After months of tests and doctors visits, biopsies, ultrasounds and various tests I have finally reached the decision to have a total thyroidectomy in the near future.
The biopsy results were "a-typical" (abnormal), the gene therapy testing results were "suspicious" (taking me from a 25% chance of Thyroid Cancer to 80-85%). We wont know anything for sure until everything is tested. If rather not do a partial surgery and then have to go back and do it again (due to all my other previous thyroid issues / cysts / surgeries).
I know the #1 rule is not to Google or use the internet to find out about your illnesses... but like everyone else, I did it and now am very concerned about my weight after the surgery.
I realize it is trial and error with the hormone dosage, but am reading about people who were around my weight (230lbs) gaining anywhere from 10-100lbs. I cannot handle that type of weight gain as I have been working hard to maintain the overweight weight that I am. I have not have a working thyroid in over a year, so at least the hormones, if correct dosage is figured out, will help me get healthier.
I guess what I'm looking for are for users of this forums stories. I have been on this for years and met some incredible people who I trust with information and who have shared their stories with me.
A lot of the info I found is years old. If anyone has anything they could share it would help me come to terms with what is coming my way.
I realize everyone is different, and I could have this done and lose weight with diet and exercise. I could also gain weight and lose my mind.
Looking forward to hearing from you, for better or worse. Any info is appreciated.