Graves' Disease Support Group
Graves-Basedow disease is a medical disorder that may manifest several different conditions including hyperthyroidism (over activity of thyroid hormone production), infiltrative exophthalmos (protruberance of one or both eyes and associated problems) and infiltrative dermopathy (a skin condition usually of the lower extremities). This disorder is the most common cause of...
Hi, I just thought I would add a couple of pics of my scar from surgery. There are two in my photos for anyone who is curious. The first one is a little fuzzy but the second one is good.
Sheesh, the neck on this ol' bag has more lines than malbers who is post-TT !!!!
Happy for you that things are looking so good!!!
How the heck are you feeling?
{{{hugs}}}
Cd, I do have one nice big line in my neck that came after all the swelling pre and post TT. I left that out of the pic cuz its bigger than the scar!!! LOL I am feeling wonderfully!! My surgeon must have picked my magic dose right of the bat!!! Thank goodness for him!!
From what I understand, replacement meds dose is based upon body weight.
Since you've had a TT, your thyroid is g-o-n-e......there is no waiting for it to die off like what happens after RAI. That's when peeps are struggling with ever-changing levels.
You are instantly hyPO so, as I keep saying, a doc that knows how to medicate is our best friend :)
So happy you have a good doc!!