WALKING THE WALK?

Well... While I am not so good at this... I suppose it is time for me to ask for help.. I need to learn. So here is my feeble attempt. In the past month we had a scare with my husbands health and he was laid off from his job. (FYI: my husband is on the mend)). While I *thought* I was *dealing* with it just fine... In reality I forgot about me. For I forgot to take my thyroid medication for an entire month. My thanks to Dx's post on OH for reminding me. (I am a thyroid cancer survivor and have no thyroid) As a result my TSH is now an all-time high of 150. It should be .05 That said, I am not in good shape. BUT... there is a silver lining...for there always is... right? I can now have my *full body scan* as that I am what is called, *hypo*. I am actually beyond hypo and am in what many ThyCa patients call *hypo hell*. I will be taking a Radioactive Isotope on Monday and then the scan on Wednesday. In the meantime I need to be in a low iodine diet and am restricted from driving. I am dealing. And have some wonderful friends who are helping to keep me sane. So all of this is my feeble way of asking for some hugs from CT. I am beyond reason at this point. While I know it is all hormonal and I am not losing my mind, it is hard to hold it together right now. My emotions are all over the board. If I don't drive my husband (my saint right now) and the rest of my poor family away, I should be back in true Towanda working order by the end of the month. And this with a new realization that I need to take care of me if I am ever to be of service to others. Towanda

Hey Precious Lady! Know I , like the rest of us on this board are family to all that share both the good and hard times here. You need anything, from a shoulder to cry on to a someone to share a good laugh with know we are all here. Thats what this board is all about! Take Care Precious Lady! Julio! All the Huggs You can handle and just One More for Good Measure!

We are here to listen , support and give you hugs on this board. We are all big family who care each other like brother and sister. I am so sorry about your health but is glad you shared this to all of us. BIG HUGS ON THE WAY !!!!!! Keep your chin up and each day will getting better. May god bless you! Take care of yourself ! Hugs Kathy K

Great new picture!!! You look fantastic! Bob

Thank you Bob! SMILE! Kathy K

OMG,towanda,,i am so sorry you are having these problems "BIG HUGS" for you of coarse and without hessitation.I have thyroid issues too,but have so far kept it in control,get back in place woman,,we need you on here,,remember....you were my first responder to my first original issue..so no,your not losing your mind,the mind can play tricks while going thru such tremendouz changes,,hang in there and keep the faith,always believe!!!! love you lots,,,and i need to meet you in june..lol...love ,cyndee

My sweet friend Towanda.... Keep your chin up and know that I'm here for you...just an email or a phone call away...anytime!! If you need someone to go with you tomorrow, just let me know...I'm around. XXXOOO Kim K.

Hey Cutie: Great new picture!!! Bob

Flattery will get you everywhere!!!! Where's your new pic...I like the one of you with the girls at the dance. Total eye candy!!!!! Thanks Bob

((((Towanda))))) Hugs and from me! You are right - you need to take care of yourself - you give so much to others that depend on you - you can't continue giving to them without including yourself in that group of those you love! Sorry you are going through this and so glad to hear your husband is on the mend........ Prayers said and Healing energy sent your way............. Best Regards, Tammy 4 days post op!