What's going on? What defines 'Normal'?

They found a nodule 18 months ago & just now I have to go for an op? Anyone agree that half a thyroid can work normally? (bearing in mind I don't feel at all 'normal'at the moment with a whole thyroid) I feel like a scared rabbit in headlights....

[Annamaria]

i had most of my thyroid out in 1990 and was normal for many years so in some cases yes is the answer imo.

[vikkihope]

A friend of mine had half of hers removed 13 years ago and she has never had a problem since hope that helps

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Thanks for the replies guys

<b>Updated on Sep 21 2010 11:34PM:</b> btw - 2 weeks after op I feel great - (actually day after but I thought it was meds)

no fuzzy head, tinnitus or fat tongue, no wake up at night (yes I sleep - isn't sleep wonderful!) less thirst, I don't feel cold or shake in mornings. I feel aware & energetic - what's going on! I hope this will last, havn't felt this good for 8+ years. I think I was poisoned (plus smell/taste back too)

Sorry just had to share