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]
Emily’s Chicken, Potato and Leek Soup
My friend Emily bought me this delicious chicken soup when I was recovering from my Thyroidectomy. I still remember the delicious golden broth, full of veggies and packed with chicken. As much as I [Read More]
Cherry Friand Slice
Cuts into 16 squares I'm a bit obsessed with all things egg white. Egg white omelette is my go-to breakfast order. I never say no to pav or meringue but this moreish slice is my new favourite way [Read More]
Chocolate Coconut Slice
Cuts into 16 squares This egg-free slice with it's buttery, coconut base topped with a chocolate coconut ice topping is totally old skool and totally delicious. I adapted this recipe from 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]
