Dizzy Lizzy from Melbourne-Australia

Liz, congrats on reaching the big 5-0! Hope your day is wongerful and is filled with family, friends and laughter. Have a great one mate! Catch you in November.

Happy Birthday Liz.

Hi Liz, happy birthday to you (wow, you're just a youngster!) Hope you have a trific day full of fun and food and friends! :D

Hi Lizzy - a special Happy Birthday to you. I hope you have a great day.

(I went to send you a message on FB and found I didn't have you listed as a friend - I thought I had. Have sent through a request now.)

Hi Liz, Hope you are having the most wonderful 50th. birthday.
Thinking of you and sorry we are not there to help you celebrate.

Happy birthday Liz, I hope you have a wonderful day celebrating your 50th...cheers x

Hi, Lizzy! Belated birthday wishes to you! I hope you enjoyed a and lots of presents! Here are some fresh flowers for you, so you can enjoy all over again! Haven't been on site (or on computer) for about 5 days, as we are visiting D1 and her family and rebuilding her deck. Hope you had a GREAT day!

Hope all goes well with the thyroidectomy! I had a partial about 38 years ago this month. So far, it just means blood tests every 6 months or so to check my levels - and forever taking replacement. If you'll have the full removal, I don't suppose you'll need to have blood tests as frequently.

Hi Liz
I missed your birthday I see, belated wishes to you from me.
When is your operation? I have not been in SA for a long time so not sure what is happening.
All the best to you anyhow.

Liz...

From what I've heard, HRT, at least in the US, seems to refer to female hormones given after hysterectomy or to lessen hot flashes, etc., after menopause. You're right that you'll need to take thyroxin after a partial or complete thyroidectomy. I have never received too much thyroxin, so no easy weight loss here.

My surgery was done SOOO long ago that patients weren't as knowledgeable about procedures and follow-up as they are now. Of course, it was done prior to internet access, and in my small town, the library was of no help. I think the doctor's reaction was that one should not worry about it or even think about it and leave everything to the doctor. I do remember that there was some thought that the vocal chords might possibly be affected.

After surgery the nurses told me not to move my neck, resulting in an EXTREMELY stiff and sore neck for a few days. I also experienced some dryness/soreness in my throat that were helped by sucking on Sucrets/mouth lozenges. There was no longer a dressing on my neck after I left the hospital, so I had a visible red scar on my neck, which drew some attention when I went to church that first week. Unfortunately, that's about all I remember. Wishing you lots of good luck and hopes that it will cause an improvement to your over-all health. Sudoku Hugs!

Oh Lizzie - I hope Gizzie is OK - you must keep me posted as I am quite worried. I found your sweet note last evening...darn you woman...the waterworks (tears) started AGAIN!
It was so wonderful having time with you and Gizzie and I'm so grateful you were able to work out coming to Sydney. I will remember this trip with such joy and affection.

Just peeking in on you to see how you are doing. You are missed. We have been kept posted on your condition from Gail...looking forward to having you home and hearing from you in person.

Hi Liz! Glad the op went ok, but sorry you are in pain. I really hope you feel better very soon, and we will be here to help you while away the time. Rest and take everything easy - we are all sending good thoughts your way.

♪♪♪ Sinterklaas kapoentje,
Gooi wat in mijn schoentje,
Gooi wat in mijn laarsje,
Dank je Sinterklaasje!

Sinterklaasje bonne bonne bonne,
Gooi wat in mijn lege lege tonne,
Gooi wat in mijn laarsje,
Dank je Sinterklaasje! ♪♪♪

Good Evening (here), Liz!

Was just reading on page 9 of SA9A and noticed your comment about being emotional. I can certainly relate - both from my partial thyroidectomy years ago and my knee replacement surgery last month. It goes with the territory - major invasion into your body, crazy chemicals to help us sleep through the surgery. My doctor's nurse in a pre-surgery seminar even warned us about it. It's not depression - it's just that our bodies are trying to recover and get back to normal, but know that they were treated in a way other than we normally treat them. I find myself being crazily cranky and complaining some of the time or nearly in tears or in tears for reasons I don't understand. I just try to warn friends and family that I don't really have control over my emotions right now, but one day I will. Good luck! It will happen before you know it and you'll wonder why you were ever concerned. Healing vibes and prayers being sent your way! If you find you want to complain to someone about anything, just send me a PM. I'll totally understand and not tell a soul about it! Get better SOON!

Thinking of you Lizzy ♥

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas



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Hey Liz, hope you have a lovely Christmas and a very happy New Year. :)
It was great to see you at the get-together (despite the dodgy service!) Hope we have more of these, as we both really enjoyed it - you are a terrific bunch!

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Sweetheart! Won't you be mine??? ...and a big smooch to Gizzy!

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Just hopping by to wish you a very

How are you doing, sweet thing? Hope your full energy has returned. Give our Gizzie a big smooch for me! XXXOOO

Thank you Liz - I had a wonderful B-Day. The Poffertjes (whatever they are) were great.

Merrill

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Happy Birthday, Liz!
Have a wonderful day!

Hey my dearest Lizzie! Hope you have an extra-special day. Glad you got to go to lunch with the Sudokugang. Sending birthday hugs and love your way. XXXOOO

Hope you have a wonderful day.

It's my niece's Birthday also - enjoy your special day, mary

Well Dizzy Dizzy Lizzy, have a lazy and crazy birthday! Hope your birthday is special, and you get to share good times and fun with friends and family! Cheers!

Hi Lizzy.
Hope you have a wonderful birthday.

to you
to you
dear Dizzy Lizzy
to you.

Hope you have a great day filled with lots of presents and

Lizzie,hope you have more celebrating to do today, after hearing about the lunch with Gail and Bean yesterday. Enjoy your day.

Liz, hope your day and year is all you wish for! Big sloppy lick from Bella too!

Hey there DDL....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Love you

Liz. Hope you had a wonderful day. Sorry I am running a bit late.