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Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) Thyroid removed...anyone been there, done that?       #199661 - 07/26/05 07:02 PM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA I have a HUGE nodule. And I just felt it and it has grown AGAIN! The endo. in Miami said if keeps growing he'll need to remove it! I'm terrified of surgery. I must make an appointment though, and soon, cause it prob has to come out! I realize this means I will need to find an endo. out here in AZ who I can trust to do the surgery as staying with my fam right now is a BAD idea! Yikes! MORE on my plate. I know I'm jumping to conclusions...but like I said...doc said if keeps growing it's gotta come out...and it feels like a GOLF BALL! So...if you have advice, words of comfort, or stories to tell (PLEASE include things to do in the event of sugery to help with pain), I would be sooo thankful! I WILL get it checked...but I know myself...I feel better when I'm prepared... I love you guys...thanks in advance! Love, your anxious friend, Ruch -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Thyroid removed...anyone been there, done that?       #199662 - 07/26/05 07:14 PM Edit Reply Quote Vicam Reged: 02/24/04 Posts: 1955 Loc: Ontario, Canada Hey Ruchie, I don't have any personal experience but I do have a friend who had thyroid surgery (can't remember if she had the whole thing removed or just operated on). Anyways, if you don't get any responses I can ask her for some info if you'd like Kelly P.S. Did you get my email? Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     KELLY!       #199666 - 07/26/05 07:21 PM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA Your e-mail was SO GREAT! Thank you *hugs for miles* That site was so informative I was going to write you back to thank you right away...I guess I got distracted and forgot to e-mail you, I'm SO SORRY!!! How are YOU doing? Love ya! Ruch -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     I haven't, but...       #199680 - 07/26/05 08:02 PM Edit Reply Quote atomic rose Reged: 06/01/04 Posts: 7013 Loc: Maine (IBS-A stable since July '05!) Adam's oldest brother had his thyroid removed... gosh, don't even know how many years ago now. He's on medication for life, but he's *perfectly fine* - no problems at all. I don't know him super well, but I can ask Adam to ask him a few things, if you want to know more about his experiences. *big hugs* to you! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Thyroid removed...anyone been there, done that?       #199682 - 07/26/05 08:10 PM Edit Reply Quote ChristineM Reged: 05/31/04 Posts: 1662 Loc: soCal Ruchie, My grandpa had his removed back in the 60s because it was cancerous, and he was fine. I'm thinking it must be a fairly routine surgery if they've been doing it that long. Hope that eases your mind a bit! Hugs, -------------------- Christine Those who can do; those who want it done better teach. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Thyroid removed...anyone been there, done that?       #199684 - 07/26/05 08:12 PM Edit Reply Quote BL Reged: 06/01/03 Posts: 3522 Ahh, Ruchie, I don't know anything about thryoids, but you can't have a golf ball sticking out of it! i know you don't want ot think about surgery, but you need to have a doctor check it out. That could be dangerous, if left untreated, couldn't it? Hope you get some answers soon. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Thyroid removed...anyone been there, done that?       #199689 - 07/26/05 08:23 PM Edit Reply Quote JLL24 Reged: 09/23/04 Posts: 312 I had my thyroid removed in Dec. 1999. I didn't require much pain medication after the surgery, my neck just felt a little tight but I wasn't in extreme pain. It was removed b/c it was cancerous so I req'd a radiation drink in Feb. 2000 to kill off any remaining cells. Everything went well and I was perfectly fine. I'm now taking a thyroid hormone replacement (1 pill/day) and seeing a Thyroid Specialist every six mos. to monitor my blood work to make sure everything is ok. Good luck, Jenn Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Jenn       #199757 - 07/27/05 06:25 AM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA Thank you sooo much! Are you pain-sensative? You sound VERY brave! I can't thank you enough for this info... *hugs* Ruch -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Jenn       #200015 - 07/27/05 11:47 AM Edit Reply Quote JLL24 Reged: 09/23/04 Posts: 312 Hi Ruchie, I don't think I'm pain sensitive. Good luck with your dr. appt when you go. Jenn Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     My Mom had her's removed       #200143 - 07/27/05 05:02 PM Edit Reply Quote Dia Reged: 02/04/05 Posts: 175 Loc: Tucson, AZ I think she had it done before I was born, because I can't remember her having it removed. She has to take medicine for it, but besides that is fine! Don't worry! Like someone else said, they've been doing this proceedure for a long time, so I think they've gotten it down by now. I bet you'll feel a lot better when this is taken care of. Hugs, Myra -------------------- IBS-D Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all)

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