Well, my thyroid is out and pathology confirms papillary carcinoma.
I'll try and update this thread with my thoughts and experiences of having my neck sliced open, a gland removed, general anesthesia, and intubation. All of which, all in all were rather unpleasant.
Next step radioactive iodine....should happen in a few weeks.
Sweet, huh? ;-)
What a year!
-bear