Sunday, August 24, 2008

Why it has been so long since I have posted.

So this is what I have been doing for the last little while. Don't these stitches look wicked bad? They feel about the same as they look. Well a few weeks ago I had a lump in my throat checked out, and it turned out to be thyroid cancer. So Dr. Catten said we need to remove it. So Thursday I got my entire thyroid removed. And to be honest with you I thought that I was pretty tough, but I was not near as tough as I thought. This hurt like the Dickens. I am doing so much better now, and I am home resting. I will have to do a radiation treatment in like six weeks, than I will have a scan every year for five years. But the worst part is over. If you look really close at the picture you will see the staple marks around my wound from where the Dr. stapled the drape to me. I would think maybe tape, or something would have worked just as well.

12 comments:

Thomas Rust said...

OMG! That looks terrible! I wish I was there to help out, feed you ice cream (one bite for you, one bite for me . . .) take chloe to the park, take Mike to the park! You know, all those kind of things! We're thinking of you though, and praying for you tons!

Love Yah
Amber

Jamie said...

you are so brave ,and have been in our prayers , just tell everyone edward got ahold of ya LOL!!

Ben and Marcie said...

Oh my goodness! Ben just told me about this yesterday! I'm so sorry, but I'm glad the worst of it is over! I'm praying for you that you will recover quickly, I know you will, you are one tough mama! Have a good day!! :)

George and Karyn said...

I hope that you get well soon! You are in our prayers.

Danielle Hacking said...

You are in our prayers! We're coming out this weekend, I'll have to stop by visit! Hope you are feeling better!

Kandice said...

Megan-
I glanced at your blog once a few weeks ago. I thought I would check it again today and when I saw the title I thought it might be to announce something exciting. I was so shocked to see that big ol' wound. I am so so sorry. What a crappy trial, you are one tough gal though, and I know you can do it. You have a great family and lots of friends. I will make sure to add you to my prayers. Good luck, and buy you some vit. E oil and Mederma and that scar will disappear in no time, it is a pretty cool battle wound though-maybe you shouldn't make it disappear! Again, I am so sorry-I truly hope you recover very very fast.
Sorry for the novel of a blog comment. TTYL-Kandice

Wish upon a Starr said...

Look how much you are loved!! We are all here for you.

julz said...

friends friends everywhere!!! I thought it would be fitting to leave a comment. At least I can add to your blog since I have neglected mine...and I dont have an excuse!!! get well soon
julz bffffff

Ivy Lou said...

Meg, I hope you are doing okay now. You have been through a lot and now Mel. What is up with that!?! Mom (Kerri) has kept me informed with what's going on with ya and I am praying for ya, girl! Take care, Ivy Montgomery

The Hartle's said...

Wowza! Megan I had no idea, I am so glad to hear you are doing so well. Keep us posted!

Marcus, Angie & Bug said...

holy cow crazy! hope you are feeling better now! ouch. good luck with all that other not exciting stuff. hope it goes well

Liesl Law said...

I am going to shoot my mom! She didn't even mention ANYTHING to me! And how late am I in knowing this...like the last one?! Probably! I am so sorry, but glad you are ok! (I am not done looking at your blog yet but I saw you have 2 boxers?!...I just got my first, and only i think, in November)