thyroid update

I have an update on my thyroid condition. The doctor wants me to see an endocrinologist and she also wants to start me on a low dose of thyroid medication. She is doing this at the bequest of the endocrinologist so more nodules won't grow on what's left of my thyroid. Soon I'll be going in to see this new specialist. As of right now I don't know exactly why this new specialist wants to see me. When her office calls I'll find out more. I'll keep updating my blog as things progress.

feeling better

Glory to God!! I had my thyroid surgery yesterday morning and by the evening time I was able to go home. The surgeon removed the cyst and right thyroid. Both are going to be sent off to pathology to see if they are cancerous. If they are then I will have to have additional surgery to remove the rest of my thyroid. I am confident though that no cancer will be found. I will find out either way this Thursday when I go for a follow-up with the surgeon.
My throat and neck are sore and there is redness at the site but that is normal. I have to cough to clear my throat because it feels like a have a cold- other than that everything is okay. It does hurt to swallow but this will subside soon.
I appreciate all the prayers that everyone has been sending up for me. Please keep 'em coming!

Thyroid surgery

On Monday, June 22nd I go in to have my thyroid removed. Earlier in the year they found a growth and to be on the safe side my doctor wants me to have a thyroidectomy. Since I have a family history of thyroid problems it is best. I'm not looking forward to this of course but it will be nice not to have a lump in my throat or feel like I'm choking. My symptoms have been mild compared to some. I have been having problems regulating my body temperature and I've been tired a lot. I've told several people that there's no telling how bad I would really feel if I hadn't lost all the weight I have lost. Just because you can lose weight does not mean that you don't have thyroid problems. I had been suspecting problems for a few years but it wasn't till the lump in my throat became more noticeable that I felt compelled to seek medical advice- I'm glad I did. May I add that my thyroid blood work that was done back in February showed no problems even though I have a huge goiter. It is different for everyone and not all cases are identical. Seek medical help if you suspect thyroid problems.
Please keep me in your prayers.

Thyroid

Recently I have been diagnosed with a cyst on my right thyroid. This is going to result in a surgery to remove the affected side. I am in the process of raising money to pay for a third of it for without that the surgery cannot be scheduled. I am very lucky to have the support system that is around me. This past weekend the ladies at the local Methodist church organized a rummage/bake sale and this raised quite a bit of money. Without their help I would not have been so successful in raising money. Believe me when I say that rummage sales are huge undertakings and utilizing effective organizational skills is the key to its success. Not only did they organize it but they also donated many items to be sold in the sale. I am going to have another rummage/bake sale next month. I'm rummage sale savvy now!! I also have the prayers of my parish priest that is being offered daily for my healing. All this coupled with my families' prayers and support has put me in good hands. Please keep me in your prayers.