Anyone thy3f and thy3a and decided to watch and wait?

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I am new here and was wondering if anyone could offer advice as things seem to be moving too quick. I am female and 52. On being referring to ENT in April 2019 for a lump under chin, which turned out to be enlarged lymph, not of importance, it was discovered during ultrasound that I had “suspicious” looking nodules on thyroid and decided to re-scan in 6 months. At the 6 month re-scan in Nov 2019 it was decided that a FNA was required. 7 weeks later I was told the test was inadequate and this was to be repeated. Within two weeks of the second FNA my results are thy3f and thy3a, one nodule either side. I have been pencilled in for thyroid removal in 3 weeks if I want the procedure which the surgeon has recommended I have. I have been given no report in writing as yet, no information on thyroid functions, effects afterwards on thyroid replacement drugs which I am really concerned about as having a total abdominal hysterectomy with ovary removal three years ago I am still dealing with the aftermath of surgical menopause. Everyone who offers advice is saying get it taken out why are you hestitating but my heart is saying watch and wait. When I asked the surgeon if I could watch and wait he replied that he had to follow guidelines and recommend removal and if I was scanned in 6 months time what was I hoping for as the result would be the same? I would appreciate any advice thank you 

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  • I don't have any advice, but have had my thyroid removed over a year ago and can give you an indication of how that went. Obviously, it may not be the same for you, but I'll tell you my experience for what it's worth.

    I had lymph nodes removed as well as my thyroid, which meant I had to spend nearly a week in hospital. I felt pretty much fine after about three days though and would have been home at that point if it had just been my thyroid they were removing. I was worried about the effect of the drugs as I am a teacher and have a long commute each day, so was thinking I really didn't need to be dealing with things like fatigue. None of them happened. Other than a slightly stiff neck, I felt really no different after the operation than I did before. I actually probably have slightly more energy than before, but whether that is related to the operation or thyroid medication or not, I don't know. I think it's likely just a coincidence or confirmation bias.

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  • I don't have any advice, but have had my thyroid removed over a year ago and can give you an indication of how that went. Obviously, it may not be the same for you, but I'll tell you my experience for what it's worth.

    I had lymph nodes removed as well as my thyroid, which meant I had to spend nearly a week in hospital. I felt pretty much fine after about three days though and would have been home at that point if it had just been my thyroid they were removing. I was worried about the effect of the drugs as I am a teacher and have a long commute each day, so was thinking I really didn't need to be dealing with things like fatigue. None of them happened. Other than a slightly stiff neck, I felt really no different after the operation than I did before. I actually probably have slightly more energy than before, but whether that is related to the operation or thyroid medication or not, I don't know. I think it's likely just a coincidence or confirmation bias.

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