You've all heard the saying "Have I got news for you!" Well tonight's post is a triple treat, and then some.
Since you've arrived on my Graves' Disease blog, let's start with the medical update. All good news.
First, I'm feeling great. Better than ever. Lots of energy. Frankly, I wish I'd had the thyroidectomy surgery much, much earlier.
Second, my scar looks exactly the same as it did in the last photo I published. No new ones tonight. It's itchy. Still. But that's ok. Healing nicely. My voice is ever-so-slightly hoarse but strong. And am I using it!
Third, I had my labs checked two weeks ago. My dose of 150mcg of Synthroid was too high, I'm down to 125mcg. I think that's the magic number. We'll see in about six weeks.
Fourth, let's move on to my eyes. My eye specialist at the Kellogg Eye Center at The University of Michigan told me yesterday he thinks my "active" phase of Graves Eye Disease is coming to and end. Wouldn't that be something? Elsewhere on 'eyesee' I talked about the active phase of Graves' Disease typically lasting 30 months. For me, it's been about 90. Yep, over 7 years. My eyes are as symmetric as they've ever been. There has been substantial improvement in the surface of my eye--hardly any corneal abrasion these days. Warm compresses and my cool new moisture chamber eyewear have really helped. Best of all, the "temporal flare," which is when the outer, upper eyelid is pulled up, is gone. Normal! Symmetry. It's such a beautiful word. I have no pain in my eyes. It's unbelievable. Lastly, my eyes have receded back to their normal range, about 21 and 22mm as measured. Mind you, they are still moving, but he said things have never looked (ahem) better.
Fifth, are you ready for this one? I'm transitioning in the workplace having taken a buyout from my employer. I have so many good memories, and I've met so many wonderful people along the way. Some became my dearest friends. Wish me luck. I'm in the very early stages of working through what I want to do next. I'm full of excitement and optimism.
There you have it. Lots of news, all wrapped in one post. I'm been just a little busy so you got it all at once.
I have so much to be thankful for. I'm one lucky girl.
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