So, you are probably wondering why I have a photo of my neck up today. Well...if you have been following my blog for a while you know that I have a couple of nagging health concerns. Back in June I shared that I finally got in to see a head, neck and throat surgeon because of a lump found in my neck was biopsied and it was diagnosed as a Hurthle cell lesion. Dr. Nicols he told me that I needed a hemithyroidecomy to remove the right side of my thyroid to see if the lesion is cancerous or not. (20+%) ((they have to take out the whole side in order to get a clear diagnosis)) If it is found to be cancer then they will remove the other side. I have been waiting for a surgery date ever since. Well...they called and the date is Wednesday, this Wednesday.
So, I am currently in a new job, participating in the Biggest Loser at Olympic Fitness and about to start training for a marathon. Perfect timing argggggg.
This morning I hit the gym for our week 2 kick off and I had lost 8 pounds last week - terrific stuff but if I remember the conversation from back in June with Dr. Nicols, I need to be off work for 5 days and not exercise for a couple of weeks. Wednesday, Lennie and I will learn more post op but this will definitely put a big wrinkle in a few plans.
The first thing that comes to mind is being able to be prepared for Around the Bay March 27th - I can not see myself being able to do that with not being able to exercise for a couple of weeks so, I may shift my thinking to running Run for Retina 1/2 marathon again in April and the focus on the Flying Pig 1/2 for May.
Last timing issue is that February 4th I am finally having a "girlie parts" surgery I have been waiting for too - I know you must think I am such a sickly person - I am not! I just have a lot of loose ends I need tied up that were all discovered in the last couple of years because of the great care I received while being treated for Crohns.
I am strong and healthy but this might be a bit too much even for this crazed girl.
What do you think?