"I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish he didn't trust me so much."
After a rough start this morning things are looking up. I am definitely in less pain which is nice, but still pretty stiff and sore. I went to Dr. Hsu's office this morning to check my calcium levels. Right when we were about to leave I started feeling really nauseous, but thankfully didn't get sick! I don't really have any new information since my mom's post as we are still waiting on the pathology report from my lymph nodes. Right now it sounds like I will have to go on a low iodine diet for 2 weeks then take a small amount of radioactive iodine for a scan. If there is any uptake (the iodine attaches to any thyroid or caner cells left) I will have to do the internal radiation. If there is no uptake I will be done. Dr. Grubbs (my surgeon) thinks she may have gotten all of it, but she can't be sure. I will see Dr. Waguespack (my endocrinologist) Tuesday to discuss my schedule for the diet and scan. I am hoping that he will let me wait until after Thanksgiving for the diet or it will be no turkey, stuffing, and gravy for this girl. Please continue to pray for a quick recovery and the scheduling of what comes next.
Getting ready for surgery
Just before getting my happy juice
After surgery with Dr. Grubbs
You'll have to check with your mom, but I'm pretty sure they have tofu turkeys available! Maybe its time for you to come to the dark side!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're feeling well enough to post for all of us in your cheering section.
Love to you all,
Shannon
Thanks for keeping us posted and for the darling pictures! It's so much fun to see your hair growing in!
ReplyDeleteI love your smile! We are continuing to pray and are so grateful that you are being well taken care of!
ReplyDeletePhoenix played his last water polo game today. He scored and TVHS won! One step closer to graduation...bitter sweet :)
We miss and LOVE YOU!
So good to hear from you. Glad this piece is behind you now! Thanks for keeping us all in the loop. We continue to pray with you for the cancer FREE announcement!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, Caroline is walking now! She would definitely love to skype with you sometime soon - whenever you're feeling up to it. We look forward to "seeing" you sometime soon!
Thoughts and prayers are with you daily! Praying for you the hope of comfort food...turkey dinners!!! My, how I take things for granted. Thanks for indirectly reminding me the TRUE blessings in life!
ReplyDeletePraying that you get to eat whatever you want for Thanksgiving and of course praying you are in the "all clear" and you don't have to take the radiation pills. LOOK AT HOW MUCH HAIR YOU HAVE!!! Praying you start feeling back to normal asap. Miss you
ReplyDeleteWith continued prayer,
The Hardy Family
Katrina, your courage is amazing; we are all learning from you. "Jesus loves me this I know; for the Bible tells me so." Don't forget these words as you face each day.
ReplyDeleteMay God bless you... and your family.
Cathy J