hi thyroidectomyhe, i can understand to a certain extent, but, then again not. i have not had the thyroidectomy yet, said it was papillary carcinoma, then off to get the neck, soft tissue ultrasound to see if it has spread. so where i am at in my mind is.........do i want to go through something that is going to make me feel like you do at this time, i do not like to take medicines, oh, they think i am goood to go for the surgery, never mind my elderly age. i do have vertigo so i can understand your passing out feelings. i am functioning right now and scared to death to not be able to. i mean..........thanksgiving week, i cooked 5 turkeys and 2 cakes. i pushed it, but, i love to do things. so to have surgery or not, to experience what i read others are suffering. my prayers go out to each and everyone that i have read so far. please forgive my childness, but i told the dr. before i left the office, that i feel like a 2 year old and i do not want to do this, she asked me if i was going to have a temper tantrum, i said "no". wishing you the best.