I am still here and starting fresh for the LAST time !!

[brighterdaysahead]

Just wanted to let everyone know that I am still around.

I started induction a while back and then got sick, one thing led to another and I failed at making it a clean induction (NO ones fault but mine)

However, now that I know I have a nodule on my thyroid that will need to come out soon - I am back on track. Started a clean induction today and hopefully will never have to say those words again

I got my labs back and they are "normal" despite signs of Hypothyroidism. I had a needle biopsy last Friday and I am just waiting for those results. I truly believe they won't be bad, but the fact that the nodule is growing and is making swallowing difficult and achy - I want it out. I don't want something like that in my body if I don't have to have it.

During this sick time of about 3 weeks, I did alot thinking and evaluating and finally know that I want to be better for ME. I want to like how I look, I want to be proud and not ashamed for people I haven't seen in a while to see me.

My dad went to the hospital via ambulance early this a.m. and they believe he has more blockage in his heart. I have seen him not take care of himself as well as he could and don't want that to be me in 20+ years.

Also, to boot - I am an emotional eater so being sick, sad, happy, scared and pretty much anything else makes me want to reach for junk. I will fight that though because I know what and where I want to be.

Thanks for listening - I find this board a God send!!

Getting of my ramblin' rock now

Thanks !!

[guekjian]

Re: I am still here and starting fresh for the LAST time !!

As hard as it is to see a parent ill, it sure is a wake up call when you realize that you share that genetic baggage. It is a great thing you are doing...this realisation that you need to take care of yourself before it happens to you...Keep up the good work...keep up your spirits...and best of luck to your dad!