How long does it take to get out of bed after half of the thyroid cancer is removed

If a thyroid cancer patient undergoes a hemisection, it means that the tumor is relatively large or has invaded a wide range, and the patient will need a certain amount of time to get out of bed after the operation. There is no clear range for the specific time to get out of bed, and it needs to be determined based on the patient's condition, postoperative condition, etc.

1. Condition: If the patient has early-stage thyroid cancer, no peripheral lymph node metastasis or distant metastasis, and the patient is in good physical condition, and there are no complications or other discomfort symptoms after surgery, the patient can get out of bed after surgery. If it is mid-to-late stage thyroid cancer, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, etc. may be required after surgery. The patient may need to rest in bed for a few days, then get out of bed and do some moderate activities, and then get out of bed after recovery;

2. Postoperative condition: If the patient's condition is relatively stable after surgery, there is no peripheral lymph node metastasis or distant metastasis, and the patient's physical condition is relatively good, usually the patient can get out of bed and move around appropriately after surgery. If the patient has cervical lymph node metastasis after surgery, iodine-131 treatment is required, which will leave a large wound on the neck. The patient's physical condition is poor and recovery is slow. Usually, he needs to rest for a few more days, and the time to get out of bed needs to be postponed;

3. Complications: If the patient has severe complications after surgery, such as peripheral nerve injury or recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, the time to get out of bed needs to be extended. If the patient has brain metastasis, lung metastasis, etc. before getting out of bed, the bed rest time needs to be extended;

4. Others: If the patient has wound infection, subcutaneous effusion, liver and kidney damage after surgery, the bed rest time will be extended. If the patient recovers well after the condition gradually improves, he or she can usually get out of bed and move around under the guidance of a doctor.

In addition, patients who have undergone hemisection of the thyroid cancer are advised to take a rest and avoid fatigue and heavy physical labor. In terms of diet, they can eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, such as kiwi, tomatoes, broccoli, etc., eat light and easily digestible food, and avoid spicy and irritating food.