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49(f). Hashimotos since I was 16, on meds since my early 20s. I'm still waiting on the official diagnosis; I was in the 50% risk category so it could go either way. I'm relieved to finally have my thyroid out after decades of inflammation, goiters, fluctuating levels, growing nodules. I had convinced myself that since I have been on 150mg Levothyroxine for half my life, I wouldn't have the same struggles that many of the younger patients on here have documented. But I am struggling. Between this and perimenopause, I'm a mess. I had to go back on acid reflux meds (that seems normal and temporary) and I'm constantly feeling like my blood sugar is plummeting even though I'm not diabetic. I'm trying to push more protein and fruit into my diet. But emotionally, I'm so wonky. Up one day and on the verge of tears all day the next. Is this emotional disregulation part of it? I'm on HRT and that was helping pre surgery. And does it simply come down to the meds dosage? I know getting the official biopsy results will go a long way to helping me move forward. I'm 2 years post divorce and want to start dating again, but won't even consider it until my medical status is resolved. On a positive note, I can visibly see that my neck is slimmer, which is nice. I appreciate this community very much, so thank you for any input.

I've got over 2,000 hours on Widow from over the course of many years. I'm occasionally brilliant with her and occasionally trash. I've learned to not force it anymore. Some maps and team compositions simply aren't ideal. That being said, I've been curious about making the switch to PC from Xbox. I cannot imagine learning how to play her all over again, let alone learning how to game on a PC. I'm a complete noob, there. but I'm wondering what the actual skill level difference is between platforms? Are the games better, more toxic, more challenging, faster paced? Or is it a negligible difference? I definitely do have to deal with server lag but is that present on both? My ping will be fine, but I still experience the hog hook around a wall or Hanzo shot through a wall. I've also stuck with console because I can chill with my dog on the couch and play. Is that basically the difference? Casual relaxed playing vs more serious gamers? Ty.

Hi. 49 yo female that's been on Levothyroxine since my early 20s. I get USs every year and this year we found one nodule that grew 0.9cm in less than a year compared to all my other nodules growing 0.1cm per year. After inconclusive and suspicious testing and biopsies, I'm finally getting this blasted thing removed.

I just started a new job 2 months ago and I'm concerned about how much time I'll need to take off. I had an enlarged lymph node and my tonsils removed a few years ago and feel like anything would be a breeze compared to that, but after reading some posts here, now I'm not so sure. My surgeon said it was an out patient procedure and that I'd likely just have a sore throat after. I'm hoping to take off two days then work remotely for a couple. But I see folks with tubes in and now I'm really nervous about recovery time. And the incision? I've got some sleeveless turtlenecks to wear to work for a week or two. Please, any insight into realistic expectations post-op would be appreciated. I know everyone recovers differently, but I'd like to hear from some of you either way. TY.