Brad's court case came back in our favor. We do not have to pay anything! We are excited and hoping that this will finally bring a close to the chapter of the accident in our lives.
On another note, I saw the endocrinologist this afternoon. For those of you who do not know this past September I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when my OB/GYN found that my thyroid gland felt enlarged. I then went to see my primary doctor, who had an ultrasound performed, which told us that I had a goiter. The goiter was caused by the hypothyroidism. Things seemed to be better for awhile, and then I noticed that my goiter appeared larger, I went in to see my primary doc who agreed with my feeling and then referred me to an endocrinologist, who I saw today. My primary doc also had another ultrasound performed.
While at the endocrinologists office today she informed me that while there were no nodules, tumors or cysts, the lymph nodes around my thyroid are swollen, which is an indication of an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto's Disease. Basically what is happening is that my immune system is attacking my thyroid gland, causing it to not function properly. Dr. Ngo recommended that I have my thyroid surgically removed (as the goiter is large enough that I am having problems with swallowing, etc. She referred me to a surgeon and I have an appointment scheduled with them on May 7. I will not know until then when my surgery is scheduled.
What I know about the surgery right now is that I will have to be in the hospital overnight at least and that I won't be able to work for at least a week. There is a possibility that my voice could change. I will have a scar on my neck, but from pictures I have seen online, its not too horrible. We will keep you up to date on when I am having surgery, etc.
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