The Endocrinologist – The Sequel
What with the cancellation of our European holiday and the wedding in Perth, I feel like we’ve missed out on a lot recently and, secretly, I’m still smarting about it. It’s been a long couple of [Read More]
D Day with the Prof
I must say the advantages of having the same(or at least) similar surgery twice in six months are two fold. Firstly, you know what’s involved and what to expect so it’s easy to be mentally prepared. [Read More]
Mental Health Day
There’s no better way to start the day with some baking! Today I decide to knock up some of Donna Hays’ Blueberry Muffins. I love making them because they’re so easy to prepare, and so delicious to [Read More]
Going Nuclear
So today, we head out bright and early to meet the Nuclear Medicine team to get the lowdown on my radioactive iodine treatment. The consult is in the public hospital and it’s a stark contrast to the [Read More]
Mani-cure
Enough Is enough. Those torpedo tablets are a health hazard. It’s only a matter of time before either David chops his finger off while attempting to cut them in half or I’m going to choke myself half [Read More]
Breakfast with the Boys
It’s always good to get up with a purpose. I’m looking forward to a double dose of visitors this morning. Jim and Anton are coming for breakfast. David and I can never agree on whose friends they [Read More]
The Verdict
I get another one of those early morning calls from the Prof. They always unnerve me. I never know quite what to expect so early in the morning. The pathology results are in. And, apparently, they’re [Read More]
The Torpedo Tablets and The Wish List
It’s my first day home alone. Kari comes to visit in the morning with the kids – it’s good that she’s coming because it gives me a purpose to get up and out of the house bright and early. We go to [Read More]
Homeward Bound
The prof comes back – with one last look at my neck and with some after care instructions but I know what to do. I’m a Thyroid surgery veteran! He seems happy with how things are going. I’m waiting [Read More]
Holding Court
The prof is an early riser and he comes to give my neck the once over, say g’day and then he’s off on his merry way. He’s pretty happy with how things are looking and says my elephant-man style [Read More]
