I have a few updates for you today:1. I went to my cardiologist and since I just had my exams & tests not that long ago he gave me the go ahead for surgery (wasn't worried about this one).
2. I decided to call the BEST expert I know on birth control since I haven't taken it in YEARS.... the one and only GINGER LEAL! She gave me great advice and we came up with a GREAT game plan! I am going to see my OB/GYN on Wed and I am going to ask for Implanon (great product!!). I was worried about taking the pill due to the last time I took it I was an emotional wreck and that is the last thing I need right now! This product is inserted in the arm and does not have estrogen so there won't be any hormone issues. I am excited I now have a plan for that portion of my treatment (I just had to bite the bullet on this one.....). I just think it is great that my BEST friend has a hand in my treatment! I am comforted by that. :-)
3. I spoke to another person today who has had her thyroid out (for non-Madge reasons) and she said she was very lethargic for 2 weeks after surgery but then slowly started to come around. It took her a couple of years to get the meds right and now she feels GREAT!!
4. I spoke to Craig at my surgeons office and we agreed that the pathology report and the Vitamin D level will be back on Friday so I am to call him Fri or Mon and he will get me in quickly for my pre-op appointment.
TOMORROW:
- Lymph Node Biopsy 10:00am - NPO after midnight tonight
- Pick up FMLA paperwork from HR
I had a hard time last night just with the "letting go" and stepping back from work. I know.... it really is a blessing that I can be stress free right now but I realized that I really do care so much for my patients and their well being and it is hard to be the one getting all the help now. I talked it out and received some wonderful encouragement and I felt much better when I went to bed!!!!
Today I had about 1 hour of TOTAL lethargy but other than that I feel fine! :-)
I leave you with this:
"We have peace today - not because there are no storms in the world, but because the LORD is our peace in the midst of the storm."
** Thank you Mama G & Erin for your wonderful comments!!
1 comment:
Bran,
I am so glad (and honored!) to be a part of your treatment plan too! Even though it was such a tiny thing to help you with in the whole grand scheme of things, somehow it makes me feel good to know I was able to offer some advice that might help make one of your decisions a little easier!!! I'm with you every step of the way!
I read a scripture verse that immediately made me think of you.
2 Timothy 1:7 says "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self-discipline."
It is obvious to me that the spirit of the Lord is alive and well in you because you truly live out this verse in every trial and tribulation you are presented with!! Your positive attitude and strength is the Holy Spirit working through you! :)
I love you,
Ginger
Post a Comment