Radio-Iodine Treatment 07/07/05

On 07/07/05, I received a 100 mCi dose of I-131 radio-iodine via capsule. I was held in a lead-lined room in isolation for 30 hours before being cleared by radiation safety. Basically, they measured my radiation levels with a geiger counter before releasing me.

Once I was released, I was told to keep a safe distance from people for 3-5 days and to especially stay away from young children and nursing mothers. This was difficult, as my children were ages 5 and 7 at the time. I didn't want to expose them to unnecessary gamma rays though, so I stayed in the family room (basement) for the next week.