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Lefta Dissenter

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5. I had a parathyroidectomy several years ago (maybe 8?)
Mon Nov 4, 2024, 07:32 PM
Nov 2024

I had 3 1/2 of the four parathyroid glands removed. My recovery was swift - used only 1.5 of the 30 hydrocodone tabs that were prescribed - then was able to switch to otc pain relief the next evening after the surgery. I had the surgery on a Friday and was able to go back to work on Monday, though I probably didn’t stay the full day. The great thing is that I had improvement in many of the symptoms I didn’t even realize I was having!

I’m sorry about the inconvenience of the iv bag shortage (it’s the bags themselves, not the fluid), but glad you’ll still have the surgery. That’s the type that can be postponed, and you’ll be glad to just get the darned thing done. And your spouse is correct about anesthesia being better than stressing about the election!

Best wishes to you!!! I hope yours goes as well as mine did. And I hope the election results by the time you get home give you a huge lift in recovery!

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Wishing you a speedy recovery gademocrat7 Nov 2024 #1
Thank you much question everything Nov 2024 #2
I did acute care transcription for 15 years buzzycrumbhunger Nov 2024 #3
Thank you! question everything Nov 2024 #4
I had a parathyroidectomy several years ago (maybe 8?) Lefta Dissenter Nov 2024 #5
Thank you for the encouraging comments. question everything Nov 2024 #6
Healing vibes on the way to you for a speedy recovery. SheltieLover Nov 2024 #7
Hoping you have a speedy and complete recovery. brer cat Nov 2024 #8
Get well soon, question everything! nt Dear_Prudence Nov 2024 #9
Best of luck Nigrum Cattus Nov 2024 #10
more than luck.... markie Nov 2024 #11
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