Hi everyone
I had an outpatient appointment in Belfast on Thursday and have been given 2 possible dates for my operation.
The appointment went really well despite being late to it because of traffic and trying to get parking in the Royal Victoria Hospital. Tip - if you have an appointment in the Royal, go early because the traffic and car parking set up is insane.
The doctor was very nice and very helpful, discussed everything about my previous results and what the surgery would involve. I will have the surgery in Belfast City Hospital on either the 9th or 16th February. I will have at least one overnight, possibly 2 depending on how it all goes, and will then have a follow up appointment about 3 weeks later.
I won't be having any radiotherapy, will be put on tablets instead. We discussed my levothyroxine which they will review and by the sounds of things this is what i will be continuing to take, with possible increased dosage.
I have since also got my appointment for my Pre-Op assessment on Tuesday morning in Belfast City Hospital as well, but haven't been given my operation date confirmed as yet.
I am feeling good about having the information now about possible dates and no radiotherapy, just have to wait and see now what happens going forward.
Tony
Hi Tony/TonyHD4ba32c
I’m Anne, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community and, although I'm not a member of this group, I didn't want to pass by without wishing you all the best with your upcoming treatment.
When you have a minute, it would be great if you could put something about your diagnosis and proposed treatment into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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