Hashimotos

I have been diagnosed with Hashimotos disease and of late I have been quite ill. the doctor now wants me to see my endo to discuss having my thyroid removes. I was told that my immune system is not recognising my thyroid as a bland so it is trying to destroy it. as I have been ill I am thinking that I might have the surgery but I am scared, I would like to talk to someone that has had the surgery so I can get an idea of what to expect. I am seeing my endo next monday.