It's been awhile since I posted ... after we were done with treatment, I had a horrible time with my feeding tube and its removal, and then I pretty much avoided everything even remotely related to my illness, including all the hobbies I did to pass the time while I was sick. But much as I hate it, coping with the after-effects just doesn't go away.

I've been incredibly tired since treatment, which I figured was normal, but I was getting frustrated about it all. I had a physical scheduled with my regular doctor this past week. I hadn't seen him since all the cancer stuff happened and he sent me on to the specialists, though he's been keeping up with the reports. Anyway, I wasn't expecting anything ... but it turns out my thyroid is all out of whack.

I guess it makes sense ... we did zap it, after all ... and it certainly explains the fatigue ... but I wasn't expecting it. I am glad to have a REASON why I have been so miserable, but I am also facing up to the fact that now I have another medical complication I have to deal with. He's starting me on Synthroid and I see him again in six weeks to see how things are going.

Anyone else been here? Tips? Advice? Things to avoid that I might not realize will affect me due to the cancer? Things to make this easier?

Just so overwhelmed. I know I've had it relatively easy, but will this never end?

Kristen