Today I had my annual appointment.
He still likes the way that everything looks, my levels have been ok, but are starting to change due to my pregnancy. He increased my Levoxyl, and I'll keep checking my levels every 2 months.
I'm going back for a follow up appointment in 6 months (October), which I am assuming is because of the pregnancy. We'll see how that all goes.
It sounds like he's still happy with everything, so I'm happy!
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
All Clear!
I had my check up this past Thursday, and after a rough morning (I woke up with a bad cold and my car was pouring gas out), I got amazing news.
I had already gotten a thyroid ultrasound before the appointment and had a thyrogen test (just the 2 injections of TSH and 2 days of blood work).There is no residual thyroid tissue, and the thyroglobulin levels are untraceable! I don't need tests for 3 years! This news was not exactly unexpected, but it's always great to hear!
I feel so blessed that not even 2 years after being diagnosed, that I am completely free of cancer!
So, even though I was a slacker and didn't post much on this blog, I'll be even more scarce until my next appointment next year, or possibly until my next test in 3 years. I thank you for following me through my journey!
I had already gotten a thyroid ultrasound before the appointment and had a thyrogen test (just the 2 injections of TSH and 2 days of blood work).There is no residual thyroid tissue, and the thyroglobulin levels are untraceable! I don't need tests for 3 years! This news was not exactly unexpected, but it's always great to hear!
I feel so blessed that not even 2 years after being diagnosed, that I am completely free of cancer!
So, even though I was a slacker and didn't post much on this blog, I'll be even more scarce until my next appointment next year, or possibly until my next test in 3 years. I thank you for following me through my journey!
Friday, July 9, 2010
RAI Consultation
I had a consultation for the RAI Treatment, and I'm able to do it this month! I have a whole schedule, and it will be about two weeks long.
The first week, I'll start on Saturday, July 17th. I'll get a TSH injection that day, a TSH injection on Sunday July 18th, and then on Monday I have blood work and take the first small dose of RAI, and on Wednesday I'll have more blood work and a full body scan to diagnose if and where there is any left over cancer cells. If that shows up that there is no cells anywhere, we won't have to do week two. I can be around people as usual, but I'll be treating it as a trial run for week two.
If we do week two, it will be the same schedule. Saturday, July 24th I'll have a TSH injection, Sunday, July 25th I'll have the second TSH injection, then Monday I'll have the higher dose of RAI. That next Thursday I'll go back for a body scan. Week two, I can't be around people between Monday and Saturday. The doctor said that on Saturday, July 31, I can go back to normal! Just in time for wedding madness!
Luckily, I don't have to be extremely strict with the low iodine diet, but I will follow it as close as I can, so it all works the best. I will have to be careful on week two, cleaning up a lot, and being no closer than 15 feet to anyone. I'll pretty much hang out in my room all week, so hopefully it won't be too bad.
I'm so happy this is working out to be done before the wedding, and hopefully this treatment will (and should) be the only treatment needed to take care of this!
The first week, I'll start on Saturday, July 17th. I'll get a TSH injection that day, a TSH injection on Sunday July 18th, and then on Monday I have blood work and take the first small dose of RAI, and on Wednesday I'll have more blood work and a full body scan to diagnose if and where there is any left over cancer cells. If that shows up that there is no cells anywhere, we won't have to do week two. I can be around people as usual, but I'll be treating it as a trial run for week two.
If we do week two, it will be the same schedule. Saturday, July 24th I'll have a TSH injection, Sunday, July 25th I'll have the second TSH injection, then Monday I'll have the higher dose of RAI. That next Thursday I'll go back for a body scan. Week two, I can't be around people between Monday and Saturday. The doctor said that on Saturday, July 31, I can go back to normal! Just in time for wedding madness!
Luckily, I don't have to be extremely strict with the low iodine diet, but I will follow it as close as I can, so it all works the best. I will have to be careful on week two, cleaning up a lot, and being no closer than 15 feet to anyone. I'll pretty much hang out in my room all week, so hopefully it won't be too bad.
I'm so happy this is working out to be done before the wedding, and hopefully this treatment will (and should) be the only treatment needed to take care of this!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
RAI Consultation
On Friday I have a consultation with the radiology department of Strong Memorial Hospital. There I'll go and talk to someone about what to expect, get all the info I need, and when I'll be starting the treatment. Right now, I have a feeling it's going to be on the 19th, but I don't really know for sure. I'll know a lot more after Friday's appointment.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Pre-Op Appointment
Yesterday I went in for my Pre-Op appointment at the Pre-Admission Testing Center at Rochester General Hospital. It wasn't too bad, but we were there two and a half hours! I got blood work done, had to give a urine sample, got a chest x-ray, and talked to lots of people!
We got a ton of information on what will be happening on Monday there, and it calmed my nerves a lot. I'm still really only nervous about the IVs & anestesia, but I don't really have any choices, so I have to deal. We talked about what they would be doing with the surgery, the process and a little bit about what will happen when I'm there overnight, and a little about medications and what to eat/drink before.
I can't eat solid foods after midnight on Sunday, and can only drink water, apple juice, and black coffee or tea until 2:30pm Monday. Oh! I got an exact surgery time: 6:30pm. The paperwork said it will take about two to two and a half hours, but I think that's by the time in back in my room (which I'll most likely be sharing, I can't have a private room).
After that Pre-Admission appointment, I went back over to Dr. Caldwell's office to talk to the RPA, Stephanie. She talked about what will happen before, during and after the surgery, filling us in on anything else we didn't know at that point. She gave me prescriptions for my hormone replacement therapy pills, and told me what to get for after (Tums, to prevent any kind of calcium problems).
I still have to read over all of the papers I was given yesterday, so I'm sure I'll get more information there. I've felt better each time I've met with a doctor about this, but I'm still scared of this surgery!
I'll have my iPod with me on Monday and Tuesday, so I'll be able to write a little post about what happened the day after the surgery, if I'm up to it.
We got a ton of information on what will be happening on Monday there, and it calmed my nerves a lot. I'm still really only nervous about the IVs & anestesia, but I don't really have any choices, so I have to deal. We talked about what they would be doing with the surgery, the process and a little bit about what will happen when I'm there overnight, and a little about medications and what to eat/drink before.
I can't eat solid foods after midnight on Sunday, and can only drink water, apple juice, and black coffee or tea until 2:30pm Monday. Oh! I got an exact surgery time: 6:30pm. The paperwork said it will take about two to two and a half hours, but I think that's by the time in back in my room (which I'll most likely be sharing, I can't have a private room).
After that Pre-Admission appointment, I went back over to Dr. Caldwell's office to talk to the RPA, Stephanie. She talked about what will happen before, during and after the surgery, filling us in on anything else we didn't know at that point. She gave me prescriptions for my hormone replacement therapy pills, and told me what to get for after (Tums, to prevent any kind of calcium problems).
I still have to read over all of the papers I was given yesterday, so I'm sure I'll get more information there. I've felt better each time I've met with a doctor about this, but I'm still scared of this surgery!
I'll have my iPod with me on Monday and Tuesday, so I'll be able to write a little post about what happened the day after the surgery, if I'm up to it.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Surgery News
At 1:00 pm yesterday, I had my consultation with the surgeon. After a lot of waiting, a lot of questions were answered and we walked out with a surgery appointment!
I spoke with the nurse practitioner, and told her what's been going on and why I was there. She was even all excited about the wedding! When we said that and how I wouldn't be on the insurance after that day, she said she'd put me at the top of the list!
I then spoke with the surgeon, Dr. Caldwell (after some more waiting). We talked about what was going on, what he wants done (well, what the specialist wants done), and briefly explaining what he's going to be doing. He'll be taking out the whole thyroid and some lymph nodes in the area. Apparently, the thyroid is almost the whole length of the neck! He'll make a cut at the bottom of my neck, and take the thyroid and lymph nodes out. I'll have a drainage tube after for a couple days (it looks like a straw sticking out! It's weird!), and staying at least overnight. I'm hoping they take out the tube so I don't have to worry about it!
So, Friday I'll be going to RGH for lab work and a chest x-ray, then going back to the Linden Oaks Office to talk about pre-, during, and post- surgery with the RPA (I forgot what it stands for). More questions will be answered. Monday evening I'll be going to RGH for my surgery!
It's a weird feeling. I don't feel nervous at all, but I am nervous. I'm sure I'll feel it on Monday! It's such a great thing to have it done this early! A true answer to a prayer! I hoped we could get it done before the end of June so I could have maximum healing time before the wedding, but didn't think I'd actually be able to do it, and this soon! I could have gone in on Friday to do the surgery if I really wanted!
I'll be the 6th thryoid removal of the day on Monday, so he'll be all warmed up! :)
I spoke with the nurse practitioner, and told her what's been going on and why I was there. She was even all excited about the wedding! When we said that and how I wouldn't be on the insurance after that day, she said she'd put me at the top of the list!
I then spoke with the surgeon, Dr. Caldwell (after some more waiting). We talked about what was going on, what he wants done (well, what the specialist wants done), and briefly explaining what he's going to be doing. He'll be taking out the whole thyroid and some lymph nodes in the area. Apparently, the thyroid is almost the whole length of the neck! He'll make a cut at the bottom of my neck, and take the thyroid and lymph nodes out. I'll have a drainage tube after for a couple days (it looks like a straw sticking out! It's weird!), and staying at least overnight. I'm hoping they take out the tube so I don't have to worry about it!
So, Friday I'll be going to RGH for lab work and a chest x-ray, then going back to the Linden Oaks Office to talk about pre-, during, and post- surgery with the RPA (I forgot what it stands for). More questions will be answered. Monday evening I'll be going to RGH for my surgery!
It's a weird feeling. I don't feel nervous at all, but I am nervous. I'm sure I'll feel it on Monday! It's such a great thing to have it done this early! A true answer to a prayer! I hoped we could get it done before the end of June so I could have maximum healing time before the wedding, but didn't think I'd actually be able to do it, and this soon! I could have gone in on Friday to do the surgery if I really wanted!
I'll be the 6th thryoid removal of the day on Monday, so he'll be all warmed up! :)
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