Well, June 14 is finally here. Judy is on her way over to pick me up. I'm scheduled for a hemi-thyroidectomy today, removal of the left side of my thyroid. This all started at the end of April when I went for my yearly exam and my gyno. felt a nodule in my throat. From there I had an ultrasound. From there I had a scope. From there I had another ultrasound and a biopsy. The results from the biopsy were "undetermined." My ENT doc has recommended removing just the left side of the thyroid, so I'm praying if we are dealing with the big "C" we've caught it extremely early and it can be taken care of fairly easy. Should be a 2-hour outpatient procedure. I'm so ready to get this done. Tired of worrying about it, thinking about it, talking about it, etc.
My main concern is that Colby is being well cared for while I'm under the weather, which I know he will be. I've lined up nurses, sitters, helpers, etc. for the next several days. I've made sure all of his supplies were ordered and tried to tie up any loose ends before today. Seriously, I need an assistant when it comes to this kind of stuff. I spent lots of QT with him over the weekend. Really can't stand the thought of not being able to take care of him for a while, but what can I do? Deal with it, eh?
So how do I prepare for surgery? Rest, relax, meditate, eat healthy, focus, find my inner peace? Oh hell no, who's got time for that? Thursday went to Bearno's w/Judy. Friday Colby and I had lunch at my old job. (Great seeing you guys by the way, miss ya.) Friday night was Wine Night. Saturday Amy and I went out for pedis and Tx Road House. Sunday had brunch w/David. Last night went to Chuy's w/Pam. Figured I'd better eat up while I could. May be kind of tricky for the next few days!
Figures now that the weather is tolerable Colby and I can't get out and enjoy it. I'm sure by the time I feel better it'll be back up to 90, hot and humid. Okay, gotta go. I'll post updates soon.
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