Thinking Thyroid Surgery
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Thinking Thyroid Surgery
| Mon, 01-17-2005 - 5:34pm |
Hi. I just found your message board while during some research on thyroid surgery. My endo has suggested surgery for me. I had a partial thyroidectomy about ten years ago for a cyst. Benign then and benign now. The cyst has now returned on the left side of my thyroid. I have normal thyroid levels. My TSH is .50 and other than a lump on my throat I feel fine. Is there anyone out there that has had a total thyroidectomy that now feels good? I read and hear about people who have suffered weight gain, hair loss, etc. I've experienced the surgery so I know what to expect there. I'm just worried about life without a thyroid. What medications are best? Synthetic or natural? Does anybody take a T3 and T4 replacement? Has anyone seen a nutrionist for a cyst problem. Thanks for your input.

~~Is there anyone out there that has had a total thyroidectomy that now feels good? I read and hear about people who have suffered weight gain, hair loss, etc. ~~
My endo told me that after my TT that it would be 6mos to a year before I feel normal. I will gain some weight (likely).