Just wanted to drop in and post an update regarding the thyroidectomy. I have been feeling pretty good. My scar is not bad at all and I think you will not even see it in about 6 months. I’m back to work but taking it slow. I did verify with the Endo that it was not too soon to start the Synthroid. I’ve been doing pretty good on 100 mcg until the last couple of nights. About this time every night, I am WIDE AWAKE. I’m having a really hard time getting to sleep and if I am awakened during the night, I can’t get back to sleep. Wondering if maybe 100 is too much. Regardless, I am feeling better. It’s funny how you don’t know how really sick you are when you’re in the midst of hyperthyroidism. I feel like a completely different person. Normal? Not sure I remember what that feels like so I think I am finding a new normal.
My final word on the choice between RAI and surgery is that I don’t regret having surgery at all. I feel like I had one of the best surgeons (that is really important) and I took an active part in my treatment, calling all docs and asking lots of questions. Given my personal situation at home, work, etc., it really was the best option for me. I think if things had been different on those fronts, I may have gone with RAI. It really is a very personal decision and I would be happy to discuss it at length with anyone who is interested.
Thanks for all of the encouragement and I hope to pay it forward to someone else.
~mykena
