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in reply to: Postpartum and Graves #1061486

Hi JennaV!

Thanks so much for your reply – I can relate a lot to you!

How did your thyroidectomy go and how was the recovery? Smooth and easy, I hope!

I’m just curious and if you don’t mind sharing, how did you come to the decision to do the thyroidectomy and not stay on the anti-thyroid pills any longer? Did you decide that it was "just time"? I go back and forth on so many different options, at times it’s just completely overwhelming – but I can’t imagine being away from my little one’s either!

Take Care, Erin

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in reply to: Postpartum and Graves #1061484

First and foremost, THANK YOU for the responses, the input, and encouragement. I am one that really tries to focus on the positive in every situation and since confirming that I have GD, I feel quite overwhelmed with all of the information on the Internet.

Ski, I appreciate you reminding me that the choice is mine and that everyone will have their opinion but it is up to me to do what is best. I think right now, I feel most overwhelmed as I don’t know what is best. I can see the pro’s and con’s in each treatment option and I don’t have "one" that stands out inparticular. From what I do read, I do have to remember that there are thousands (maybe million?) of people out there that have had a positive experience from the treatment they chose. I just hope that I come to a point where I am 100% OK with my path going forward, whether it be RAI or surgery, ya know? Being that it’s so soon, I feel like that day may never come, but I do really think/pray that one day I’ll know what is right for me.

Laurel, Thank you so much for your story! I think the hardest part right now is that I don’t have anyone close to me who can really identify with how I’m feeling, the feelings of confusion and overwhelmingness (is that even a word?!?!) but hearing from you helps put me at ease. Ultimately I want to be a healthy mom/wife and raise healthy children. The thought of not having #3 makes me tear up but at the same time I have two beautiful children and know that I need to take care of myself.

Deblitz, Thank you for commenting. I actually was able to have the uptake scan but I couldn’t nurse for 24 hours (my choice – I could have at 12 hours) so I just pumped and dumped. How was it for you having the RAI and a little one at home? Did it go smoothly? Congrats on #2 – I am so happy to hear that everything is going smoothly!!

The more I’ve thought about everything the last few days, the more I know that I just need to relax, let the methimazole I’m on really start to work and then talk to different doctor’s on their opinions. Ultimately, I do want to make sure that I do what’s best for me so that I can be a healthy wife and mom for many years to come (and hopefully continue to grow my family!)

Thank you all,
Erin

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