Well......the doctor just called.....

[luvofallhorses]

that IS scary. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ((((HUGS)))

[Laura's Babies]

Regina (my son Eddie's wife) HAD thyroid cancer and they took it out. She said the worst part of the whole orderal was the recovery.. (Because of) Eddies nursing skills were not the greatest and he would ask her if she wanted something to eat, she say "yes" and he would bring her a piece of cake or a piece of pie... That was "food" to him and he couldn't understand what was wrong with it, why was she complaning? It didn't sound that bad if that was all she was left to complaine about from the whole ordeal.

[K9karen]

So sorry to hear you have to have Sirjury, Deb, but it sounds like it's for the best at this point. Sounds like you have a very trustworthy doctor. No surgery is fun but I also have a friend who had her thyroid removed and she's fine. The best part, if there is one, is "milking" it to the max! I'm wishing you the best and prayers for a speedy recovery!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Debbie, I'm sorry to hear that you're going to need surgery but I'm sure that everything will go well and then you won't have to worry about this later on down the road. I also hope that you'll have a speedy recovery too. You can make Terry wait on you and you'll have also have your two fuzzy nurses to help comfort you. Please continue to keep us updated and please take care.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

It is normal to be scared, Debbie. But don't worry, everything will go just fien, I know!

ps. I was wondering about that leak too . Is it still there

[Killearn Kitties]

I know it's a thought, but it does sound like you have made the right decision. We'll all be there with you in spirit!! Hope they don't charge extra for that ...

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Thanks so much everybody. It sure helps to have such a great support group. My mom had one (I think) of her para-thyroids removed years and years ago (almost 20 now? ?). I know she hated her scar and did everything she could to cover it up...then...and now you can't even see it....and I'm sure their techniques are much better these days too. I'm not even worried about the scar because winter, i.e. turtleneck season, is almost here and things should be good and healed before next summer, i.e. low cut season, comes around again.

Freckles, the only question I have probably comes from only having one other surgery before in my life (tubal ligation 6 years ago). Will I feel like my throat has been ripped out for a few days? Or maybe like a truck ran over my neck? I've never broken a bone and only spent overnight in the hospital once long long long time ago - so long I just barely remember being there - so I just really don't know what to expect once it's over and done with. The thing I'm really looking forward to is that I'm going to tell my boss I need to keep talking to a minimum, which means I can't answer the phone every single time it rings. Hehehe And yes, this is one part of the recovery that I'll milk as long as possible.

As for the questions on the motorhome....yes, it's the new motorhome that is still leaking hydraulic oil. We discovered it again on our way to Columbus last month for the rally. It happened after Terry put the cruise control on, so we thought back and everytime it happened the cruise control had been on. But of course, when the repair guys test drove it - with cruise control on - nothing happened. And now they found a coolant leak too - small leak, but still a leak - so Terry has even more to worry about. I said it's good that they discovered it so now they can fix it while it's there rather than us having to drag it all the way back there again. Didn't make him feel any better.

Back to the thyroid. I'm not really worried about it, and am actually looking forward to it being gone, I just wish it would just disappear on its own rather than having to be surgically removed. But since that's not going to happen....

And yes, no turkey cooking for me this year! Maybe I'll give Terry directions on how to do it.....nah....not a good idea.

[Cataholic]

That is scary, but, overall, sounds like you will be better off! So, we must help you bite the bullet, and see you through this. Do you think Terry would be agreeable to a post-op tour of the country so we might all wish you well in person? (Once the leak is fixed, of course).

[gini]

Debbie, I just saw this thread. I haven't had time to be on Pet Talk much.
I am sorry that you are facing surgery - and of course,that can be scary.

I don't know a thing about your type of surgery - but some of the others do and it sounds as though you will be happy when it is all over - and feeling much better.

Just the same - I think some prayers to lay the groundwork for you are in order. You can count on mine that all goes well - and you can fully enjoy Christmas goodies without any fear assuming you will be well by then.

[new mom to a veiled]

You will be in our thoughts and prayers. My Grandmother had the same surgery. She had no problems and was very happy with the results.

[carole]

Debbie just popping in to wish you all the best for your upcoming surgery, any surgery is scarey, but it sounds as though it is inevitable and that you will be much better off in the long run, HUGS to you and I am sure you will be just fine.

[ChrisH]

Debbie, I have only just seen this and I was sorry to read you will have to have surgery. I know I would find the prospect real scary so the fact that you don't makes you much braver than me!

Good luck! You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

{{hugs}}
Chris

[.sarah]

Oh man, that's really scary. I have a lump/nodule too and the doctors have been monitoring it for over a year. It hasn't gotten bigger. On bloodwork my thyroid is always out of wack but on other tests it's fine. They can't figure out what's wrong.

[Killearn Kitties]

I've been thinking about Debbie. I'll keep checking back to see if there is any news.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers on the way and fingers crossed for Debbie and Terry too.