I hate to admit how much this surgery has taken out of me. I feel so much better as far as the symptoms I had before, but yesterday I woke up with a swollen neck I won’t scare you with. Apparently, the ice pack fell off during the night and I was laying flatter than I thought so I have that “flappin’ in the wind turkey neck” thing going on. And sore??? Oy. I had to get up and out some, though.
I asked Mr. FixIt to take me to the local Starbucks for a Nitro Cold Brew with Sweet Cream. Before surgery, I would have had a heck of a time with acid reflux. After surgery? Smooth as silk! Another win!
We came back to the hotel and walked around a bit. I’m hoping Monday will be quieter with the weekenders moving on and we can hang out at this groovy pool. Once back to the room, I put my ice pack back on and stretched out, propped up this time. Still having trouble clearing my throat between the swelling and the pain. But I am absolutely convinced tomorrow will be better.
Mr. FixIt came in late in the afternoon to see what I wanted to eat and I had this craving for Carabba’s. We passed one just a few minutes from our hotel so we ordered dinner to go and my sweetheart went to pick it up for me. Fettuccini Carabba….Alfredo with Grilled Chicken and Peas for me. Fettuccini Weesie…Alfredo with Shrimp and Scallops for my love. Along with a salad each, and bread with aioli…it was way too much food for one meal so we get to have the leftovers today!
They say the third day after surgery is the worst. I have no idea why, but I’m just going to ignore that little old wives tale and feel great today…right? Thanks for all your prayers and support this week. I could feel your love around me and God’s tender care. I wasn’t a bit anxious when I was there. I felt like everything was under control and I appreciate your help.
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“You always heal them and restore their strength when they are sick. I prayed, “Have pity, Lord! Heal me, though I have sinned against you.””
Psalms 41:3-4 CEV
In 1964 when I was 16 I had a thyroidectomy for hyperthyroidism (which came on quickly and not long after my mom had cancer of the thyroid.). Being a kid I just wanted normal again and never questioned a thing! Living my life on levothyroxin has been easy enough. Back then it was a week in hospice and a few weeks recovering at home, weight adjustment, dose adjustment etc. I feel that I should really study the subject now, having always just accepted my condition being urgent and only solvable by removing a very important organ! Now I have lots of questions!
Interestingly, the parathyroid glands don’t have anything to do with the thyroid other than its location. The parathyroid gland regulates calcium and when it’s not working right, it wreaks havoc with your bones and kidneys and arteries. It’s all fascinating. Anatomy and physiology have always been intriguing to me. ?