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Nicole Wells, Dear Thyroid Hearts You

Dear Thyroid — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:45:29 +0000

Today is Nicole Wells last official day writing “Fat Thigh-Roid Woes” for Dear Thyroid. Her columns broke our hearts, lifted our spirits and made us laugh. She is a force of nature; a gritty and soulful dame with altruistic intent. Rarely, do we have the privilege of meeting folks like Nicole. We are so grateful [...]

Fat Thigh-roid Woes: Goodbye Graves!

Nicole Wells — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:45:34 +0000

Dear All at DT, it has come time for me to bid you farewell. I’ll tell you why… It’s time for me to move on from Graves and living in the Graves World. I want to put this whole mess behind me, and remember G with fond and bitter memories, therefore, it’s becoming increasingly difficult [...]

Fat Thigh-roid Woes: Climbing Out of the Thyroid Trash Can

Nicole Wells — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:45:41 +0000

I went for a hike in the hills the other day, and I walked by this concrete water pass that I used to frequent back in the day. It was covered in graffiti, and the lady I happened upon said that the city used to paint over it and within a few weeks it would [...]

Fat Thigh-roid Woes: Joy and Maple

Nicole Wells — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:45:08 +0000

I just passed my 1 year anniversary of having RAI done, and I can’t believe - 1. How fast my lame boy haircut has finally grown out and I look like a girl again. 2. How much weight I’ve gained and lost in the past year. 3. That the dish soap in the kitchen at [...]

Fat Thigh-roid Woes: The Graves Highway Toll Booth

Nicole Wells — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:00:08 +0000

Support systems is something we discuss frequently on this site, and with good reason. Disease has the tendency to make us feel like abandoned children. My question is – who supports our support system? While I was really sick and friends started dropping off because they weren’t equipped and didn’t understand – I needed my [...]

Fat Thigh-roid Woes: Inequality is the Spice of Life

Nicole Wells — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:00:41 +0000

I went to a show over the weekend, and I saw a famous drummer perform with his new(ish) band. Back in the 80s this guy was an addict. It’s now 2011 and the addiction hasn’t ceased. He looks fairly terrible for his age, however, he’s frequents a local bar around 10am on a daily basis [...]

Fat Thigh-roid Woes: Nikki Dubs and The Case of the Missing Thy-link

Nicole Wells — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:30:17 +0000

At this point, blood tests have almost become useless to me in the hands of any medical professional. We know that doctors like to see what is on paper, rather than listen to symptoms since so much is…”in our heads” right? My blood tests have come back from the doc, and this is what I [...]

Fat Thigh-roid Woes: Reflections of a Grave Procrastinator

Nicole Wells — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:45:46 +0000

How often do you spend everyday of your life doing what you want to do, and away from obligations or responsibilities? When you die, do you want your headstone to say “had a great work ethic”? Happy New Year everyone! Although I’m remaining positive that this year will be amazing, on January 1st I heard [...]

Fat Thigh-roid Woes: It’s A Wonderful Life right?

Nicole Wells — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:00:40 +0000

One of my fave holiday movies of all time is It’s a Wonderful Life. I don’t think I need to explain my love for Jimmy Stewart, since he was just so darn lovable. The funniest part in the movie, you ask? After we find out his brother is dead because George was never there to [...]

Fat Thigh-roid Woes: End of a Grave Year

Nicole Wells — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:45:24 +0000

Rather short and sweet column for everyone today. More like a letter, if you will. I’ve been working out like a mad woman trying to lose a final 10lbs from my ass, and between the gym and work I have little time for much else. However, since it’s coming to the end of 2010, I [...]