My friend's got thyroid opthamopathy

Question

although her hyperthyroidism is getting better but her eyes are still protruding...so will surgery cure it? Will it go back to it's normal size? what are the side effects if she does go through surgery? Please help....thanks :D

Answer 1

I have hyperthyroidism and went through the surgery your friend requires.  My eyes went almost completely back to normal after the healing process.  It is a major surgery with all the risks that go along with major surgery.  My eyes were sewn shut for 2 days after and even once the stitches were removed it was a little while before I could open them fully.  Regardless of any and all the risks I am extremely happy with the results and would do it again in a heartbeat.  My hyperthyroidism went into remission and my eyes are still lookin good so Im not sure of any real side effects except for improved self-esteem and confidence!

feel free to email me if you have any more questions and I wish your friend good luck!

C.