- Re: Newly Diagnosed

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In addition to all the personalized responses you'll be receiving from list

members, you may want to check out some letters from the archives (see

list, below).

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NYC

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Below is an index to some letters which have been posted to the listserv

since its beginning on this Yahoo site. To access these letters, go to

....... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/messages

and enter the message number into the small box marked " msg # "

(or enter ìhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/xxxxî

in the URL, substituting the message number for the xxís).

To search the archives further, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca

Scroll down to the empty box near the words ìSearch Archivesî.

Enter the word or subject you are searching for.

NOTE: Please remember that because the listserv is uncensored, there

is no guarantee to the veracity of anything posted here. As always,

you must use your own judgment, and always consult your physician

regarding any medical concerns.

17668 .. 's TT experience

18136 .. Keri's TT experience

18157 .. recommended foods for after TT? (member asks for advice; follow

the chain of responses)

19809 .. nervous about TT ( gets lots of reassurance)

19815 .. Deb's tips for surgery

19860 .. Joan's TT checklist (helpful list of preparations)

19866 .. Barb's reminder about " splinting "

19935 .. TT questions (lots of questions, lots of answers; follow the

chain of responses)

Philbrick wrote:

> Hello,

> I found out last week my biopsy showed it was suspicious for follicular

> neoplasm with hurthle cell change present. I am to meet with a surgeon

> next week when he is back from vacation to have my thyroid removed,

> (hopefully next week also)

> I have been having thyroid problems that went undiagnosed for about a

> year.

> Is there anyone willing to tell me what you feel like right after

> surgery, and maybe give me some words of encouragement. I am having

> bouts of feeling very positive about the diagnosis, to having crying

> jags, and feeling unsure of everything.

>

> Tomsrapunzel@...

>