Positive Vibes???........ here ya go!!!
For 2 years I took thyroid meds for hypothyroidism. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto disease. Then after an ultrasound a small nodule was found on the right side. Because it was on the back side of my thyroid, and was very difficult to biopsy, they decided to remove that side of my thyroid. I was sooooo very nervous and scared. Before I even had the surgery, my "Endo" told me that only about
2-3% of the nodules on a thyroid are malignant and after they are removed, only 2-3% have any more issues..... that is 2-3% of the 2-3%!!! In other words........ if it was something cancerous in there, I had a
really good chance of it being completely gone after surgery,,,, and not to return.
I had the surgery, and the nodule was not cancerous. I still have to take thyroid meds... but I need them.
Occasionally I notice that my remaining thyroid feels a little "swollen" but that is because sometimes my body don't need as much medicine that I am taking and then I have to change dosages (via my doctor). It is hard getting my meds regulated.... and at my age, there are changes with my body chemistry DAILY.... but I am doing
fine, working daily (hard work!!!), getting extra sleep when I can ( some days I get a little worn down), and VERY happy that I can enjoy everyday to the fullest!!!
There ya go...... sorry so long...... but hope that it helps!!!