Today I, pt 3......cont'd from DDaymmb, Shelley
 

I was searching the old threads and see we lost our thread, there were almost 2000 post on the thread and suggestion to start a new one.
Not sure if someone did another since our bud's......but it was a hit to just drop a line or several to keep in touch....

Me, I am around. Low back is shot, now really painful and restricting me. TOS seems not the pain it was since the Lexapro, happy about that. I have my PI license so I am working from home on the most part. Grandson is 5 now, and Miss thing, is going to be 15 in Oct. Old time friends may remember her as a 18 month old on the original forum, sooooo many years ago.
Di

From Chemar, 8/2009

Today/tonight is about the first measurable bit of rain we've had since the long wet & cool spring a few months ago. That is quite unusual for Oregon.

I I me me mine
 

Today I studied vector math and had veggie meal from Jason's deli. I hung a picture of my mom and I white water rafting on the Kern. I cried a small tear as I still miss her so.

Pop up
 

Today I got CT scan back on my sinuses and it was fine. So I have no allergies and the pus sacks in my sinuses are gone. (Yes we have no bananas). But my thyroid has a nodule and I am going to have a sonogram guided needle biopsy on that. I sit with an ice pack on it because the 1st sonogram sent my neck pain through the roof. Saturday I take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam for 8 long hours. Wish me luck. Miss you all and hope you are doing well.

Cancer
 

today i was told i have cancer of the thyroid.

tied, I'm so sorry to hear your diagnosis! will they remove the nodule?

Prayers for you, dear. :hug:

My sis in law had a portion of her thyroid removed when she was in her 20's due to cancer. I can't recall if she also had some radiation at the time, it was 25 yrs ago or so.
Is yours a small spot that can be removed?
:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

thyroidectomy
 

the nodule is 1 cm and they recommend a total thyroidectomy. after removal will know next step, my age against me but all other factors are good.

tied I hate hearing of more heart burdens for you. If it is any reassurance my lady friend from community groups had this two years ago. She did not have TOS, but had a good recovery. Her scar is about gone. For a short while she did wear a scarf.

I still wish I understood WHY so many TOSers have thyroid issues. I know women of mid age have the thyroid major groups, but it is so extreme on the forum to how many of us with TOS have varying issues with thyroid problems. Especially as it is in the vacinity of the collar bone under assult by TOS.

I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
di:hug:

http://www.wnep.com/videobeta/602389...Final-Farewell

I had to share this local event it is so moving.
At the funeral this week for a local fallen hero, a magestic Bald Eagle paid it tribut and highest respect.

I was moved to tears. If this is not the link to the active video I will repost.
The moment is near the end of the tribut.
di

been a while
 

Today I,... just wanted to stop by and say Hi to all!!! Hope that everyone that is affected by this cold snap are staying warm and that all are doing well!!! Mark

Good news a nice change
 

I took my EIT test for certification as an Engineer in training back in Oct. I just got results and I passed! Also I got labs back from thyroid cancer surgery which said the cancer was confined and not spreading, not in the lymph node, not in the parathyroid glands. Too bad they got 2 of the parathyroids but good I have 2 left. Radioactive iodine will be probably 1st week of Jan or so. Still a little weak from surgery but back at work somewhat. Have some alignment problems from the surgery but chiro is helping. Reached my maximum out of pocket on my insurance.

...Pass along a happy belated B-day to DiMarie and hope all had a wonderful x-mas!!! For you that see or am thinking about seeing Dr. Togut in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., a sorry note...he will be taking retirement around May or so. Incase I do not get on before, I wish all a better New Year than their previous, time really does fly, I am still lost somewhere in 2005>>>Mark

Happy Birthday back at you too.
Spent mine with a very sick grandson, sat in the ER for hours...yuck. He has tonsilitis, and ear infection....doc said the day before that chest was clear sinuses clear, Christmas nite and last sat in the ER with him.

tied, I am so glad that things sound good with the results. So sorry you need further treatments. Hope that is the end of it.

Hugs and prayers to all for as good a holiday as we can have.
di :grouphug:

I Know it has been cold down in Florida, however I AM READY FOR A TRIP DOWN TO GET A FEW DAYS WORTH OF VITAMIN D :):):):):)

I just wish for some sun, longer days. warmth.
:o