The THYROID Thread

[Nora03]

Minerva Mouse - great news! So happy for you.

I had my FNA today and it went well. Just a couple of pinches with the needles and a little pressure. I really liked the doctor. However, he has given me a decision to make already. He said if they don't find cancer cells he wants me to decide if I want to have my thyroid removed anyway. He said it is because my thyroid is multi-nodular and sometimes things can be missed in the FNA.

I told him I didn't like surgery and he agreed. I had a complete hysterectomy six years ago and it took me three full months to recover, and I'm six years older now.

Well, I have a week to think about this as I go back next Wednesday for the results. Any advice anyone? Is anyone else living with a multi-nodular thyroid and decided just to watch it?

Mrsklamc - when is your due date? Is this your first? Good luck!

Norah

 

[mrsklamc]

Minerva Mouse - great news! So happy for you.

I had my FNA today and it went well. Just a couple of pinches with the needles and a little pressure. I really liked the doctor. However, he has given me a decision to make already. He said if they don't find cancer cells he wants me to decide if I want to have my thyroid removed anyway. He said it is because my thyroid is multi-nodular and sometimes things can be missed in the FNA.

I told him I didn't like surgery and he agreed. I had a complete hysterectomy six years ago and it took me three full months to recover, and I'm six years older now.

Well, I have a week to think about this as I go back next Wednesday for the results. Any advice anyone? Is anyone else living with a multi-nodular thyroid and decided just to watch it?

Mrsklamc - when is your due date? Is this your first? Good luck!

Norah

Honestly, I don't think a thyroidectomy would be too bad- since you've had a hysterectomy it probably would just be a blip on your radar...

My due date is 2/6 but they will induce 2/3 if I don't go into labor by then. He is our first.

 

[Minerva Mouse]

Minerva Mouse - great news! So happy for you.

I had my FNA today and it went well. Just a couple of pinches with the needles and a little pressure. I really liked the doctor. However, he has given me a decision to make already. He said if they don't find cancer cells he wants me to decide if I want to have my thyroid removed anyway. He said it is because my thyroid is multi-nodular and sometimes things can be missed in the FNA.

I told him I didn't like surgery and he agreed. I had a complete hysterectomy six years ago and it took me three full months to recover, and I'm six years older now.

Norah

Glad to hear your appointment went well. You must be more of a trooper than I am.

Unfortunately, I cannot help with your decision.

I can however tell you that I wouldn't take any chances and risk something spreading to the lymph nodes. But that's just my opinion and I'm here to support whatever decision you feel is the best decision for you.

 

[Christine]

Minerva Mouse - great news! So happy for you.

I had my FNA today and it went well. Just a couple of pinches with the needles and a little pressure. I really liked the doctor. However, he has given me a decision to make already. He said if they don't find cancer cells he wants me to decide if I want to have my thyroid removed anyway. He said it is because my thyroid is multi-nodular and sometimes things can be missed in the FNA.

I told him I didn't like surgery and he agreed. I had a complete hysterectomy six years ago and it took me three full months to recover, and I'm six years older now.

Well, I have a week to think about this as I go back next Wednesday for the results. Any advice anyone? Is anyone else living with a multi-nodular thyroid and decided just to watch it?

Mrsklamc - when is your due date? Is this your first? Good luck!

Norah

Norah,

My friend recently went through this. She had a thyroid with about 3 large nodules and 3 very small ones. She had two rounds of FNA biopsies and all came back "benign"; however, they decided to remove the thyroid because one of the nodules was quite large and she was feeling it press on her throat. She had the surgery in December. Even after she was "stuck" plenty of times and they got good samples, it still did miss that she had cancer. No biopsy is ever truly benign, just likely to be. She ended up having a small, 3mm papillary thyroid cancer. Luckily it was so small that she doesn't need further RAI treatment. They will just watch her with ultrasounds for a while and keep her TSH suppressed for a few years.

If you think your thyroid is problematic, I would opt for the surgery. Also because you just never really know what's in there.

 

[mrsklamc]

Saw my endo Thursday and she didn't feel anything in my neck, which is good b/c the pg hormones could make cancer cells grow.

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Minerva - congrats on the great news. I am sure you are relieved that is something less to worry about.

Norah - that is a hard and personal decision. I am a fan of the when in doubt take it out idea however.

Well ds and I went for our blood tests today. Shocking, apparently they either fired or reassigned everyone from the office. The one new girl I had told me she hates working here and wishes she was at the other office, oh how nice of her to say that. She said the other people were not enforcing the company rule of getting a credit card if there is a balance. She made us give a credit card. I said we never had to do this before and lucky dh was with me or we would have had to walk out as I didnt bring my credit card. I said we have never paid anything before. She said its computer generated etc just in case. Oh really. Not liking this as all.
I have a feeling all my nice old girls who I liked will not be back. Sigh.

I didnt know when my endo visit was and its not till Feb. 19, oh well. At least the blood tests are done in case there is more bad weather.

Its snowing here again, sigh, This is getting old fast. And its so, so cold.

Micayla - What is your nursery theme? Just curious.

I wrote down all the tests the endo ordered. I need to look one of them up for sure.

 

[Nora03]

Thanks everyone for your input. I appreciate it. It sure helps to know others are going through these things too. I've been flip-flopping, but in discussion with my DH and family, I'm leaning towards having it removed. I'll let you know what the doctor says on Wednesday.

luvmarypoppins - when do you and your ds get your test results? Hope you don't have to wait too long.

Minerva Mouse - I'm not terribly brave, but was anxious to have the FNA. I'm terrified of surgery however, especially after having a hysterectomy. It was no picnic. However, I'm so glad I had it done as the pathology report showed many problems and it was a good thing I had the surgery.

mrsklamc - my oldest was born 2/7, but that was 40 years ago. My daughter will be 40 in a couple of weeks! Wow, where does the time go? I wish you all the best.

Nora

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Today everyone is invited to enjoy a piece of with me.

Yes we are having a because today is my 5 year Cancerversary!

Cant believe 5 years ago I almost died but God is so good and listened to everyones prayers, especially dh who was sitting next to my bed for the 2 days when I was in the coma. I am thankful God gave dh wisdom to push my bed down to the or and not wait for the transport guys and also that the 2nd surgeon found the or. Nothing like being his first patient after just moving here, lol.

Well my dh is in calif. Lucky him because we had a few inches more of snow overnight. My middle ds has blisters from his crutches and is now taking my grandmas wheelchair to college to use. Said its much better. Saw another guy on crutches and told him to get a wheelchair too, lol.

Micayala - bet you are counting the days till you meet your little guy.

Everyone check in when you can. Have a great day.

 

[Nora03]

luvmarypoppins - congrats! What a wonderful day for you. I don't know your story. Did you and your ds get your bloodwork results yet?

I just got home from the doctor's and my results were inconclusive. While I had decided to have the surgery, and the doctor agreed to do it, he gave me another option of waiting for three months and repeating the US and biopsy. So, that's what I've decided to do. I'll try to put it out of my mind for the next few months.

Off topic - our washing machine died and we had to buy a new one yesterday. We chose a mid-priced one and with tax, delivery ($70) and we bought an extended warranty - the total is $1100. Isn't that crazy for an ordinary washing machine, or am I living in the dark ages?

Besides the washing machine we've had to replace our PVR and had to get car repairs in the last couple of weeks.

Nora

 

[SingingMom]

Luvmarypoppins - happy anniversary!! God bless!

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[mrsklamc]

LMP- Congrats on 5 years!

We kinda have two themes that don't go mixed together, LOL. I saw several things with stars on them that I liked, and had kinda gone that route, but a friend bought us a nemo crib set she knew I loved, so we have that too. My cousin did everything nemo and it is super cute.

We had a bit of a scare and spent the night before last at the hospital for observation and were released, but they're going to induce Monday if he hasn't made his appearance by then.

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Micayla - wishing you all the best tomm. if your little guy isint here already.

Keep us updated when you can mommy!

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Micayla - we need a new mommy update! Well of course we understand if you are a little busy and havent slept either.

Singing Mom - how was the trip and of course I need to know about the food

Its official I have had it with this snow and cold. Its snowing again. Luckily I went grocery shopping with dh yest. I am giving up on getting the sono right now. Is going to snow again on thursday I think.

I will tell the endo I will get it as soon as the weather cooperates. At least I got the blood tests done.

My poor ds. He has a new cast. I dont know how he is putting up with this. At least my grandmas wheelchair is a god send since he is still non weight bearing. Maybe in 2 weeks he might get a boot the dr. said. We shall see.

Lucky dh is off to calif again on wed. and then he goes back to calif. again in 2 weeks.

 

[SingingMom]

Singing Mom - how was the trip and of course I need to know about the food Its official I have had it with this snow and cold. Its snowing again. Luckily I went grocery shopping with dh yest. I am giving up on getting the sono right now. Is going to snow again on thursday I think. I will tell the endo I will get it as soon as the weather cooperates. At least I got the blood tests done. My poor ds. He has a new cast. I dont know how he is putting up with this. At least my grandmas wheelchair is a god send since he is still non weight bearing. Maybe in 2 weeks he might get a boot the dr. said. We shall see. Lucky dh is off to calif again on wed. and then he goes back to calif. again in 2 weeks.

Trip was wonderful! We were delayed by two days due to JetBlue canceling flights, but luckily we added the two days to the end of the trip. Weather wasn't as great as last year same time, but we did have a few warm days.

Here's my food reviews for you!

Flying Fish (Boardwalk) - food was good but odd combos. Enjoyed the red snapper but probably wouldn't return.
Yachtsman's Steakhouse (Yacht Club) - excellent! Liked it much better than Shula's. We closed the place! Ate there with CM friends. Great time!
Il Mulino's (Swan) - very good REAL Italian food.
Tutto Gusto (Epcot Italy) - excellent appetizers, drinks, & desserts. One of our favorites.
Biergarten (Epcot Germany) - ok. We were in Germany this summer and it was a nice reminder, but the people we sat with were rude. Food was average. I think it would be more enjoyable with a big group
Be Our Guest - (MK) - excellent meal and neat atmosphere. Lamb chops were great!
Brown Derby Lounge - (HS). New outdoor seating. Very limited choices. Drinks were good. Food eh. Famous Grapefruit cake not on the lounge menu, but they let us order it.
Spice Road Table (Epcot Morocco) - new place - just opened. Indoor & outdoor seating. We sat outside. Had an overhang/roof. Very interesting appetizers & drinks. Lamb sliders, mussels, shrimp.. We would return.

More snow here - I wish I was back in Florida!

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[angwill]

Stopping in to say hello. I hope everyone is doing well.

I have my 6 month WBS due next month. Thanks to Obamacare it will be covered before deductible as preventative which is a nice thing about it.

I read Micayla had her little one, congratulations!!!

 

[angwill]

Today everyone is invited to enjoy a piece of with me.

Yes we are having a because today is my 5 year Cancerversary!

Cant believe 5 years ago I almost died but God is so good and listened to everyones prayers, especially dh who was sitting next to my bed for the 2 days when I was in the coma. I am thankful God gave dh wisdom to push my bed down to the or and not wait for the transport guys and also that the 2nd surgeon found the or. Nothing like being his first patient after just moving here, lol.

Well my dh is in calif. Lucky him because we had a few inches more of snow overnight. My middle ds has blisters from his crutches and is now taking my grandmas wheelchair to college to use. Said its much better. Saw another guy on crutches and told him to get a wheelchair too, lol.

Micayala - bet you are counting the days till you meet your little guy.

Everyone check in when you can. Have a great day.

Congratulations on 5 years!!!

My best wishes to your son. My son was on crutches last year and thought they would be so cool till he realized how much it hurt after the first day. I pinned two hand towels to the arm cushions and ordered a couple of gel cushions that fit on them.

Ang

 

[angwill]

luvmarypoppins - congrats! What a wonderful day for you. I don't know your story. Did you and your ds get your bloodwork results yet?

I just got home from the doctor's and my results were inconclusive. While I had decided to have the surgery, and the doctor agreed to do it, he gave me another option of waiting for three months and repeating the US and biopsy. So, that's what I've decided to do. I'll try to put it out of my mind for the next few months.

Off topic - our washing machine died and we had to buy a new one yesterday. We chose a mid-priced one and with tax, delivery ($70) and we bought an extended warranty - the total is $1100. Isn't that crazy for an ordinary washing machine, or am I living in the dark ages?

Besides the washing machine we've had to replace our PVR and had to get car repairs in the last couple of weeks.

Nora

Nora,

I am sorry for the inconclusive answer that has to be awful not knowing.

$1100 for a non fancy washing machine does sound like a lot but then again the last time I bought one was 15 years ago and we paid like $350 for it back then. It sucks when everything seems to fall apart at once. Our whole 2013 seemed to be that way.

Ang

 

[mrsklamc]

So I typed this all out one morning at 3 AM on my phone while pumping and it didn't 'take.'

So our sweet baby boy arrived on 2/3, 7 lbs, 11 ounces. He seemed to be doing well until he failed his 24 hour screen, and came up to the NICU, so I've pretty much been here since then. He should be ok, just needed some extra time to adjust to the outside world.

 

[angwill]

So I typed this all out one morning at 3 AM on my phone while pumping and it didn't 'take.'

So our sweet baby boy arrived on 2/3, 7 lbs, 11 ounces. He seemed to be doing well until he failed his 24 hour screen, and came up to the NICU, so I've pretty much been here since then. He should be ok, just needed some extra time to adjust to the outside world.

That is so wonderful. Sometimes babies just need some extra care at birth. I hope he is a happy and healthy little boy and gets to go home soon.

 

[SingingMom]

So I typed this all out one morning at 3 AM on my phone while pumping and it didn't 'take.' So our sweet baby boy arrived on 2/3, 7 lbs, 11 ounces. He seemed to be doing well until he failed his 24 hour screen, and came up to the NICU, so I've pretty much been here since then. He should be ok, just needed some extra time to adjust to the outside world.

Blessings to all of you!!

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