Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 My mom has recently been posting questions on the site.I was very curious what method of treatment you guys would reccomend for my Graves.I really just want to get this all behind me. After researching different info I really want to go ahead with the thyroidectomy surgery.What is your oponion?If this is truly want i wasnt to do what can i expect for the recovery time.How long in the hospital,what medecines,ect...? i don't know my exact TSH and T4 levels at tis time my Dr has that.But what I can tell you is every symptom i have.Over 9 months I have lost 30+lbs.,very fast pulse usually between 115-130(the highest between 150-170) I am always pouring down sweat,always fatigued,and do have the enlarged thyroid.I have an appt. w/ an endocronologist next week 5/5 but I just want to take care of the problem.Is the treatment plan my decesion or is that in the hands of my Dr.I have a 12 month old and a wife to look after so I want to get to the bottom of this.i am desperatley in need of some advice until my appt. next week, I am truly a nervous wreck(More so than usual) PLEASE HELP Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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