thyroidectomy

[faithnlve]

What is the name of your state? vt I had my thyroid removed completely due to nodules. Yet, my thyroid was functioning normally. The doctor felt a biopsy could be done but did not pursue it, and highly recommended to me to have thyroids removed. Pathology showed no cancer after surgery. Now I am feeling there could of been another procedure done instead of me losing my thryoids. Plus it has been three months since the surgery and my voice seems weak. I can still talk and stuff, but it is hard to talk loudly, hard to swallow at times, and my neck is numb. I also hate having to be on medication the rest of my life to survive. I wish this doctor had recommended other tests, or at least communicated other options for me. The surgeon was the best in the area, so I relied completely on his recommendation. Thanks

 

[dedlock]

Do you have a legal question?

 

[ecmst12]

No mistake or negligence happened. The doctor made a recommendation, you took it. You could have done more research, or gotten a second opinion, you did not. There was probably a reason the doctor recommended complete removal; did you ask him what it was? You can't sue him for using his professional judgement (so long as it meets the standard of care), especially when you consented to the procedure. And you can't sue him because you have expected side effects of a successful surgery.

 

[panzertanker]

What is the name of your state? vt I had my thyroid removed completely due to nodules. Yet, my thyroid was functioning normally. The doctor felt a biopsy could be done but did not pursue it, and highly recommended to me to have thyroids removed. Pathology showed no cancer after surgery. Now I am feeling there could of been another procedure done instead of me losing my thryoids. Plus it has been three months since the surgery and my voice seems weak. I can still talk and stuff, but it is hard to talk loudly, hard to swallow at times, and my neck is numb. I also hate having to be on medication the rest of my life to survive. I wish this doctor had recommended other tests, or at least communicated other options for me. The surgeon was the best in the area, so I relied completely on his recommendation. Thanks

According to the Oncology Times 2006 algorithm for evaluation of pts with one or more thyroid nodules...
I would suggest you speak to an attorney. Based on your description here, the standard of care was not followed.

 

[dedlock]

According to the Oncology Times 2006 algorithm for evaluation of pts with one or more thyroid nodules...
I would suggest you speak to an attorney. Based on your description here, the standard of care was not followed.

You're scarey.

Are you assuming this person has TGDR?
Are you discussing an article in the Annals of Surgical Oncology 13:745-752 (2006)?
About 5 women with TGDR and recommendations based on that study?

This person hasn't even asked a question and your already advising them to get a med-mal practice attorney?

Geezsch!

 

[panzertanker]

You're scarey.

Are you assuming this person has TGDR?
Are you discussing an article in the Annals of Surgical Oncology 13:745-752 (2006)?
About 5 women with TGDR and recommendations based on that study?

This person hasn't even asked a question and your already advising them to get a med-mal practice attorney?

Geezsch!

1. I am not "scarey"
2. Oncology Times, NOT Annals of Surgical Oncology
3. 5/25/06
4. Algorithm, NOT study.
5. Thyroid 2006; 16(2): 109-142
6. What right do you have to say that I am "scarey" to recommend that someone speak to an attorney????? Is that not allowed anymore?

I gave sound advice based on current practice guidelines.
The algorithm calls for thyroid uptake scans, us, or FN aspiration (this depends upon the findings at various stages and the correct f/u for the finding). Surgery is ONLY recommended AFTER palp or FN aspiration results are either malignant OR indeterminate.

 

[lealea1005]

What is the name of your state? vt I had my thyroid removed completely due to nodules. Yet, my thyroid was functioning normally. The doctor felt a biopsy could be done but did not pursue it, and highly recommended to me to have thyroids removed. Pathology showed no cancer after surgery. Now I am feeling there could of been another procedure done instead of me losing my thryoids. Plus it has been three months since the surgery and my voice seems weak. I can still talk and stuff, but it is hard to talk loudly, hard to swallow at times, and my neck is numb. I also hate having to be on medication the rest of my life to survive. I wish this doctor had recommended other tests, or at least communicated other options for me. The surgeon was the best in the area, so I relied completely on his recommendation. Thanks

There are some questions regarding which type of nodule (simple, complex, multinodular) and the testing done before your surgery that need to be answered. Have you discussed any of your concerns with your surgeon at your post-op visit?

As Panzertanker suggested, it would be reasonable to speak to a med/mal attorney. H/she will request your medical records and have them evaluated.

Good luck.

 

[dedlock]

1. I am not "scarey"
2. Oncology Times, NOT Annals of Surgical Oncology
3. 5/25/06
4. Algorithm, NOT study.
5. Thyroid 2006; 16(2): 109-142
6. What right do you have to say that I am "scarey" to recommend that someone speak to an attorney????? Is that not allowed anymore?

I gave sound advice based on current practice guidelines.
The algorithm calls for thyroid uptake scans, us, or FN aspiration (this depends upon the findings at various stages and the correct f/u for the finding). Surgery is ONLY recommended AFTER palp or FN aspiration results are either malignant OR indeterminate.

It's a newpaper. And an algorithm is statistics. In this case based on studies.
This is totally inappropriate for a public forum discussion and is misleading at best.

 

[dedlock]

What is the name of your state? vt I had my thyroid removed completely due to nodules. Yet, my thyroid was functioning normally. The doctor felt a biopsy could be done but did not pursue it, and highly recommended to me to have thyroids removed. Pathology showed no cancer after surgery. Now I am feeling there could of been another procedure done instead of me losing my thryoids. Plus it has been three months since the surgery and my voice seems weak. I can still talk and stuff, but it is hard to talk loudly, hard to swallow at times, and my neck is numb. I also hate having to be on medication the rest of my life to survive. I wish this doctor had recommended other tests, or at least communicated other options for me. The surgeon was the best in the area, so I relied completely on his recommendation. Thanks

The symptoms you describe may improve with time. I suggest you obtain a second opinion before you consult any medical malpractice attorney. No one on this legal forum can determine what is medically indicated.

Screening cases for malpractice is a specialized practice which requires specific information including your medical records.

 

[panzertanker]

It's a newpaper. And an algorithm is statistics. In this case based on studies.
This totally inappropriate for a public forum discussion and is misleading at best.

Then you and I shall agree to disagree.

There is NOTHING inappropriate or misleading about telling someone to speak to an attorney.
The information is from more than one source, and valid.

 

[panzertanker]

Screening cases for malpractice is a specialized practice which requires specific information including your medical records.

This is/can be done by...
speaking to an attorney so s/he can evaluate the merits/lack of a case.

 

[lealea1005]

I suggest you obtain a second opinion before you consult any medical malpractice attorney. No one on this legal forum can determine what is medically indicated. Screening cases for malpractice is a specialized practice which requires specific information including your medical records.

Several people already suggested speaking to an attorney.

 

[lealea1005]

Oops, sorry panzer, must have been typing the same time you were.

 

[lealea1005]

The symptoms you describe may improve with time. I suggest you obtain a second opinion before you consult any medical malpractice attorney. No one on this legal forum can determine what is medically indicated.

Screening cases for malpractice is a specialized practice which requires specific information including your medical records.

Since you deleted my post, I will repeat: Several posters have already suggested that faith seek the advice of an attorney.

 

[lya]

What is the name of your state? vt I had my thyroid removed completely due to nodules. Yet, my thyroid was functioning normally. The doctor felt a biopsy could be done but did not pursue it, and highly recommended to me to have thyroids removed. Pathology showed no cancer after surgery. Now I am feeling there could of been another procedure done instead of me losing my thryoids. Plus it has been three months since the surgery and my voice seems weak. I can still talk and stuff, but it is hard to talk loudly, hard to swallow at times, and my neck is numb. I also hate having to be on medication the rest of my life to survive. I wish this doctor had recommended other tests, or at least communicated other options for me. The surgeon was the best in the area, so I relied completely on his recommendation. Thanks

Your username appears in nearly three hundred posts. You have problems with your son's school, your custody order, your employer, the EEOC, slander and libel, past due electric bills, accusations of embezzlement against a former partner, child support, sexual harrassment lawsuits against former employers, over-drawn checking accounts due to paying rent with a post dated check.

Another day, another lawsuit, huh?