Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Hypo Shmypo


So we have entered round two of conquering remission. First as we all know was surgery. Im healing great and can finally hold my babies in my arms without complaint. My neck is still completely numb and I may never get that feeling back, but it's okay im learning how to feel everything from within. Which is a very strange sensation all in its self. The docs put me on Cytomel instead of Synthroid after surgery. Which I like better anyways for energy, but it will help lower me faster to Hypothyroid which is part of round two.

So now for Round Two:
As of last Sunday they have taken me off of my cytomel for a 14 day stretch. A stretch im not looking forward too but very important. By the end of these 14 days I will have become totally Hypothyroid and prepared for not only blood work but for radiation if needed. Since my body will be at its lowest state the cancer cells are more potent in the blood work. Its kinda of an exciting time for us because it will show us if this surgery was a success or not. I am crossing all fingers and toes. I will know by the end of the month if I will be able to skip another radiation treatment or surgery, and finally find myslef in complete remission. Thats my hopes and prayers.

6 Little Monkeys:

Jill, Wes, and Andy said...

Thank you so much for your comment on my blog. We are fighting such a similar battle. My sister in law too has just undergone her second surgery for thyroid cancer on Dec 1st. She has three young children ages 6, 4, and almost 2. I will admit that finding out today that the surgery is postponed is disheartening, yet I know that this is the right decision. I am so glad to know someone that is in the same boat. It is so hard to know which way is right, but I just have to put my faith in the Lord and trust that he will guide me. Thanks again for commenting, I hope to talk to you again. You have brightened my day, thank you!

Patrick and Crystal said...

Good luck Keri and we so hope everything works out! So glad you can hold your children again too, that must have been so hard! You are in our prayers and thoughts! We hope you guys had a good Christmas too:)

Johnson Family said...

I will keep you in my prayers for good news. I miss you and Ethan misses Tyler but we really like it here. Good luck these next two weeks you are so strong!

carrie said...

Wow Keri! You are an amazing woman. So strong. I loved your 'Leader of the Pack' post and tried to comment on it a few times, but it wouldn't work. Hopefully this one will. I am crossing my fingers and toes as well for you. I love the picture of you with your boys. So sweet.

Anonymous said...

Good luck Keri. We'll be thinking/praying of you.

Hope you had a great (white!) Christmas.

Darcy said...

So sorry you feel so crappy! I hope all turns out well