I am 52 and have mild MG for probably years, but was diagnosed last year. Don't let age stop you from considering surgery - you're as young as you'll ever be!

My surgeon also told me he would try (robotically) via the right side, then the left and and if that didn't work, do the surgery via sternum. I didn't have a thymoma (according to CT scan), but the thymus was slightly enlarged when he took it out. I have a DVD of the procedure, so I can see how he removed the whole thymus at one time. It is amazing what they can see via robotics; it is magnified x 10 and the robotic arms make the surgeon's hands more steady. I would recommend at least talking to the robotic surgeon.

Everyone is different (of course), but my neuro thinks most people with MG should have a thymectomy because it can cause so much trouble down the road. I put it off, but decided I would have surgery before I got weaker.