My health journey: from cancer and a thyroidectomy to a nephrostomy to almost needing a nephrectomy… I share it all.
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 a similar path. (My view for the past few weeks: lots of painting with diamonds…) I have 5 weeks left of bed rest and I’m…
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 got my thyroid removed due to cancer. My potassium and calcium levels got all jacked up, kidney stones started crashing into the walls of my…
“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 everyone is so miserable. I want to help them with some positive thinking. They’re all so hopeless. I have to blog about my thyroid cancer…
Week 2 thyroidectomy what to expect during recovery
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 if your doctor gives conflicting advice. This post is for informational purposes only. How to Treat Incision After Thyroidectomy You can shower 24 hours after…
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 can tell you exactly what to expect after your thyroid operation because each person will experience a different recovery time, as well as their own…
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 to help others (women and men). Thyroid Cancer Symptoms These are from the Mayo Clinic. A lump in the neck Neck pain Swelling in the…
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 was relaxing. I mostly stared at Kevin, and kissed him lots because I knew I wouldn’t get to much afterward (for a while, anyway). I…