Better news....

OK, so here's the story. Yesterday was a looooong day between doctor and doctor. I went in the morning to the ENT to check my vocal cords and they seem to be just fine. Then I went to get some chest X-rays done and they came out negative. So it seems that whatever is in the lungs is nothing to worry about so far.

Right after the X-rays I went to get an ultrasound, which lasted about 2 hours. There is nothing in my neck but the nodule I can feel. Later in the afternoon I saw my endocrinologist again as well as a surgeon. They both agree that another surgery is needed but it will be a fairly simple one. The surgery will be in an area of my neck that hasn't been entered before, so it is pretty safe to go back to the neck. The surgeon thinks that the doctor who performed my last surgery in November did an excellent job in removing all the disease in the area and still be able to save my parathyroids and leave intact my vocal cords. He left to me the decision of having surgery in Mayo with him or have it down in Ames with the doctor who did my last surgery. I am still trying to decide where I will get it done. There are a lot of things to think about now.

My mom and I are back in Iowa now. We are going to call my doctors here and talk to them to see what will be the best choice to make. But today we are going to relax a little and go to the Iowa State campus and listen to the Puerto Rico national anthem being performed in the carillon, Campanile.

I will post later to let all of you know about the decision we take regarding my surgery. Hope you all have an awesome day. Thanks a lot for the prayers, the support, and all the love!
God bless you,
Laura