I am recovering great from my thyroid surgery.  It has been about two weeks, and I am so glad it is over.  I am still a little sore in my neck, especially on the left side where I still have thyroid tissue.  The doctor said that the side that was left would probably swell in trying to compensate for the missing side. I guess that is what I am experiencing.  For the most part, I don't think that I am hypothyroid....yet!  I am hoping that what is left can produce enough hormone for what I need, and I don't have to take more medication! But, if I do, it's not a big deal. I am just thankful that it is over and, honestly, that this YEAR is almost over as well!! I am hoping that 2011 has better things in store for me and my family!

My Surgery

I had thyroid surgery on December the 6th at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. They removed a tumor that I had and the right side of my thyroid.  I was really dreading this surgery, but honestly, it wasn't that bad! I woke from the surgery feeling like I had a bad case of strep throat, and my neck was sore, but after 2 days I wasn't in any pain.  I was relieved that it was over, and that I was able to have it done before Christmas! I have had a rough couple of months, but hopefully it is coming to an end.  In a way I am frustrated because I feel like I know no more than what I did before I began to feel bad in May.  After seeing two neurologists, a rheumatologist, an endocrinologist, surgeon, going to Mayo Clinic.........after all that, I still don't have a definitive answer, and it is frustrating!  I wonder if I'll ever have an answer......