Well, I had my thyroid out yesterday; initial results are benign follicular nodules; but will know for sure Monday.  I believe they are benign; but there was more than this reason to remove my thyroid.

I have wonderful doctors who truly care @ me as a patient and have taken wonderful care of me.  My PcP put me on hydrocortizone injections before the surgery so I didn't have the same problem as I did with the minor surgery.  I have to say; just that alone is like night and day.  I do not feel that "empty of all energy" that I felt before.  However, I have had a slight complication; my calcium keeps dropping (a not so uncommon symptom of complete thyroid removal) so now I am on infusion of calcium...

They couldn't tell if it was the MS or the calcium creating a buzzing sensation throughout my body... The hydrocoritzone injections along with the calcium are helping me to feel a little stronger.  

I think that when doctors take the time to pay close attention to what your individual body is going through and they prepare you before hand for the onslaught; it can make a world of difference.  The key is communication and persistence.  I know that some of us can be intimidated by our doctors; but if you don't speak up for yourself; they don't know.  If somehow you get a doctor who won't listen; you have the freedom to get another.  

As I sit here hooked up to an IV and heart monitor; people staring at me for typing away...I can't help but thank God that I am alive and well enough to share.  Yes I am in some pain; but all the more proof that I am alive!

Take care and God bless!!!