~~~ I FEEL THREAD ~~~ "It's been [blank} am't of time since I had [blank] done (surgery, etc.) & I Feel [blank} .........."

[ChitChatNine]

Example:

It's been been 10 mos since my partial thyroidectomy and I feel pretty good about the whole thing at this point in my life and don't think about it every day .. actually, sometimes a few days can go by without thinking about it even though I take Synthroid ev. morning .. the Synthroid is nothing more than routine for me now as I'm baselined on 88mcgs w/o side effects.

Cheryl (ThyCa 1/07 and Melanoma 6/07 .. both gone)

[DarlaLOU]

It has been 6 weeks since my TT and I feel very very flustered. Things are not going well, I feel like a trainwreck and hate it. I think the pre-symptoms of all this were much easier to deal with than all the **** I am going through now. Trying to stay positive and focused on the end results but feel like I may be crashing right now. Going to talk to the Dr about taking "something" to help me through.....

[kipland]

I'm with AR-10.  LOVE to see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.  I'm only 2 1/2 months post op and only a month on the meds.  Don't know how long it takes for the TSH to drop, but can tell that it is.....just think it may be taking it's own sweet time.  I'm feeling depressed and irritable and still have some lingering muscle aches in my legs and feet.  I'm trying to keep a positive attitude, but some days I get down in the dumps and feel that this thyca has stollen "me", and wondering if I'll ever find me again.

Thank you Jeni, for shedding a wonderful, positive light on the situation.  I needed that today!!

Lori

[AR-10]

I'm more interested in how jenipeni feels.

It's good to read about someone who is recovering and feels great! Very encouraging to me.

I'm in the middle of nowhere after 18 months, sitting at home unable to work with no course of treatment established, self-medicating and trying to find another Endo. I was discussing social security disability and my future livelyhood with a lawyer today. Things like "should I close my business now or wait and see?" and stuff like that.

A success story is rather refreshing.

[GravesLady]

You can see how I feel by my profile/journal/mood!

[ChitChatNine]

HOW GREAT TO SEE YOU ON-BOARD!!!!! WOW!

C~

[Jenipeni]

It's been 11 months since my total thyroidectomy and I feel fine.  No life's not perfect - never has been, never will be - but my thyroid is gone, will never cause me grief again and my levels are pretty good.  Just like you Cheryl, I don't think about it everyday anymore.    I take my thyroxine everyday and it's no big deal. I don't even think about why I'm swallowing these pills everyday - it's just what I do and a part of my routine, too easy.  The scar is still pretty red and noticeable but I'm still hoping it will fade given more time.  I'm used to it now anyway. Good thing my modelling days are over - ROFLOL!!!   I'm looking forward to some down time in 6 - 8 weeks to relax and get exercising again - life's been extremely busy these last few months.  
You know what, I think I'm moving on - but I want to tell you that there is life after thyroid surgery / thyroid problems!!!  Yeah it takes ages to get a diagnosis AND treatment options AND quite awhile to all settle down AND getting levels right after surgery (and you cant see the end when you are in the middle of it) BUT YOU will get there.  Yes - YOU!!! The person reading this right now... YOU!!!  It may not happen overnight... but it will happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

[SVETA]

I am very happy for you. This is a great...positive attitude. Love you and your post. We'll all  be filling better... Soon or later! I hope! Love, Sveta