bjorn_skurj Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Novocaine. Got it. Wait, you mean they won't give me megadose Vicadin or something? Bogus. Thanks for the vibes, guys. I knew I was looking at thyroid issues but the need for a biopsy after having an ultrasound was a punch in the gut.The first time I had it done was a non-issue. A weirdo old surgeon who reminded me of someone out of Naked Lunch gave me novocaine and was done in minutes. The next time, a nice Chinese lady, after explaining that I might die if I moved my head AT ALL during the procedure, stuck a big needle in my neck. It was only as the needle was going in that I remembered about the novocaine. It was unpleasant, but not excruciating, and sore for about a week afterwards. And it turned out that all it was was additional bonus thyroid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikol Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Major goiter vibage! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pillowy star Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I could use some of the bonus stuff, as my thyroid gland is destroying itself Jen, keep us posted! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I could use some of the bonus stuff, as my thyroid gland is destroying itself Jen, keep us posted!I'll see what I can do. Dry ice would probably work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sly like a Foxwell Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Vibes from middle america Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Major vibes, Jen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Rocky Mountain Vibes to you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 The first time I had it done was a non-issue. A weirdo old surgeon who reminded me of someone out of Naked Lunch gave me novocaine and was done in minutes. The next time, a nice Chinese lady, after explaining that I might die if I moved my head AT ALL during the procedure, stuck a big needle in my neck. It was only as the needle was going in that I remembered about the novocaine. It was unpleasant, but not excruciating, and sore for about a week afterwards. And it turned out that all it was was additional bonus thyroid. Ooooo, a bonus thyroid! I like that! You're a freak of nature and shit! I'm going to secretly hope it's a bonus thyroid too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 vibes from the land downunder! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I could use some of the bonus stuff, as my thyroid gland is destroying itself Jen, keep us posted! You be well too, Dunja! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pillowy star Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Oh, I am fine As long as I keep replacing the destroyed tissue with artificial hormones, all is well. Feeling more powerful than I have done in years! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 That's good to hear! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 (((((Viiiiibes)))))) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 VIBES TO THE HIGHEST POWER, PEE! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Rocky Mountain Vibes {{{{{{{{{{ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
renic Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 >>>>>>>>>>>> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Thank you everyone. I found out my test will be on Tuesday morning. In other news, I impulse purchased a new iMac last night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I just saw this, Jen. Vibes for Tuesday, and nice impulse buy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Thinking of you down in F L A. I don't know what the specific thyroid concern is but my wife had a thyroid biopsy many years ago. It came back negative, fortunately, but it was decided it would be best to remove it as a precaution against a likely malignancy. She got along fine with synthroid for years and recently, Armour (spelling?). It is more natural (supposedly). Her only fear is a World Wide Calamity disrupting the pharmaceutical industry. Keep your spirits up. No use worrying until you get actual information. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Thanks, guys. I'm bracing myself but trying to stay optimistic. Having a screaming new computer is helping quite a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 vibes and a Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cwnorman Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Vibes!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 The big thing in my thyroid was a cyst. Thank god. They're still sending the tissue samples for testing but it's looking much more optimistic now. As soon as the needle went it the big spot on the ultrasound starting going away. I won't be 100% safe until the results come back later this week, but it's looking like everything will be fine. When the doctor was leaving he said "Don't sweat it." I take that as a good sign. He also said he loves my neck. Thank you, everyone, for the kind words and the serious vibeage. VC may have thwarted another baddie! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 The big thing in my thyroid was a cyst. Thank god. They're still sending the tissue samples for testing but it's looking much more optimistic now. As soon as the needle went it the big spot on the ultrasound starting going away. I won't be 100% safe until the results come back later this week, but it's looking like everything will be fine. When the doctor was leaving he said "Don't sweat it." I take that as a good sign. He also said he loves my neck. Thank you, everyone, for the kind words and the serious vibeage. VC may have thwarted another baddie!Glad to hear that it sounds positive. That said, probably inappropriate of the Dr. to hit on you under the circumstances. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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