need some insight please

ethansgrandma · March 9, 2006

well less than 2 weeks to my banding. i finally got my cardiac clearance so im good to go hopefully this time. however, my dh is really having a time. he was supposed to have been banded yesterday, but got an abnormal reading from his chest exray which led to him having a ct scan. the ct scan revealed a mass on his thyroid and the docs said that he would have to have that removed before he had surgery. well, we went and saw the general surgeon today and he informed us that he would lose his entire thyroid, be on thyroid meds for the rest of his life, and possibly Calcium and Vitamin D. after discussing the risks it just seems pretty scary. we are now looking at a thyroid surgery date i am assuming will be relatively soon, then waiting for recoup before scheduling his band date. he is not dealing with this too well. im trying to be as supportive as i can and still trying to prepare for my own surgery. has anyone else ever had to deal with this type of a situation before? im not sure exactly what the recoup time will be for him before he can have his band surgery done but i would just about guess that we are looking at a may band date at the earliest.

Penni60 · March 9, 2006

I would not put a date on the band surgery for now. The concentration should be on just getting him recouped from the Thyroid surgery. I am so sorry that you guys are going through this at this time. But I do believe that all things happen for a reason.

Be thankful that the Thyroid can be removed and there is no cancer.

My prayers are with you and your family.

PhotoNut · March 9, 2006

Get a second opinion. The surgeon might be right on with his/her diagnosis, but I'm hearing far too many stories lately about surgeries that turned out to be unnecessary afterwards. With something so permanent, get a second opinion!

And if your hubby has to take synthroid, Calcium and D forever, tell him its not so bad. I do it too!

You both will be in my prayers as well. *hugs for you and hubby*

ethansgrandma · March 13, 2006

thanks everyone. he now has a surgery date of 3/29. that is one week after im banded. we are taking it one day at a time. he is a little more receptive to getting this done because he knows he really needs the band. just keep us in your prayers. any feedback is greatly appreciated!