I saw my surgeon today. I am healing great! I have no more follow ups with him unless the swelling in my neck does not go down, but that could take about a month. There was cancer in one of the lymph nodes. So that means I will probably need the radioactive iodine. I have an appointment with an endocrinologist next week. In the midst of this I decided to change endocrinologist. It's not their problem, it's just my expectations are different. I am aware I have issues. :) We have been so spoiled with Brooke and such dynamic care, it's hard to be the "normal" patient I guess.
However, I talked to someone that has had the radioactive iodine. It doesn't sound like such a big deal. It probably won't happen for a month or so. They have to wait for my body to go into complete hypothyroid mode. So we wait. I don't feel any different right now. I'm sure I'll tell ya when I do. :) Next week Thursday I see an endocrinologist in Zeeland (alot closer than Grand Rapids). We'll see what he says. Thanks for all the cards and concerns. This really is not life threatening, it's just temporarily life altering. It's just makes our scheduling a little more tight and makes some family and friends a little busier with us being needy. I have some friends with grave concerns, which I appreciate, but I don't have the same concern on my heart. God's in control! Steve and I will take something out of this experience. We don't know what yet, but God will show us. We'll just open our eyes, and follow Him. Thanks a ton! Back to work tomorrow. YEAH!!!! Watch out home health, your 10 day vacation without me is done :)
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