September 26, 2019 Update

 
Mother Mary Alfred Moes, O.S.F., was instrumental in establishing first, the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate in Joliet, Illinois, as well as the Sisters of Saint Francis of Rochester, Minnesota. She was also the founder of St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota, which became part of the famed Mayo Clinic.
Sr. Hesed and I just returned from Mayo for a followup.  As you know, I have a number of endocrine issues. I had a consult with my primary doctor there (endocrinologist), after all my tests.  I have had the results for some time, but needed explanations. I will need to have my thyroid removed due to Graves disease.  Graves is an autoimmune disorder which causes the thyroid to overproduce thryroid hormone.  Given, as well, the cancerous node on the thyroid, removal is the best course of action.  

 We met with the surgeon to set a date.   The cancerous nodule is slow-growing and not aggressive. Very good prognosis. Very minimal follow-up once thyroid med is stabilized. Surgery date is November 12.  

 Adrenal glands are both also secreting too much aldosterone. The endocrinologist is putting me on a medication that will help that and may even get me off most of my BP meds. Does not want to do surgery for them. She said there is no cancer there and she feels, therefore, surgery would be unnecessary. All looks well except for the hormone over-production. Thank God!  And thank all of you for all your prayers!  The prognosis is a good one!

"We must not be content only to see things as they are.  We must have the vision, faith and hope to see what things can and must become."                                                                                                                                                                          -Sr. Generose Gervais                                                                                                                                Administrator of St. Mary’s Hospital (at Mayo) 1971-1986

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  1. Sr paul -MarieSeptember 27, 2019 at 1:39 PM

    Thank you for this update prayers and candles still going God blesz you keep safe and well xx

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