It's already tomorrow...

I have yet to receive any calls about what time I should be at the hospital by tomorrow.
But a nice surprise was that my surgeon actually *FINALLY* called me back today to speak about any concerns I may have.  I don't think I asked all my questions... I wasn't expecting him to call so I forgot what some of my concerns were.  But we did discuss why I should remove all my thyroid instead of just half.

1) Total thyroidectomy drastically reduces my chances of recurrences.
2) If the other lobe turns out to have cancer, I will need to do RAI (RadioActive Iodine) which I cannot do if I still have half of my thyroid.
3) If the other lobe does have cancer, I will have to do surgery AGAIN to remove that side.
4) Regardless of whether I take out half or whole, I will still need to be on hormone therapy.
5) If I choose not to do RAI, it will be easier to keep track of my status/progress using my blood test results.

At this point, all I am hoping for is that it has not spread anywhere.  Please please please let it be contained to just my thyroid... *le sigh.

My doctor assumes I'll need to come in tomorrow by 9 am. but I'll need to wait for a confirmation call later today.... ugh.  I hate all this waiting.  Waiting is the one thing I am NO good at.  I need to learn some patience.

I'm a little nervous.  A little uneasy.  But I'll get through this.  I have a loving dedicated husband by my side, with the support of my family and friends.  I am a truly lucky gal.

Through all this, I can't help but count all the good things that has come out of this negative experience and I am very, very lucky.