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Hello everyone,

Thanks so much for your help already. It’s nice to have a place to come and find out about other people’s experiences as I have never met anyone else who is hyper, or has GD. My cousin apparently has some kind of thyroid problem, but I’m not close with her at all – it is easier to ‘type’ my questions/concerns to you rather than ask/talk to her as I’ve really only ever seen her at Christmas when I was growing up, and the last time I saw her was at my Grandma’s funeral almost 6 years ago.

So – I’ve booked my RAI for Oct 2nd … supposed to go into the hospital to get dosed up sometime between 12 – 3 (my choice). Do you need to fast? My endo said no, but I have read from another hospital nearby that also does RAI to fast for 2 hours prior to treatment.

I have about a 6 page list of things to do, buy, pack – all of this on top of what I normally need to do, so I’ve been burning the candle at both ends this week. All this prep work is needed since I am not coming home after I swallow my poison. I want to stear clear of kids until at LEAST day 8 when precautions are cleared, hoping for 10 days though to take extra care – why take chances, and I think my husband FINALLY realized why I want to wait when he actually read the guidelines I printed off – hallejuah!! Guess whether I make it to my goal of 10 days or not will depend on how lonely/homesick I am seeing as how unless I can find a wireless connection through the neighbours, there is no internet, and only very sporadic cell phone reception. I’m starting to feel less anxious of being alone as there is a growing list of things I can do – picture CDs for grandparents Christmas gifts (why not get a head start! I’ll never have any more time on my hands than I will following my RAI).

Mama Bear – thanks for your list of supplies .. I had some of them on my list already – but not all. As for the mani/pedicure stuff – I’ve never had one period – wouldn’t know where to start. Guess I should try seeing as how I would like my daughter to be more of a girly-girl than a tom-boy (like mom). Looking back, part of the reason I never painted my nails in the past is that my hands were never steady enough, never put 2 and 2 together – could it have been sign of thyroid problem back then, or just inexperience – who knows now.

So here’s my list of current questions:
– Are there any things that I should be looking out for post RAI? I’ve never had BBs (that have been mentioned re: racing heart), and won’t be taking ATDs since allergic to them. My endo has also never checked my heartrate etc. other than on my initial visit, and oh yeah – when I had huge chest pains, anxiety attack ???? just before my son’s 1st birthday (probably just stressing over the party and the mixing of my family and in-laws). Should I have any concerns about that?

– One of the biggest concerns I’ve had all along, and why I’ve delayed treatment for so long is that I don’t want to be hypo.
>> how tired does one get? The Alabama song from a long time ago "I’m in a hurry" is totally me. I am on the run from morning to night taking kids to different activities, chores around the house (and we just moved to a house that is much bigger than the last one, so the workload has just increased!). Am I going to be able to keep doing it, pushing myself?

>> weight gain is an issue for me … my hubby said he’s fine if I’m 250lbs (double my weight!), but I sure am NOT fine with a huge amount of gain …. I’ve looked at the weigh-in posts and it looks as though EVERYONE has gained weight, not doubled by any means, but definitely gained weight.

>> Does the weight gain happen gradually, or overnight?

>> How does the ‘dumping’ of thyroid hormone that’s often been mentioned affect weight gain (up or down?).

>> What effect does the ‘dumping’ have on your mood and when does the ‘dump’ typically happen … I have 3 birthday parties to plan/host and they will happen within 3 weeks of having RAI? Suggestions on managing stress for them especially seeing as how I am a perfectionist – trying to be Martha Stewart (at least when it comes to the food).

>> Exercising – not that I’ve been able to get into any kind of regular routine since I had kids – but – what about playing high-intensity sports (hockey for instance)?

>> Are wearing contact lenses an issue post RAI? Why?

-Lastly, another part of why I haven’t pursued treatment before is that I am worried I won’t be the same person. Will the RAI change me – for the worse? better? My husband thinks that I have changed from when we were first married – but could that change just be in part due to now having different responsiblities as a mom and lots more responsibility? In some ways, I feel more like I did when I was in my teens – maybe my behaviour has changed back to something familiar??

Thanks again.

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