It is funny how we learn things in unexpected ways. Since my last post my body has been adjusting to life without my thyroid gland. It is interesting how once something is gone we miss it...but not at first. I was given medication to balance my hormones for my thyroid after the surgery to remove it. Then I was told that I would have to stop taking it as I prepared for the next part of my treatment. Also at that time I had to learn how to cook without most of the normal foods.....anything with Iodized salt, store boughten bread, dairy products, boxed meals, sandwiches, fast food, pizza, and even ice cream and chocolate. So for the last 2 1/2 weeks I have done fairly well at eating more fruits and vegitables...especially since that was one thing that I could eat during this little diet.
Then this past Monday on May 2 I went over to the hospital to the Nuculear Medicine department to have the next part of my treatment....Radioactive Iodine Capsules. They brought them to me in a medal capsule like thing for protection for them. As soon as I took them i had to leave and go home. I spent 2 days away from everyone...which was ok in some ways but in other ways I wanted to spend some time with friends as I am preparing to move away too.
These capsules will kill any other thyroid cells that may be in my body. So it is a good thing that I am going through this- when I live by myself and don't have to push things away.
Now as for the moving on.... I have 1 week to finish packing my belongings and put things into a moving truck and move on to the next adventure in my life. Going back to school will be an adventure as I will be studying math and science classes. So here is to moving on...letting go....holding on to tomorrow!!! (part of the Climb by Miley Cyrus)
