I can't believe it has been 2 months since I have posted. So much has happened, I don't even know where to begin. It took a very long time to get an appointment with a doctor who would take my insurance and decide what treatment would be necessary. I didn't have any thyroid replacement hormone during this entire time, so my levels being totally depleted left me lethargic, exhausted, and weak. My skin is drier than the Sahara, my face has gotten puffy with under eye bags, my voice is hoarse and raspy, muscles ache, and the constipation---good Grief!!! This entire journey (thyroid) has been one roller coaster ride after the next! I didn't have any weight gain through all of this, but I certainly didn't lose any either. I just hit a wall. My appetite was gone, and had to force myself to eat. It was a struggle to get 600 calories in a day, but I didn't lose weight.
The discussion towards radiation went something like this: you may not have to have it; you definitely will have to have it; no, you absolutely will not have to have radiation; well, we just don't know if you will have to have it or not; no, there is nothing there to indicate radiation is necessary; to finally----yes, you are going to have radiation. Bear in mind that I am in the "dangerous" degree of hypothyroidism, and it takes much more effort for me to process information in this fog that I live in lately. The doctors have had me in such a turmoil, I can't even describe it!
I did indeed have the radioactive iodine on 6-24-11. I stayed at Mama and Daddy's where I could have a bathroom all to myself, and be away from others while I was 'hot.' Hee, hee!! Imagine that: I was actually 'hot' for 3 whole days! I'm to exercise common sense now, and not get in crowds or around children nor pregnant women. I guess I'll be staying home this Sunday, again, and watching Liberty Baptist Church broadcast on the internet. I'm so thankful that Liberty has so graciously extended this option to us! It's been such a blessing!
As it turns out, I could have been on a low dose of thyroid medicine this entire time, but 2 different doctors told me I'd have to wait until after radiation. Oh, well, I am on a low dose now and will be slowly raising the dosage over the next couple of months. I can tell you, I can already tell a difference! Can't wait to get to my ideal dosage and start to really feel better! I probably won't know how to act! The doctor says it could take up to 6 months to fully reach goal levels, but I refuse to believe it will take that long!
The Endocronologist that I am seeing is just awesome! She is a tough cookie, and I wouldn't want to make her mad! She knows her 'stuff' though! The only foreseeable problem that we are going to have is that she is insisting that I drop out of the weight loss program and concentrate on getting through radiation and getting my levels up. I understand the importance of this, honestly, I do. But quitting the program----well, that's just not an option! I am 5 months into a 6 month program! Just too close to the prize to simply quit! Now, if it means a delay in the process for a few extra months, I can do that. Oh, yeah, I nearly forgot another issue. The Endo doc found a spot in my mouth that she is worried may be some kind of oral cancer. Oh, great! Now that I've had radiation, I can't see a dentist nor have any kind of invasive procedures for 6 weeks. I just get to sit here and worry about it for another month! Can I say just how much I hate roller coasters?!?!
You know, my Lord has brought me through so much! He has been my strength and my shield! He has never let go of my hand! Why would I ever doubt that through Him, everything is possible! So, "6 months to reach goal thyroid levels" well, I turn you over to the Lord! And "oral cancer scare," I turn you over to the Lord! I claim my healing! Satan, you would like nothing better than to interfere with the progress and success that my Lord has already provided and promised me, but even on your very best day, you are no match for my Champion! Go and warm your feet by your own fire! This girl is trusting and leaning on the Lord! AMEN!
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