possible partial thyroidectomy and hashimoto's

[anniehygge]

I was recently diagnosed with a follicular neoplasm and am scheduled to have surgery on Aug 18.  If the nodule is cancerous, then I will have a full thyroidectomy.  If it is not, then I will only have my right lobe removed. My concern is that I was also diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease (thyroglobulin level 556) and am wondering if I am still going to have Hashi's after a partial thyroidectomy and if I should be considering a full thyroidectomy no matter what the outcome.  My surgeon didn't have much advice on this.  I would appreciate any advice anyone can offer.

Thanks!

[blsdnsvd]

I suggest that you seek a 2nd opinion and feel comfortable with the doctor who will perform the surgery. If your current surgeon seem not to be able to answer your concerned question then maybe another can. I went through 2 opinions (besides my Endocrin Doc) and felt comfortable with the 3rd. Whoever performs this surgery will need to be very experienced and knowledgable and you must feel at ease.

[laura1967]

I would highly suggest you discuss this with your thyroid Dr. Some are for it and some are not. You will ALWAYS have Hashimoto antibodies, but without a thyroid gland to attack, the numbers will go way down and symptoms will eventually go away if you are on optimal dosage of meds.