Thyroid removed...anyone been there, done that?
#199661 - 07/26/05 07:02 PM
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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
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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?
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KELLY!
#199666 - 07/26/05 07:21 PM
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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Jenn
#199757 - 07/27/05 06:25 AM
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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
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Re: Jenn
#200015 - 07/27/05 11:47 AM
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Hi Ruchie,
I don't think I'm pain sensitive.
Good luck with your dr. appt when you go. Jenn
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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
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