Jenny and I went into Georgetown today to meet with Dr. Lisa Boyle, the head of the surgery department there and also an accomplished thyroid surgeon. We arrived 30 minutes early and (amazingly) got put right through to see the nurse practitioner and Dr. Boyle. Our interactions were friendly and positive. No real new information to report except that we now have a date for surgery scheduled:
*June 5*
Jenny will spend a night in the hospital and probably take a week off work. Still working on the details there. But we're really happy with the timing, both because acting is psychologically easier than waiting and because Jenny should be recovered from surgery by the time summer rolls around. Dr. Boyle says there is a lot of flexibility in the timing of the radioactive iodine treatment so we have increased confidence that this won't disrupt summer vacation plans.
After meeting with Dr. Boyle we strolled through the Georgetown campus and then headed home, where Jenny's cousin-in-law Lindsey was covering for us with the kids. We ate dinner on the patio and chatted as the kids ran around inside and outside the house. Good times.
That is good news, Jenny! I'm glad that things went well with Dr. Boyle, and that you were able to have some good down time with the family. June 5th is also my dissertation defense date (if all goes according to plan), so it's a good date to get things done. I will be thinking of you and sending good vibes. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad things are getting moving - waiting is very hard to do. That's wonderful that you have family close by to help out. We're so glad we get to see you guys in July - we're really looking forward to hugs around. We'll be thinking of you guys June 5th for sure. Drea and Dave
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