After my Radiologist explained everything to me, I signed a few forms, then was taken to a tiny room down the hall, where the I-131 pills are kept. He confirmed the dosage amount, 148.6 mCi. I had to put on latex gloves, so no residual iodine would be left on my hands. I took a sip of water to help dissolve the pills, then I was given two dark aquamarine colored pills to swallow. Not the most perfectly shaped pills, but they were a pretty color. My gloves were removed, and I was taken around the corner (less people to expose) so they could confirm, with a hand monitor, that the pills had traveled to my stomach.
I was taken back to the first room to sign a few more papers. She asked if I had any other questions. This is when I realized I should have been taking notes when he was going over the water/hydration v. lemon or hard candy issue because I couldn't remember which I was supposed to do and when, so I needed clarification.
Other than that, I go back on Tuesday, July 6 for my first whole body scan (WBS) which will take two hours, then again on July 12 for my second WBS, which she said would take a little less time.
So far I am feeling Ok. I was tired right after I took the dosage, but that's probably due to me being severely hypothyroid and not sleeping more than 4 hours last night (who could possibly sleep well the night before RAI?!?). I didn't throw up my food, another good sign. And, I'm not yet going stir crazy in my 10x10 cell. All good news!
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