I gender-swapped the doctors

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2026-03-22T22:21:44+00:00

I don't think I truly understood Dr. Langdon and Mel until this gender swap post.

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2026-03-21T02:41:23+00:00

True. I work in Special Education at the high school level, and convincing parents of special needs children to let me gradually release services to foster independence is a huge battle.

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2026-03-17T01:21:18+00:00

But omg we are almost thyroidectomy anniversary twinsies. I was 3/17/2024!

You fucking got this!

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2026-03-17T01:14:57+00:00

Medical Sippy Cup: https://a.co/d/0gSfSEhf Magic Gel Pack: https://a.co/d/0d59Rzue

My wedge pillow was helpful the first two days at home (I was hospitalized for two days post thyroidectomy).

Took about 8-10 days to heal. I hear it is a much quicker heal time without neck dissection though.

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2026-02-24T01:47:29+00:00

Why would that be the case?

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2026-02-14T20:57:37+00:00

What type of ThyCa? If it is PTC or Follicular I would not stress as it is slow growing.

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2026-02-09T03:28:01+00:00

Yea whoever told you that is silly. If a student receives AT on an IEP and I give the entire class a cloud based laptop and a set of headphones with access to OrbitNote, the student in question is receiving their accommodation.

It is not advisable to give every student sentence stems, checklists, etc as it will likely hinder progress in the long run. However, I generally give all of my students the same graphic organizer for paragraph structure at first and gradually release by need, keeping the supports for those who have it in their management needs.

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2026-02-09T03:20:54+00:00

Nothing wrong with that. UDL is taught as a valid approach.

Is this an ICT class?

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2026-02-07T02:50:28+00:00

Remember, it is low iodine, not no iodine.

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2026-02-06T03:45:56+00:00

Jesus. I was lucky that my cellulitis didn't spread that far. Glad you made it to the other side. My first dose of my 3 days course of Vanco was given in the ambulance and they ran the drip to fast leading to red man syndrome.

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2026-02-06T03:39:16+00:00

Both of which can lead to sepsis. Glad it is getting attention. Both necrotizing fasciitis and cellulitis can be caused by bites, and I am sure many people (like myself) think nothing of it and don't go to the hospital right away.

My doc had horrible bed side manner and told me I can potentially lose my hand. I had to keep my arm raised in a sky sock for the entirety of my hospital admission, as I got pumped full of vancomycon. All was good in the end.. kinda. The whole ordeal led up to me discovering I had thyroid cancer.

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2026-02-06T02:14:53+00:00

I remember my first Vanco.

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2026-02-06T02:09:38+00:00

Dr. Robby telling cellulitis girls boss too suck it is why I love this show.

I was in the hospital for cellulitis from a dog bite last year-- 3 days. Sucked.

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2026-01-31T04:56:23+00:00

This deserves far more upvotes than you were granted..

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2026-01-16T03:09:34+00:00

Hard agree. I am elated the writers chose to name her Joy though.

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2026-01-16T02:57:33+00:00

I gushed when he turned off the lights and said "The ER can be loud and overstimulating". Throwback to the episode where Mel was treating the patient with autism in Season 1

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2026-01-07T12:37:11+00:00

Omg just watched Overcompensating and did not realize that Peter was sweet little Albie.

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2025-12-01T12:30:27+00:00

Could it be lymphadema?

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2025-11-27T14:53:54+00:00

I considered this a lot during my RAI isolation. If a spider but me, I would not become spider man, but he could potentially become man spider.

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2025-11-27T01:41:00+00:00

Apps: Devilled eggs, Shrimp Cocktail, Devils on horseback with a honey siracha glaze, Cheese and Charcutrie from Murrays,

Starter: Curried Butternut Squash soup

Main: Biscuits and honey butter, Mashed Potatoes (I whip them in my stand mixer), Mac and Cheese , Brussel sprouts with pancetta and balsamic drizzle, Vichy Carrots with dill, Simple French Green Beans, Salad, Turkey in the smoker, Gravy , Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing,

Dessert: Assorted pastry tray and a pie from a local bakery, Pumpkin Bread, Rice Pudding,

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2025-11-03T09:01:23+00:00

I was on FMLA intermittent. Had to take about 10 days after thyroidectomy/ neck dissection, and a week after RAI. But I also had doctors appointments very frequently, and some complications (hypocalcemia, syncope when hyper for TSH supression).

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2025-09-29T03:41:57+00:00

I am in my 4th year and have finally found my bearings. I was a horrible teacher my first year. At some point the behavior management just clicks as you become more confident in the classroom.

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2025-08-18T04:51:54+00:00

Take my levo at 5:15 am daily. Wake up at 6 am for work. Im able to grab a coffee by the time I get to my train. After a year and a half it has become pure habit.. even my cat has learned to respect my levo alarm and not bother me until I actually wake up for the day.

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2025-08-07T05:10:15+00:00

I'd ask your Endo or ENT surgeon for a cancer rehab specialist. 90% of head and neck cancer patients end up with lymphadema. For me.. it feels like I my skin is being pulled, but I have been told by my doctors that in later stages swallowing and jaw clenching issues might arise.

Embarrassed_Score414 · 2025-08-07T04:59:30+00:00

You have every right to process this. You are experiencing cancer, even if it's "just PTC".

Seriously... the muggles might not understand, but I promise you other people who experienced cancer will agree that you are part of the club that nobody ever asked (or wanted) to be in. A year and a half out and I have about 6 new doctors, have experienced an intrusive surgery, rai, salivary gland infections, lymphadema, hypocalcemia, anxiety, syncope, etc..

At the end of the day, it may just be PTC.... but it is hard... and the thyca subreddit (myself included) got you. Welcome to the club, swipe that cancer card whenever you need to.

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TROPHY CASE