One thing that I have to watch is the scar on my neck. I bought SPF 100 sunscreen, my doctor advised me to keep it covered with sunscreen at all times when exposed to the sun. I guess it will change the pigment.. I keep it covered daily and carry the sunscreen in my purse with me.
The incision site still hurts, if you touch it it feels sore. I guess these types of things heal from the inside, so I have a while before I am completely pain free in the incision area. No biggie, just another little thing that is a side effect from a major surgery.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Progress
Honestly, I feel pretty darn good after having my total thyroidectomy. My levels are still being adjusted, but I wouldn't notice if they didn't tell me. No significant hair loss, no terrible weight gain (except for the pregnancy) and not horrible emotional side effects. Everything I read online about having your thyroid removed was scary, and here I am feeling as close to normal as I am going to get.
I still take my calcium pills every day (tums) and because of the pregnancy, I really need to watch those levels. I am tired somewhat, but that could be from the pregnancy as well. I feel good, but most of all I feel greatful to be cancer free :)
I still take my calcium pills every day (tums) and because of the pregnancy, I really need to watch those levels. I am tired somewhat, but that could be from the pregnancy as well. I feel good, but most of all I feel greatful to be cancer free :)
Mothers Day
Mothers Day is on Sunday. It hits me every year that I feel a little strange getting gifts or flowers from my husband or my kids.. Why do I feel this way?
Because being a Mom is a gift I believe. The rewards are givent o me each day. A smile, a hug, an "I love you Mom" is all the recognition I need to know that I am doing things right. To know that my kids are happy and healthy and that they feel loved and special is gift enough for me.
Having Thyroid Cancer has given me a deeper outlook on things. I mean, life is so fragile. It can be taken from you at any moment. We are not guaranteed a tomorrow. With that being said, I hope this Mother's Day, they just go on with their day and forget to bring up what "holiday" it is. If I am allowed to just sit back and watch them laugh I will feel fulfilled. Mother's Day is every day for me. God has blessed me with these wonderful little people to love, how lucky I am~
Because being a Mom is a gift I believe. The rewards are givent o me each day. A smile, a hug, an "I love you Mom" is all the recognition I need to know that I am doing things right. To know that my kids are happy and healthy and that they feel loved and special is gift enough for me.
Having Thyroid Cancer has given me a deeper outlook on things. I mean, life is so fragile. It can be taken from you at any moment. We are not guaranteed a tomorrow. With that being said, I hope this Mother's Day, they just go on with their day and forget to bring up what "holiday" it is. If I am allowed to just sit back and watch them laugh I will feel fulfilled. Mother's Day is every day for me. God has blessed me with these wonderful little people to love, how lucky I am~
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