I'm just curious about my bloodwork

[At The End of My Rope]

I see you all post your blood work results so I have pulled my out just to get some feed back. As, when the doctor mentioned thyroidist the other day, I thought that showed in your blood work.

T4,Free 1.3
TSH 0.74
THY Peroxidase 30
Vitamin D3 16 which she has me on 1000mg daily of Vitamin D and it is now up to 78

any input is greatly appreciate.

God Bless-
Pam

[shaerich]

Pam,
I saw you post this earlier and wish I had input for you.  I still haven't had my first blood drawn since TT and starting Levoxyl.  I'm just learning about all these levels and what each means, so sorry I can't help.  

I'm sure someone will pipe in.  One thing they may need though, is your lab's "normal ranges" to see where your values actually fall.

[At The End of My Rope]

Thank you...just getting very nervous about the surgery on Tuesday next week.

[shaerich]

I totally understand.  I was VERY nervous about my surgery.  Afterward, I have to say it was VERY easy.  I know everyone is different and everyone recovers differently, but this was by far the easiest surgery I've had (jaw surgery, 2 c-sections and malignant melanoma excision).  To be honest, having my wisdom teeth pulled was a longer recovery!

Just don't hesitate to use the pain meds to keep AHEAD of the pain (the RNs told me it's easier to stay ahead of the pain than to try to bring it down with pain meds).  Don't wait until you're uncomfortable to use the meds... use them when you feel anything, especially the first 24 hours.  I did that and once I got home I only used ONE ibuprofen... and I was totally fine.  Again, I know everyone is different, but hopefully hearing "easy" stories will put you a little at ease.  

[At The End of My Rope]

thanks- o'yeah it helps a lot...how long was it before you ate normal again.

[shaerich]

My surgery was at 9am.  About 2 hours after surgery they brought me "soft" foods (Jello, broth) and I ate it all with just a tiny discomfort swallowing (my hunger outweighed my pain!).  They brought me soft food again at dinner (jello, pasta) and I ate it all with just a tiny bit of discomfort (like the start of a sore throat).  The next day before I was discharged they served me eggs, bacon and french toast and I had no problem with it.  By the time I was home I ate whatever the family had, so I guess I'd say about 36 hours later I was eating normally.

[GravesLady]

What are you Labs reference range and FT-3???

THY Peroxidase 30 doesn't relate much without the above three levels.

I think you are more concerned about your surgery and rightly so, I would be as well.

Good Luck and think positive.


Prayers,
GL

[At The End of My Rope]

I think it is a little of both