Tag Archives: surgery

Happy (belated) 1st Anniversary to Me!

Posted on March 3, 2013 by emmasrandomthoughts

A couple of weeks ago I had my first anniversary of the day I had my total thyroidectomy.  I did not write a post for that day because, as fate would have it, I was struck down with the flu, … Continue reading →

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One Year Follow Up!

Posted on January 25, 2013 by emmasrandomthoughts

My endocrine surgeon says I’m still cancer free! My TSH levels are good, she is happy with my medication. She also says my thyroglobulin is undetectable, which is what they want. She did an ultrasound of my neck to check … Continue reading →

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Six Month Follow Up

Posted on August 19, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

I had my sixth month follow up on Thursday last week.  It’s been six months(!) since my surgery in February.  My surgeon wanted to see me so that she can make sure I am still cancer free. I had to … Continue reading →

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My Incision

Posted on March 22, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

Per reader request.  🙂

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Home Improvement Gets Thyroid Cancer?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

  Update:  OK, this is actually one of the most popular posts I have ever written.  It seems everyday someone finds it and reads it.  Why is that?  If you’re reading this, can you comment and let me know? I’m … Continue reading →

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It was cancer, but did I ever “have cancer?”

Posted on February 26, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

I’ve been thinking about this ever since I came back from the post-op with the surgeon.  After I got back in the car, I asked my mom, “So, does this mean I can tell people I have cancer?”  She said, … Continue reading →

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February Needs To End

Posted on February 25, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

Yesterday evening, I was reminded that 2012 is a leap year, and that this year, February will have 29 days instead of the usual 28.  When I heard this, I was very unhappy.  Normally I would find this entertaining, but … Continue reading →

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It was cancer. I made the right choice! :)

Posted on February 21, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

Hello everybody guys! 😉  I just got back from the endocrine surgeon post-op follow up.   She is very, very glad I made the decision to have the total thyroidectomy, and so am I.  I would have needed more surgery, and … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow is my Surgical Follow Up Appointment, and a Question

Posted on February 21, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

Tomorrow I see my surgeon.  She’s going to remove the surgical glue that is covering my incision sight, and also clear me to go back to work.  I have been off from work since last Friday, the day of my … Continue reading →

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Dancing to music!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

The last couple of days I have started dancing to music.  This is an excellent sign, since it means my energy is coming back.  However, it comes and it goes.  After spending an hour or so sitting or walking or … Continue reading →

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