Dear <insert your name here>,

If you’ve managed to follow me here through my old (and now defunct) Blogger blog, then you might have chanced on what my doctors thought caused the really tiring, melting, and shaky feeling I’ve had for weeks in July 2005. In a span of 6 days, I’ve managed to look from this:

100 lbs.
my dad’s birthday, exactly three years ago

to this:

84 lbs.
@ the Power Plant with the girls

Early last year, I was hospitalized again (for so many reasons) but my T3 and T4 levels have somehow normalized. Ultrasound was clean too. Fast forward to Feb 2008, they found a mass that required me to undergo an RAI treatment. A treatment’s supposed to last for at least a month to half year but I get mine at least every 5 weeks or so (which is just wrong).

I’ve been painfully stressed since last Sunday that I’ve been palpitating, stress-puking, and the whole shebangs. I was brought to the hospital last Monday and was advised that we should try a treatment for the last time. Howevs, if another mass will show up in 4 weeks, I’d have to undergo a keyhole operation. I can go on forever telling you what I have been working on outside all three blogs but there’s no room for drama here.

I am not supposed to write about really personal stuff like this but word was quick (I wonder who told my friends hmmmm) and you guys sent me a lot of SMS and e-mails. Alexei (Bridges @ Com) and Minnie (Unilever) even floored me with a get well soon beauty junkie loot! So thank you, thank you, thank you for checking on me and wishing and praying for my speedy recovery. I feel so much better now but still scared like shit on what awaits me.

I would really appreciate it if you continue to pray for me. TIA!

Much lurve,

Phoe

1. by roanne on May 1st, 2008 at 3:14 pm

   Oh gawd, you have hyperthyroidism.

   Hoping for your full recovery. And well, I hope I can make this wed next week to see you again. xx

2. by Juned on May 1st, 2008 at 3:55 pm

   The pink color is blinding me. Believe me I will be offering sacrifices to the gods :). Kidding aside … get well and be happy that is an order from someone slightly older than Winnie the Pooh LOL

3. by ysiad on May 1st, 2008 at 5:30 pm

   will do

4. by Sophie on May 2nd, 2008 at 1:21 am

   *shouts like a Marian fanatic* “We love you Phoebe!!!!”

   I know you are a strong person, and you will def overcome this challenge in your life. Just keep on believing and please, stop the workslave vibe! B.r.e.a.t.h.e. *hugs*

5. by Minnie on May 4th, 2008 at 9:16 pm

   Hi Phoebe! Glad you liked the loot! Feel better soon! You are in my prayers.

6. by Hiro on May 9th, 2008 at 9:17 pm

   get well

7. by Micah on May 17th, 2008 at 3:43 am

   Hey Phoebe! I hope you get better soon! *hugs*

8. by Phoebe on May 24th, 2008 at 10:11 pm

   Thanks everyone! >:D<

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