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  1. squeegee

    The THYROID Thread

    Based on my experience, that’s not terrible/awfully high. It must also be looked at in conjunction with the other thyroid hormones, and other lab tests. Good that they’re checking antibodies. Has he had an ultrasound? If your PCP is knowledgeable, they’re definitely able to manage this for you...
  2. squeegee

    The THYROID Thread

    I use name brand Tirosint. There’s a coupon on their website that works with my insurance and brings my cost to $25/mo.
  3. squeegee

    The THYROID Thread

    Doing alright here, all things considered. Received new diagnosis in November, of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, which helps explain the fatigue and weakness I’d been struggling with since the thyroid cancer. Went on FMLA in August and was let go in January. So, I guess it was good timing...
  4. squeegee

    The THYROID Thread

    Can’t think of any thyroid-specific diet tips, beyond just trying to eat healthfully and mindfully. For the diabetic/borderline diabetic diets, limiting carbs will be the best bet, in my experience. If it’s white, it’s probably best avoided or minimized (tortillas, rice, bread, sugar...). Fruit...
  5. squeegee

    The THYROID Thread

    Haven’t checked in in a long time, much has happened, thyroid-adjacent and otherwise, but am still alive and kicking, and glad to see other familiar names as well. Trying to convince hubs we need to take a first-ever Disney cruise next summer. Mobility has become somewhat limited and I’m...
  6. squeegee

    The THYROID Thread

    Merry belated Christmas / Hapoy Holidays to everyone. Things here were happily uneventful. Still doing well with the gastric sleeve surgery from September 7th. Down over 50 pounds even with the holidays (and I did go a little “off plan,” but not too far). First official round of post-op...
  7. squeegee

    The THYROID Thread

    Not at all sounding like a spoiled brat. I’d be sad, too. I think anyone would. It’s always disappointing when a much-anticipated event doesn’t come together as it should. I hope you’re able to get some rest and stress-relief while on your trip.
  8. squeegee

    The THYROID Thread

    I hadnt read too far back, no. So sorry to hear you had a recurrence and the neck dissection. Mine was the left side, modified radical, and it was a much harder thing to recover from than the thyroidectomy. *hugs*
  9. squeegee

    The THYROID Thread

    I’ve been dealing with thyroid cancer surgeries and treatments for the last seven years and didn’t have an “uptake” scan until after total thyroidectomy and iodine radiation, to verify they got it all out. They hopped straight to FNA/biopsy after the ultrasound. I know biopsy sounds scary -...
  10. squeegee

    The THYROID Thread

    My BMI was 37 when I started the process. They require a BMI of 35 WITH weight-related comorbidities or a BMI of 40. It’s a tool to help me keep it off long-term, a forced restriction. I’m consuming 400-600 calories a day, and it’s a struggle to eat that much. Have to be sure to get 64 ounces...
  11. squeegee

    The THYROID Thread

    TSH sounds pretty low. Have they made any dosage adjustments? Or is that what they’re aiming for? Mine is kept low because of the cancer thing, but the endo plans on aiming for a more “normal” range later.
  12. squeegee

    The THYROID Thread

    I didn’t realize how long it had been since I checked in here. I’d never even finished my 2015 trip report! I’ll whack myself on the nose with a rolled up newspaper next time I find a newspaper. I’ve been up to mostly the same old stuff. Dreaming of Disney world, working, and helping friends...
  13. squeegee

    The THYROID Thread

    Thank you all for keeping me in your thoughts. The Biopsy itself went okay, he feels like he got adequate samples. Now the waiting game begins. He did comment, though, that the consistency of what he was trying to aspirate was unusual. He said it almost appeared to be coagulated blood inside...
  14. squeegee

    The THYROID Thread

    Well, has the doctors visit yesterday, and the news is mixed. There was no evidence of tumor on the MRI, which is great, but he still suspects a microscopic pituitary tumor, based on the bloodwork. As long as there are no symptoms from it, we'll just keep on monitoring it with bloodwork. Bad...
  15. squeegee

    The THYROID Thread

    I'll find out about the MRI this coming Thursday. Fingers are crossed. I just don't need anything else to worry about right now. LOL. A May trip sounds absolutely lovely. :)
  16. squeegee

    "How much can we whisper-yell at eachother before we get thrown out?" Little Monster's First Trip

    MSEP: Rather than be caught up in the usual mass exodus and hours’ wait at the bus stop, we headed deeper into the park, and went on the Voyage of the Little Mermaid, which perked Little Monster right back up. Finally, around midnight, we met Ariel herself, in her finny form. I...
  17. squeegee

    "How much can we whisper-yell at eachother before we get thrown out?" Little Monster's First Trip

    Then, it was time to head back to the resort for naptime. We were all a bit sleepy, and the day was FAR from done. We’d decided to have dinner at the food court, and it was alright. Nothing inspiring, but definitely edible, and bellies were quieted. We returned to the MK for our...
  18. squeegee

    "How much can we whisper-yell at eachother before we get thrown out?" Little Monster's First Trip

    Little Monster’s next stop was Merida – and she was far more interested in trying the bow and arrow than she was in talking to Merida. I still don’t know when I picked up the changeling and lost my Little Monster. Big Thunder Mountain and Tiki Room were next on the list…. …before an...
  19. squeegee

    "How much can we whisper-yell at eachother before we get thrown out?" Little Monster's First Trip

    After the first meet-n-greet, we tooled around and rode some rides, until it was time for her FIRST haircut. She’d been waffling between wanting it done, and wanting to NEVER have her hair cut, so I wasn’t sure exactly how this was going to go, but she sailed right on through. I...
  20. squeegee

    "How much can we whisper-yell at eachother before we get thrown out?" Little Monster's First Trip

    And now, for the big event – our first day in the parks, at the Magic Kingdom. I think, of the three of us, I was the most excited. Little Monster got out of bed fairly easily. This would be the last time this happened for a loooong time. LOL. She dressed in the first of the costumes I’d made...
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