Hi,

I had my thyroid removed in May and the scar is just a thin, white line now.
Most people say they don't notice it, unless I point it out. My surgery
was the easiest surgery I have ever had. I did not even have to take pain
pills after. The only complication I had was that my calcium dropped and I
had to take some prescription vitamin d and calcium for a while, but that
rectified itself a couple of weeks after surgery. By the time I finally got
mine out (1 1/2 c), my swallowing had become so difficult that I did not
care about the scar. I was just ready to be able to eat and breathe
normally.

Best of luck to you!!!

>From: "lilyvc" <lilyvc@...>
>Reply-To: ThyroidDisease2@yahoogroups.com
>To: ThyroidDisease2@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [ThyroidDisease] Thyroid Surgery
>Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2006 15:48:29 -0000
>
>Hi, I'm new to this group because I was diagnosed with a 1cm thyroid
>nodule about a month ago. I had an ultrasound, TSH (.03), and FreeT4
>(19) tests done. I then had a fine-needle aspiration biopsy, which
>showed follicular neoplasm. My doctor is now recommending that I
>remove the left lobe of my thyroid. I'm 26 years old. I'm feeling
>very nervous and unprepared for surgery, I'm seeking a second opinion
>to see if there are any alternatives to surgery. Can people talk
>about their own experience with a lobectomy or thyroidectomy though?
>I'm really worried about the scarring. I know they find a skin
>crease, but given my age, I don't have a lot of creasing that would
>hide a scar... does the incision have to be in the middle of your
>neck, or can it be off to one side? I'd really appreciate your
>thoughts!
>
>- Lily
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