[MHLee]

in reply to: Home from TT #1174583

Thanks, Alexis! I’m starting 125mg of Synthroid tomorrow. I’m also taking 2 1000mg tums 4x per day for at least 3 weeks. I’ve been prescribed magnesium and vitamin D as well. I really think that I would feel pretty well if I wasn’t so swollen! Just glad it’s over.

[MHLee]

in reply to: Is surgery not an option if I can’t take Methimazole or PTU? #1173996

My thyroidectomy is tomorrow!!! Doc says it should take 2-2.5 hours, and I should be released 4-6 hours thereafter to go home (24 yrs old, good medical history). He is a great endocrine surgeon, practicing for almost 30 years, who does approx 400 thyroidectomies per year.

I am confident that this is the best decision for me. Any last minute advice for me? I know many of you have done this, and I want to be prepared! Thank you!

[MHLee]

in reply to: Is surgery not an option if I can’t take Methimazole or PTU? #1173994

Ok, so I have a new question! Had my second opinion and now thyroidectomy is scheduled for October 4. I truly appreciate the help you all provided me!

So here’s my question: should I opt for a subtotal or total thyroidectomy? My mom says that I should request subtotal, since I am 24 and having some of my own, natural hormone would be a good thing. The surgeon prefers total, because it is easier to regulate the synthroid dose afterward.

I keep trying to weigh the pros and cons, and would love some advice from folks who have been there. Thanks!

[MHLee]

in reply to: Is surgery not an option if I can’t take Methimazole or PTU? #1173992

Thank you all so much for your help! I had my appt for a second opinion today, and my new doctor thinks that I am a good candidate for surgery! She got me an appt with a really good, experienced surgeon for Tuesday, and we’ll see if he agrees. Here’s hoping that surgery is a safe, appropriate alternative for me! I really prefer it to RAI!

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