my update and big thanks! kinda long!
Hi Family!
I wanted to let everyone know what was going on. I also wanted to thank each and every one of you for your support and prayers, they mean so much to me and I think they have helped me a lot. I have not got back the results of all of the test I have taken yet, but I hope to by early next week. Some of my symptoms seem to be improving a little, but a little is better than nothing. My doc still doesn't know what is going on with me but I have done a holter monitor and echo so far. I have to wait for a doctor to come read the echo and the holter is sent off to the next city to a group of doctors, that one may take a little longer. My breathing is not as bad, but it is still hard for me to breath. I am still having quite a few heart palpatations but they are not as bad also. I am praying hard and hoping this all turns out still to be the overdose of synthroid that I have gotten from not reducing my dose as I lost weight. I had lost another 3 lbs this morning which is the same thing I did when my thyroid was hyper so perhaps the overdose is causing the same symptoms. I understand it takes 10 days to 3 weeks for all of the synthroid to exit the body and my last dose was this past Monday morning so I still have a few days to see if makes a difference me being off the medication. I still have no desire for any food, but I am making sure I am eating a little and drinking my protein drinks regardless of how I feel.
I am still very scared and I can't help but to wonder what my future will be with this surgery. I am still hoping for the best, that I will make a full recovery and a big turn around after this....perhaps I am getting over all of my difficulties in the beginning! Home and work are severely being affected by this as my boss thinks the only thing wrong with me is I am depressed...she told me to suck it up and put my mind in my work and quit thinking the worse, then she was awful to me the last couple of days, I could have just not gone and probably shouldn't have but we were already one person short so I wanted to go in and do what I could, what a mistake, she yelled at me and accused me of all sorts of stuff while I was there, I have never worked for a person like her, but she has got to be the most insensative person on this earth! My husband is bi-polar and the first day he was really concerned for me, very helpful and tolerant, the next day forward he can only think of himself and how this is making his life boring and putting a damper on his social life by having to take care of a sick wife. I know he loves me, but when he goes into the mania modes, I am not always so sure I can handle it, expecially right now. I have always been the backbone of my family the strong one including in my marriage so me being down is hard on a lot of people who have always depended on me. My exhusband has been wonderful and supportive as well as my family and children, and especially you guys.....what I would do without you guys, I just don't know!!!
Please all take care of yourself! It's been a very long 4 months for me, very hard, but I still hope I am going to join your ranks soon!
I thank you again and if it isn't imposing too much, keep sending good thoughts and prayers this way...I need you guys and any good you can send!!
Lots of Love and Hugs, 
Teresa
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Teresa
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You bet you have all the positive energy and good thoughts I have coming your way Teresa! That must be so tough with a boss like that (I seriously would like to punch her hard in the face!!) and with your husbands illness too. You know, perhaps this is just the beginning of some major changes in your life, you just never know. I know that you are a strong woman, you have proven that, but there comes a time that "We all need somebody to lean on" and that time is now for you. It's good that you know that you have us! Thanks for keeping us posted!
Love,
Michele
Teresa --
I'm so sorry about your boss. What a difficult person to work for! Try to remember to get your "strokes" from people *****ally care about you. You can always get some support here. I am praying for you and for your husband, too. I know from personal experience that mental illness can be a strain on a marriage. I'll be praying for your strength, healing, and lots of support around you.
Hang in there...Sally H.
Teresa,
Goodness what an awful time for you. My prayers go out to you and my heart. I am also in a bi-polar relationship. It is not easy and I certainly understand. I hope all is well with you- you are at the top of my prayer list.
Are you eligible for FMLA ( Family Medical Leave Act) leave with your employer. I am sure your physician would assist you. This is TIME OFF to care for yourself, spouse or child. Your job is protected! I believe this a Federal program. As long as you get documentation. You then can take those days off when needed to care for you or hubby and not feel your job is threatened.
You are entitled to 12 weeks a year ( rolling calendar year) of unpaid leave. It usually runs concurrent when you are out of work for say like a surgery. In your case- you have two good health concerns- yours and your husband. I believe it depends on the size of the company . Check with your HR or Integrated Disability person.
That may relieve some stress. Your boss may be more understanding!
Good Luck... KEEP your chin up...Keep us posted.
Love and hugs and Prayers
Pattiann
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