Kidney Stent Journey (Post-Op Update!)
I’m nearly 3 weeks out from my most recent surgery, and there’s so much I want to tell you about – especially if you are someone who has gone down…
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My health journey: from cancer and a thyroidectomy to a nephrostomy to almost needing a nephrectomy… I share it all.
The time I got weighed on a cattle scale in Mexico and almost got my kidney removed
Surgery is tomorrow. (Update – got surgery!) If my kidney gets removed, I guess I’ll have to fix the title of this post. 2019 My kidney problems started after I…
Thyroidectomy Hell: Life After Thyroid Cancer
“Geez, why are all of these posts so doom and gloom? All of them!” *Continues scrolling Thyroid Cancer Support Groups* “Wow, they sure do complain a lot.” “I can’t believe…
Thyroidectomy Recovery (Week 2)
Week 2 thyroidectomy what to expect during recovery
Thyroidectomy Scar Healing Tips
I’m not a doctor or an expert, I’m simply sharing my experience with thyroid cancer and the scar healing tips I used. Don’t follow the advice of internet strangers, especially…
Thyroidectomy: What to Expect
You’re probably wondering what to expect after your thyroidectomy. The good news is, there is life after thyroid removal. Your recovery period should be fairly short. The bad news? Nobody…
Signs and Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer
Before we get started, realize that I’m not a doctor moonlighting as a blogger – I’m simply a woman who is battling thyroid cancer. I want to share my story…
Thyroidectomy + Recovery Week 1
Thyroidectomy Day 1 No food or drink after midnight just like with any surgery. Check in was simple. Had to wait a few hours til surgery actually started but it…