While I was pregnant with Ian my thyroid gland went out of control. It got really swollen to the point where you can physically see it and it impedes my ability to live comfortably. So I went back to the doctor after I had Ian in order to make sure it wasn't swollen because of pregnancy hormones. It wasn't. I was sent to an expert. She had me do an ultrasound which reveled a 4cm mass in my left thyroid. I was then sent to a biopsy. The results came back last week and I do not have cancer, which was a possibility. What I do have is a benign tumor that will not go away on it's own.
I talked to the doctor yesterday and because it is benign she would normally just let it be and keep an eye on it through ultrasounds for a while. But because of the large size (most masses are between 1-2 cm) she recommends having it taken out. So I am waiting for the surgery lady to call me back and get this scheduled. I was told that it was an overnight stay in the hospital and about a 2 week recovery which would involve pain killers.
I'll let you know more when I do. I hate hospitals. And I hate that I am going to surgery. But I understand that it needs to happen to help me have a better life.
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