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Lobectomy anyone?

by Avee3, Nov 06, 2007 03:19AM
I am having the right side of my thyroid removed in one week for a possible follicular neoplasm.  For those of you who have had 1/2 of their thyroid removed did you require meds at any time?  Did you ever go on meds permanently?  Do you still feel that same?  My thyroid function is fine but I'm concerned about it not functioning well after surgery, although ever doctor says "the other side will compensate."  I'd like to honestly know what others have gone through.  
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by devushka, Nov 06, 2007 01:42PM
To: Avee3
A friend had half her thyroid removed for nodules. She needs to take thyroid replacement as she became mildly hypothyroid. Everyone is different, however.

by Avee3, Dec 21, 2007 11:31PM
devushka, I'm so sorry...I just now saw that you sent me a message.  I had surgery on the 13th and it was benighn.  So far, my tests have been normal but I'll get tested every six months.  Thank you so much for responding.  Can't beleive I just saw your reply!

by ok2531, Dec 21, 2007 11:37PM
To: Avee3
Awesome NEWS!!!  My doc said for me to have my levels checked 6weeks post op.  I had them checked before surgery so I have a baseline of whats normal for me.  How are you doing???

Margie
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