Parathyroidectomy Completed!

This surgery was originally scheduled for June 16th but due to an infection inside my left foot, from having hardware removed, it was postponed for one week.

In order for the surgeon to better see the wonky parathyroid gland, I had to arrive at the hospital much earlier than a typical same-day patient to have radioactive material injected into my veins. It seems parathyroid glands are pretty picky about what they snuggle up to, and due to their deep and loving relationship with radioactive materials, it causes the glands to sparkle and shine.

The hospital where the surgery took place was pretty cool. (I feel I am expert in judging hospitals since this would be my third surgery in 3 months.) Their same-day surgery area was its own wing, with two beds per room -- and a door, not a curtain, that closed!

The surgery itself took almost three hours and after two hours in the recovery room I was returned to the same-day surgery unit to order room-service, watch television and sleep. Which, after I ate, is all I did for the next 18 hours.

All is well.

'Twas the Night...

...before surgery and all through the house...

Actually, tomorrows' surgery will be a piece of cake compared to the surgery I have coming up on June 16th.

Tomorrow, the Foot Wizard will be removing the hardware he inserted almost (exactly) three months ago to help the broken bones heal. Ever since the last cast came off and I was able to use the CAM boot and put some weight on my formerly broken foot, the screws have bothered me terribly when walking. It feels as though, with every step, they will protrude through the bottom of my foot.

I am back to wearing my Skecher's and Fagawi's and I could not be more thrilled!

Returning to work is NOT far behind.

The surgery taking place on the 16th is has a lot more risks involved. In the process of removing my parathyroid glands, for instance, my vocal cords could become temporarily or permanently paralyzed. How is that for a wake me up? Although I am certain there are a few people on this earth that probably wouldn't mind never hearing my voice again, it kind of freaks me out.

A lot.