The doctors and nurses at Porter have been terrific. They have made sure I understand what is going on and keeping me informed of what is going on as well as good care.
Doctor Hepworth has decided to put me back on the blood thinner right away so they are going to wait until my drainage tube is removed before I can leave the hospital. It looks like I can go home on Saturday. My calcium has been dropping which means they may have taken out one of my pera-thyroids. What this means is I will need be taking calcium and vitamin D supplements as well as thyroid supplements.
I am feeling pretty good today for having surgery 24 hours ago!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Tina's Surgery
Tina's surgery went well. They decided to remove her entire thyroid because the tumor on her right side look suspect as well. They were able to protect her vocal cord nerves and assured us no damage was done.
We won't know if the tumors are cancerous or exactly which type it is for a few more days. One good piece of news is that they can tell if it's the more aggressive type earlier and did not see any indications of that so we might be out of the woods on that at least.
She's in recovery for another hour or so before I can see her.
We won't know if the tumors are cancerous or exactly which type it is for a few more days. One good piece of news is that they can tell if it's the more aggressive type earlier and did not see any indications of that so we might be out of the woods on that at least.
She's in recovery for another hour or so before I can see her.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Holding the course
Pre-Op testing - check
Stopping blood thinner - check
Enjoying a good dinner with family - on schedule
Nothing to eat or drink until 5:30pm on Wednesday - can't wait
Recovery from operation - looking forward to it
Everything is ready to go, Houston we are on schedule and the countdown has begun.
Stopping blood thinner - check
Enjoying a good dinner with family - on schedule
Nothing to eat or drink until 5:30pm on Wednesday - can't wait
Recovery from operation - looking forward to it
Everything is ready to go, Houston we are on schedule and the countdown has begun.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Good things come in pairs
Rob came home safe and happy from his trip on the river and I went to a class on quilting. After 3 hours of class I made 2/3 of one square. It is very exacting work, but rewarding when done well. I am quite excited to begin this new craft. When I got home from class Rob was there and we had a lovely afternoon sharing each others company, followed by dinner at JJ's.
If I were counting down, it is 4 days until my surgery which has taken a life of its own. It is very difficult to shift my train of thought away from the various aspects of the surgery, pre-op, post-op, chemo, coumadin therapy, and when do I get to go to Moab to see my grandson! So I am determined to use yoga, deep breathing, relaxation, and pain killers to shift my focus away from the what ifs to the what is.
If I were counting down, it is 4 days until my surgery which has taken a life of its own. It is very difficult to shift my train of thought away from the various aspects of the surgery, pre-op, post-op, chemo, coumadin therapy, and when do I get to go to Moab to see my grandson! So I am determined to use yoga, deep breathing, relaxation, and pain killers to shift my focus away from the what ifs to the what is.
Friday, June 4, 2010
More masses
I just met with my endocrinologist this morning, he wanted to check my left thyroid before the surgery next week, which no one has. He found another small mass on my right, and a small mass on my left thyroid. I asked if this meant the cancer is the metastasizing kind and he thought the others had just missed it. It seems practical to check both and not sure why they didn't. Maybe it was because there was so much going on with me.
Anyhow, he told me he wasn't going to miss the call this is going to be a no-hitter. Dr. Albright really has an infectious personality that makes me feel at ease, I am lucky to have so many professionals that are so concerned, and even more fortunate to have health insurance!
Anyhow, he told me he wasn't going to miss the call this is going to be a no-hitter. Dr. Albright really has an infectious personality that makes me feel at ease, I am lucky to have so many professionals that are so concerned, and even more fortunate to have health insurance!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
The storm
A good friend told me today that "you are either entering or existing the storm" while we were talking about life's tough times. As the surgery gets closer I am getting more apprehensive. My Neurologist yesterday said he would be part of the team of doctors during my surgery. His job will be to monitor my brain.
I feel like I am both entering and exiting the storm, leaving behind the uncertainty of the last 8 weeks, and beginning again without the part that has caused me so much trouble and pain.
By the way we were having breakfast at Snooze an "AM dinning experience" and I am "still" full 10 hours later. Ir you are feeling like a leisurely decadent breakfast experience I highly recommend it.
I feel like I am both entering and exiting the storm, leaving behind the uncertainty of the last 8 weeks, and beginning again without the part that has caused me so much trouble and pain.
By the way we were having breakfast at Snooze an "AM dinning experience" and I am "still" full 10 hours later. Ir you are feeling like a leisurely decadent breakfast experience I highly recommend it.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
My life
Three doctor appointments in one day is asking for trouble because something is bound to cause a disruption. First doctor appointment was to check my blood thickness and it was WAY too thin, they can't seem to get this right. Second doctor was a cardiologist who was one hour late due to his being detained in surgery, only to tell me he my heart was strong and not to worry about my impending surgery. This made me late for the Neurologist.
Fortunately I was only three minutes late but he "worked me in" How is it I can be made to wait one hour and then made to feel bad for being three minutes late. Strange how this works huh!
Dr Wolf the Neurologist took me to his office, again odd situation, I am used to going to patient rooms. It wasn't all that bad, my blood clot is now one big clot that stretches from my jugular vein to my sinus's which sound like it has grown but it has actually shrunk. However, the docs hopped it would be gone by now.
Dr Wolf will be in the operating room during the surgery monitoring my brain to make sure everything is "OK". I keep being told not to worry, but really who wouldn't. Would you?
Fortunately I was only three minutes late but he "worked me in" How is it I can be made to wait one hour and then made to feel bad for being three minutes late. Strange how this works huh!
Dr Wolf the Neurologist took me to his office, again odd situation, I am used to going to patient rooms. It wasn't all that bad, my blood clot is now one big clot that stretches from my jugular vein to my sinus's which sound like it has grown but it has actually shrunk. However, the docs hopped it would be gone by now.
Dr Wolf will be in the operating room during the surgery monitoring my brain to make sure everything is "OK". I keep being told not to worry, but really who wouldn't. Would you?
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