Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Test results!

got my test results back from the blood tests they did last week! finally some good news!!!

My TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) was "appropriately low" which means I was probably on a good dose of hormone and my body's still working well in all the ways it's supposed to even without a thyroid!

T4- was high, but barely and is still a "safe level" (t4 tells if i've gone hypo or hyperthyroid) so we want to be slightly high, so again this is good!

Thyroglobulin - low!!! which means there is very little chance the cancer has spread outside my neck!!

Thyroglobulin antibodies- negative! (this means the thyroiglobulin test was accurate!)

YAY!!!! YAY!!!! YAY!!!!!

other than that things are really great too!!! It's absolutely fantastic to have Frankie visiting! I can feel myself getting more and more exhausted off of my meds, but i'm feeling surprisingly great apart from that! I think i've done more in the last few days and have been feeling better than i have in months! we've been on hikes, to the zoo, and even done some heavy lifting! We also finally had our first snow, and although it didn't even last the night, it was an exciting taste of winter, and we're looking forward to going up to the mountains for some skiing and proper snow covered winter fun! we're all running around the house in joy! At the moment, life is good!

4 comments:

  1. so - this news sound fabulous!! Does this mean that your recovery looks quicker and better again? Your lost post did not sound quite so good. Frances must have magic about her - to cheer you up and have you feeling great. It was lovely to see you both on your end of skype. enjoy one another and the good news.
    Love from Australia xoxox

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  2. YEA!!!!! and mucho thanko for the heavy lifting!...Frankie I hope we can find some treasure for you to take back to Australia as a small repaiment for you emotional support and physical help! See you soon...much love, AC

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  3. this makes me so happy and so very jealous! i've barely even talked to you guys! frank is always asleep when i skype haha. have fun with the mountain/skiing stuff! love you both.
    From Reeses

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  4. So, so happy for your great news, Katy. I'm sure your great attitude and the strength that is always a part of you, is helping. Good work.
    Thank you, Karen, for the happiest phone call of the year.
    Much love from Reno,
    Becky

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