Treatment of Hyperparathyroidism: The Surgical ... - UW Health

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SURGERYRecoveryWe ask that you return to see your surgeon 7-10 days, and again 6 months afteryour surgery. During these visits, we will look at your incision for proper healing,and check that your Calcium and PTH levels have normalized, indicating a cure.Previous StepMENUFinish
We hope this helps you feel more comfortable with your surgeon and theprocess of preparing for your parathyroid surgery.If you have questions, please talk to your surgeon or NP at UW Hospital, aswe want to ensure that you feel well informed at all times.You are the most important part of this process!
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