tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034790958999231788.post7481583366793185716..comments2023-06-23T05:44:28.022-07:00Comments on Discourse of a Divine Diva {Plus Size Fashion, Recipes, DIY, Beauty Products}: Thyroid Cancer Update: The Endocrinologist and more!Haileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03713544664215054553noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034790958999231788.post-66516002065638941962013-12-18T19:50:24.548-08:002013-12-18T19:50:24.548-08:00Hello, Liz. Thank you! a doctor's bedside mann...Hello, Liz. Thank you! a doctor's bedside manner is extremely important and truly does make a huge difference. I really like my primary doctor and it sounds like she will be helping me with a majority of my labs and medications, so that is good. Still, I will be looking for a new endo after surgery.<br /><br />I try to keep a good attitude. My friends and chosen family have been so helpful in keeping me laughing or otherwise distracted, but I certainly have my weak moments. I cried most of Sunday and some today too. I am trying to stay busy with house chores and such. Tomorrow I have to clean the house and shave my legs (lol), pack my hospital bag, and figure out what to wear! Surgery is early on Friday.Haileyhttp://www.divinemrsdiva.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034790958999231788.post-56733744677979566282013-12-18T19:44:27.872-08:002013-12-18T19:44:27.872-08:00Thank you! I hate doctors in general, but so far ...Thank you! I hate doctors in general, but so far they have been nice. She was just so odd and off-putting and the dietary thing made me mad. I look forward to finding an endo I like.Haileyhttp://www.divinemrsdiva.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034790958999231788.post-85961365319370802622013-12-18T19:42:39.525-08:002013-12-18T19:42:39.525-08:00I will definitely look for a new endo. My Hashi f...I will definitely look for a new endo. My Hashi friend has been through SO MANY and she can't stand any of them, so I have to widen my search. My primary doctor is very thorough with blood work and such, although she certainly doesn't know everything there is to know about this so I suppose I need the expertise of an endo from time to time.<br />After reading your experience, I talked to the surgeon about the shots vs. forced hypo. He said he only does the shots so patients can stay on medication. He doesn't like to do the forced hypo at all, so that made me feel better. I should start meds right after surgery.<br /><br />I hope your holidays are merry as well!! Take care of you!Haileyhttp://www.divinemrsdiva.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034790958999231788.post-10229717677588291792013-12-18T19:37:58.016-08:002013-12-18T19:37:58.016-08:00Thank you! I am definitely going to seek out a be...Thank you! I am definitely going to seek out a better endo after surgery.Haileyhttp://www.divinemrsdiva.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034790958999231788.post-72869550406432219642013-12-18T19:37:27.609-08:002013-12-18T19:37:27.609-08:00Thank you! It was pretty awesome to feel full for...Thank you! It was pretty awesome to feel full for once. :-)Haileyhttp://www.divinemrsdiva.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034790958999231788.post-90205393213649788712013-12-10T07:30:04.027-08:002013-12-10T07:30:04.027-08:00Yuck. What an experience. Nothing like having a do...Yuck. What an experience. Nothing like having a doctor laugh in your face and make you feel like your efforts have been in vain. I swear that a good bedside manner makes such a difference in a patient's comfort and willingness to trust and be honest with their doctor. <br /><br /><br />Everything else sounds like good news, though. While I'm sure you have your weak moments, it sounds like you're managing to keep a great attitude about all this. I do wonder about how you're doing and appreciate the update! :-)<br /><br /><br />LizLiz @withwonderandwhimsyhttp://www.withwonderandwhimsy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034790958999231788.post-20706119670544605122013-12-06T20:14:08.774-08:002013-12-06T20:14:08.774-08:00Endos are a strange breed. I went through three be...Endos are a strange breed. I went through three before finding mine, and so far I like him. Good thing you have one now. When I had surgery, my regular nurse practitioner that I see convinced me that she could maintain my Synthroid and labs. Now I'm facing a possible recurrence bc she wasn't running the right tests. Once you find a good Endo, keep up with your labs. Also, if your insurance covers it, be sure to opt for Thyrogen shots over forced hypo state before the radioactive iodine treatment. Expensive, but worth it. Best to you, and hope your holidays are merry!TeaBerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034790958999231788.post-31714047843468124192013-12-06T07:15:33.407-08:002013-12-06T07:15:33.407-08:00Wow. That endo sounds a little crazy. I would defi...Wow. That endo sounds a little crazy. I would definitely be looking elsewhere! I'm glad you found a surgeon who sounds fantastic though! :)Crystal Kempernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034790958999231788.post-38301572716003573622013-12-06T05:21:21.187-08:002013-12-06T05:21:21.187-08:00Yeah, she sounds like a total weirdo, but the surg...Yeah, she sounds like a total weirdo, but the surgeon sounds pretty great! Glad you stuffed yourself over Thanksgiving :)Hems for Her, a.k.a. Katiehttp://hemsforher.com/noreply@blogger.com