Has anyone had thyroid surgery?

[MrsP08]

My FNA biopsy came back abnormal on my 3 cm nodule.  My endocrinologist says surgery is required and I'm already researching ENT surgeons.

I was just wondering if anyone has gone through the surgery and can tell me what to expect.

Thanks.

[lilypad300]

I had a TT on 8/4, and all in all, I am pretty happy with the decision. . .there have been a few speed bumps along the way, and I'm still working on getting my dosage right to feel 100%, but all in all, I think I made the right choice.

If you have any questions, feel free to PM me.

be well!

[Totie]

You will find many that went through the surgery. Is this total thyroid removal or partial?

I had a thyroidectomy about 14 years ago. I did not have any complications during or after the surgery. You can't even tell i had the surgery, the scar is hard to see. The surgeon did a great job.

The only thing is after surgery it will take awhile to get your dosage to where you need it to be.

[sidneythyroid]

It's very important that the surgeon you choose has done many Thyroid surgeries because your windpipe & parathyroids along with other very important parts are there. Also, that he/she you choose has a good repatation. More then likely it will be benign but 3 cm is big mine was 4 cm. My surgeon took out my left nodule and it was found to have Pap & Follicular carcanoma. although three weeks after I had my right lobe removed I wouldn't recommend that. Anyway surgery was a breeze the tube was in for about 8 hours healing was easy. RAI 131 was recommended and done again I would caussion not to goto my extremes I regret doing that.  I'll in all I am fairing pretty good! Everyday school is in for me learning/re-learning and learning some more about the best way to enhance my body, spirit and mind!