Help me, I'm glowing!

Well, folks, today was the day! I took the radioactive iodine pills around noon today and headed straight to Dad's house, where my wonderful family (thanks Jen, Dad and Matt!) took good care of me. So far, I don't feel too bad. My cheeks, jaw and under my chin have swelled up and are tender (I look like a chipmunk) but other than that, I can't complain. I've had lots of rest and water and already managed to watch 2 movies. :) By this time tomorrow, I'll be able to eat dairy and salt again. Happy day! I'm still exhausted and achy from no thyroid meds, but I get to take them on Saturday, so all really is good. Thanks to my wonderful family and friends who are praying for me and helping take care of Noelle. You guys are just the best!

Funny story: I hadn't realized that after they take the pills out of the lead box, everyone's susceptible. I guess I figured I'd need time for them to start working, like a pain pill or something. Silly me :P I pop the pills and start walking back to my doctors....who immediately backed away from me like I had the plague. I said, "Oh, they work that fast huh?" and they laughed. Guess I should've noticed they were all standing in doorways while I went to the middle of the room to take it, huh?!