Surgery Tuesday!

[kg0936]

I go Tuesday to have the other side of my thyroid removed!  They removed the right side due to a 3.7 CM mass that turned out to be papillary with follicular variant thyroid cancer.  So Back I go!  I am so ready for this to be over with!  Well, I still have to do RAI. I think the worst part is not being on any meds to replace my thyroid. ): My Endo said they do not do the Thyrogen shots. (sp) Any advice? I do have to stay the night this time. ):

[Barb135]

"No, he is the one who said no meds after surgery"   Did you mean no med "until" after surgery?

I can sympathize with you; you've only got a couple more days to wait. Once the surgery is over, you should be able to get back on med and hopefully, will feel better soon.  

Best wishes.

[kl42]

wishing you good luck! kevin

[kg0936]

No, he is the one who said no meds after surgery. I will be fine. Just stressing about the weight gain. ): As well as everything that comes with not being on meds for 6 weeks. I am not on any meds now and I am tired. So I am not looking forward to this.

[Barb135]

Not sure what you can do, since you can't take thyroid med, but I can certainly wish you the best of luck with the surgery and subsequent RAI.  

Fortunately, Tues, not far off; hopefully, you can muddle through. Your endo couldn't help you?