please keep us updated on what this surgery means for you moving forward. And I hope you continue doing well in your studies.

  • @teeteego
    @teeteego Рік тому

    You got that resilient beauty

  • @darkzinha666
    @darkzinha666 Рік тому

    Girl , you are so positive! I love your vibe, even going though all of that you aways smile

  • @clbrad402
    @clbrad402 Рік тому

    Your personality is the best! Your positivity is beautiful. Merry Christmas 🥰

  • @ciarawalsh389
    @ciarawalsh389 Рік тому

    You’re amazing!!! Your radiant energy is inspiring, so thank you and thinking of you ❤️

  • @catherineebrahim7922
    @catherineebrahim7922 Рік тому

    So happy to see you are doing well!! Praying for you !! All the love ❤❤

  • @elainecarozzi
    @elainecarozzi Рік тому

    I wish you all the best and that you can use this experience to become an incredible doctor with all it takes to help people going through their illness.

  • @rockstarkate78
    @rockstarkate78 Рік тому +1

    So glad you're doing well and your attitude is great! Also love your hair color :)

  • @Thcranberr1es
    @Thcranberr1es 5 місяців тому

    Although i didn't have surgery on my thyroid for cancer, ( I had it to remove a cystic nodule and half of my thyroid ) I found that while the incision itself wasn't completely sore, internally i had a sore throat for days.

  • @Octupus46
    @Octupus46 Рік тому

    managing my hypothyroidism has been so hard. I hope all is going well for you!

  • @flachtsix
    @flachtsix Рік тому

    Happy to hear recovery has gone well, you’ve (more than) got this!

  • @radsec
    @radsec Рік тому

    Get well soon, you're taking this amazingly well.

  • @kingnash7324
    @kingnash7324 Рік тому

    Hope you make a full recovery soon!

  • @cassidym.7687
    @cassidym.7687 Рік тому

    glad you're doing well! this stuff is tough. I have hashimotos so I can empathize with taking the synthroid and stuff.

  • @BeeApple-sr3db
    @BeeApple-sr3db Рік тому +2

    I had to stay in the hospital for a week. My calcium level went to 1 after the thyroidrectomy.

  • @EsaLena1
    @EsaLena1 Рік тому +1

    I cannot wait 4 hours between levothyroxine and dairy. I can't get up that early. I only wait 1 hour because 4 hours would be 1 pm.

  • @mikrokosmos07
    @mikrokosmos07 Рік тому

    I’m glad to hear you’re doing well, I hope you coming to feel better! Lots of love ❤

  • @Lina-ku6iy
    @Lina-ku6iy Рік тому

    You are so inspiring ❤❤❤❤

  • @SaintOfThine
    @SaintOfThine Рік тому +1

    Glad the throat seems to be healing nicely!

  • @aavviki
    @aavviki Рік тому

    i'm so so glad you're doing well and keeping up the inspiring positivity. i wish all the best for you, you've got this!!

  • @kingdomofmochi
    @kingdomofmochi Рік тому

    I'm so glad your surgery went well!! I hope you have a super speedy recovery and I hope nothing in life slows you down on dims your sparkle!! You rock and are so strong!!!
    Also I second that you should reach out and see if Simon Giertz will collab

  • @motivate_md1
    @motivate_md1 Рік тому

    Best of luck as you start to run again soon! Your spirits seem really high, keep rocking it! Love your glasses btw! - Becca

  • @lesmess.
    @lesmess. Рік тому

    When I had my gallbladder out I found out they had trouble getting the tube down my throat, apparently my anatomy is smaller than normal. Didn’t have much throat irritation regardless. Good to know for the future though. Good luck with your health.❤

  • @tppx._aditi
    @tppx._aditi Рік тому

    girl, u make it look easy
    get well soon
    😚

  • @BeeApple-sr3db
    @BeeApple-sr3db Рік тому

    How are you feeling? Get u 1:46 used to Levothyroxine and they should also give a beta blocker.😊😊😊😊😊

  • @drlina7550
    @drlina7550 Рік тому +1

    i was just thinking about you so proud

  • @SelanneFan8
    @SelanneFan8 Рік тому +2

    I think it’s amazing how positive you have been the entire time! Your positive attitude is amazing. Glad you’re healing well!!

  • @oneseeker2
    @oneseeker2 Рік тому

    My mother, A sister, A niece and a great niece had this surgery, fortunately needed NO chemo, No Radiation. Their entire thyroid taken out, cut from ear to ear.

  • @Emma-Maze
    @Emma-Maze Рік тому

    Recover well! 💛

  • @joro0052
    @joro0052 Рік тому

    радвам се че си добре и че се справяш с това амин🙏🙏❤❤🙏🙏❤❤

  • @larryaustin2859
    @larryaustin2859 Рік тому

    When did you start wearing glasses and what's your prescription?😢

  • @pujdziang3899
    @pujdziang3899 Рік тому

    Lots of love!

  • @yeungtsznok7976
    @yeungtsznok7976 Рік тому

    Stay strong❤

  • @mayashapi1861
    @mayashapi1861 Рік тому

    Sending you all my love🫶🏾💫

  • @chaboi8543
    @chaboi8543 Рік тому

    I’m sure this was very unexpected. Hope you recovered quickly

  • @IshanWithanage
    @IshanWithanage 5 місяців тому

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @jellams1317
    @jellams1317 Рік тому +1

    It's amazing but with what happened with a scar on neck you will not be able to see it. Best of luck in medical school

  • @TheDudes007
    @TheDudes007 Рік тому

    How you doing?

  • @WillYumK
    @WillYumK Рік тому +1

    scar healing nicely!

  • @RichDodger1
    @RichDodger1 Рік тому

    🙏🏽♥️

  • @RedFire-mc8ne
    @RedFire-mc8ne Рік тому +1

    So you are cancer free you'r "cured" ?

  • @Adam_Millns
    @Adam_Millns Рік тому

    You remind me of sunshine

  • @thefunson8087
    @thefunson8087 Рік тому

    hello

  • @BeeApple-sr3db
    @BeeApple-sr3db Рік тому

    You have to wait 4 hours.

  • @californiadoll6273
    @californiadoll6273 Рік тому

    So you're stage 3?

  • @thomasbobby7444
    @thomasbobby7444 Рік тому

    Tc sally

  • @KarnageKollectibles
    @KarnageKollectibles Рік тому

    There’s sleeping beauty!

  • @stevencaseymiller8376
    @stevencaseymiller8376 9 місяців тому

    You should tell be you survived a serial killer, and that's why you have the scar on your neck.

  • @idk-jy6cc
    @idk-jy6cc Рік тому

    That CRNA better have learned. Smfh

  • @Nmeyer33
    @Nmeyer33 Рік тому

    Thank you for the update, I'm glad you're doing so well! 💕🩷