I apologize to all of my fellow bloggers. I have not been a very good blog buddy.
I've been reading but I haven't been commenting much. Not really any reason in particular - I just couldn't think of anything to say that didn't seem cliche or uncaring.
There hasn't been much happening with me. DH and I met with my RE a few weeks ago to discuss our next options. She is still very optimistic that we'll have a successful cycle. So, for now, we're shooting for January/February time frame.
I also had another check-up with my regular endocrinologist. I think I've probably mentioned (several times?) that I have an underactive thyroid. Dr. P was basically a pain in the ass from the beginning but my last appointment pretty much confirmed it. She is now affectionately known as Dr. Ass.
My RE checked my levels back in July and it was pretty much the same from when I was released to begin IVF. Apparently, Dr. Ass doesn't take too kindly to other doctors stepping on her turf.
She started lecturing me about how I wasn't taking my medication properly because my TSH should've continued to drop; not remain the same.
And, then she started giving me the 3rd degree on my eating habits. She decides to tell me one year later that dietary fiber can affect absorption.
I might have an occasional bowl of cereal for breakfast but I'm certainly not chowing down on entire logs of fiber so I fail to see how that is affecting anything.
So, anyway. This time last year, they found a nodule on my thyroid gland. I have to have another sonogram to see if it's gotten bigger, smaller or remained the same. If it's gotten bigger, Dr. Ass said I'll need surgery to remove the entire thyroid gland.
Not a fun surgery and certainly not the look I'm going for when wearing v-neck sweaters. I'll look like Frankenstein with a huge scar across my neck.
It would also delay our next cycle because we'd have to get the replacement hormones figured out and regulated before I could start again.
Thinking about Dr. Ass performing any type of surgery on me freaks the hell out of me so I scheduled an appointment with another doctor. I see her on Thursday. We'll see what her opinion is.
3 comments:
Hi Suzanne - Don't worry about not commenting lately. I go through times like that, too.
I have an underactive thyroid, too, but I have never seen an endochrinologist about it. I'm sorry your doc was less than helpful. Sigh. Not what you need right now, that's for sure. Good luck with your appointment with the new doctor. I hope that you don't need the surgery, but if you do, I hope it's the new doctor that helps you with it.
Good luck.
I can't imagine anything you could say would be uncaring, Suzanne! Your wit and humor always make me smile on both your blog and comments you write on others. (-;
I am glad you are getting a second opinion. I don't know really anything about thyroid problems, but lecturing you about dietary issues/not taking your medication correctly as possible reasons that you thyroid levels haven't changed and then going straight into surgery sits funny with me. It almost sounds like she is threatening surgery to make sure you are doing the other 2 correctly. Maybe not, but I am really glad you are getting a second opinion!! Hang in there and keep us posted. Many hugs.
Hei Suzanne...
No worries... I know the feeling.
Uuuu... I so hope you won't need to have surgery to remove your thyroid gland.
It's always difficult and stressful to wait and wait your turn... only to have something else pop up to extend the waiting even more.
Such a good idea to get that second opinion,...so glad you're doing just that. Wishing you tons of luck and hoping for a very positive outcome.
Praying you'll definitely be able to cycle this coming Jan/Feb.
Please, convey my sincerest CONGRATULATIONS!! and Best Wishes for a wonderful and healthy pregnancy to Jill from "Desperately Seeking Spawn" and her DH.
A great week to you,
Anna
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