You are NOT GOING TO BELIEVE THIS!!

I'm most likely not having surgery next week. My surgeon called me this morning and said that she got back my most recent blood work and my thyroid level is really off. I don't know much about this, but she said the TSH is supposed to be anywhere from 0.5 to 5 and mine is 22. The long story short is that she doesn't want to do the surgery until this is under control. Since a thyroid issue can cause weight gain, she feels like it would be counter-productive to do this surgery while my levels are off. Part of me is confused and part of me is pissed off. My primary care has me on medication for my thyroid, but he led me to believe that it was a "tiny bit off" and that we had found the right dosage to fix it. Apparently not. First and foremost I want to know why he did not know this was going on if he had supposedly been TREATING me for a thryoid imbalance???????   I don't even know what to say about how I feel. When my surgeon first called, I got off the phone and cried hysterically. Then I called Larry and he calmed me down and made me realize that this is not a big deal. It may be a blip in the plan, but it's not like she's saying she WON'T do it. Basically what she told me was that I have to get this level regulated and then they will reschedule me........It's just VERY disappointing.............Plus about 3,000 people know I was doing this and now I have to go and tell a million people that I'm NOT doing it any time soon............And I have no idea when it will be done now.......Could be months.........   *sigh* It's never easy, is it????????????

OMGoodness! I can understand why youre so upset!   It will be okay tho the thyroid stuff will all be taken care of soon and you will have another date.  No..it NEVER is easy, Ive learned that too.
Keep your chin up my friend!  We're all here for you...Cathy

I am sorry to hear about your news, but the doctor is only doing what is best for you, I know you will get your thyroid level down and you will have your operation, Larry is right it is just a small blip in the plan, don't worry about the 3,000 other people they will understand right now just worry about getting yourself well enough to join us on the Loser's Bench we still have that spot reserved for you.

Hang in there

    Romeo

Hey Liza,

 How frustrating!!!!

You'll get through it though. Better to find out now than after the surgery and end up with major problems. It's a good thing you have such an attentive surgeon!

Knowing this is common sense but it certainly doesn't make you feel happy about it. And hey, you've got all of us!!!!

ALL TOGETHER NOW.......WE LOVE YOU LIZA!!!!!!  

Call me!

Jules

 I am sorry to hear this Liza.   The good thing is now you do know that your thyroid is more off then you thought and you can get this under control.  Hang in there.  Remember we are all here for you 

Love ya
Lisa

Oh my, Lisa -- so sorry to hear of this blip in the plan!!  I'd obviously have a lot of questions for your primary if I was you.  However, I'd also be thankful that Dr. G. recognized the importance of getting this level down, and stable, to avoid any future issues.  While I know this has probably blown your spirits all apart, and I can offer nothing to make them better, know that we are all waiting for the day to come when you are actually on the bench!

Liza, That really SUCKS!!! I'm sure your surgeon is only doing what is best for you though. She wants you to be successful with your surgery. Just know I'm rootin' for ya!!!!!!~~~~~~~Kim

Hey Liza,

I, too, am sorry to hear about the postponement of your surgery. 

It's not a never-gonna-do-it deal; just a tiny delay.  Your doc is trying to keep you healthy.

I know it's frustrating and your hopes are dashed, but sleep on it tonight, get rested, so you can start tomorrow on getting the thyroid under control and learning when you can get the surgery rescheduled.

Comforting thoughts are headed your way, from me to you. 

~kelly jo

Awww Liza! I can just imagine how you are feeling! Try to be glad that the thyroid issue was caught now so it won't be a complication post-op. You'll have your surgery before you know it! (((((hugs)))))

Robyn

That sucks - sorry this is happening.  I hope things get settled soon.