Weight gain prevention just after total thyroidectomy?

Guest wrote:

Okay, everyone needs to just take a chill pill. I had a total thyroidectomy 8 months ago, and actually have lost 22pounds. Granted most of that weight was from steroids I was on prior to surgery. Anyway, you need to quite panicing. If you stay active and eat right, you have nothing to worry about. You should also monitor your 3rd generation TSH, Free T4, and Free T3 on a regular basis, usually every 3months until your levels are stable. I have been on the same dose of Synthroid since surgery, and feel better now than I did before surgery. The people who gain the weight fail to tell you the whole story of their weight gain. Theoir diets are probally horrible, and they probally are not active like they should be. Yes, post thyroidectomy you have a greater chance of gaining weight, but stay on top of everything and you will do g=fine.

First off.. I had a total thyroidectomy in august of 07 and have been exercising fiercely, have cut out all snacks, and am taking my meds faithfully. I am happy all is well for you however.. don't assume since others are not as fortunate that we are "not telling the entire story". Its been 2 yrs and they are still trying to find the "magic level" for my synthroid. I am hoping once they do that my weight gain will stop and reverse. It has been a rough time just getting the synthroid levels right, let alone trying to function (and I am a very active person) I have managed to slow the weight gain but not stop it. Honestly.. people don't need your condescending remarks as they are already feeling down.

I am scheduled for a total thyroidectomy due to cancer in less than a month. I was diagnosed with Adrenal Insufficiency earlier this year and I am currently on a low dose of hydrocortisone daily. I already have problems with weight gain due to the low thyroid function. A future of relying completely on an endocrinologist to balance my hormones is FRIGHTENING.

I have seen 4 different endos in 4 years and none of them diagnosed the thyroid problem, or the adrenal problem - or even the thyroid cancer... they were all diagnosed at the urging of an internist that I see for another health issue and my own investigation of my symptoms on the internet. I had to lobby constantly to get the testing that I needed. The current level of endocrinology "expertise" that I have found in the so called experts that I've met is very disheartening.

I am very worried about my future after the throidectomy. Symptoms of hypothyroid are already awful to live with (weight, fatigue, low mood, poor memory, hair loss, and so many more). When they overlap with adrenal problems it just makes life that much more challenging. If it gets worse, I don't know how I am going to face it.

"Austex" , you mentioned the connection between adrenals and thyroid. Since I am being treated for both I found your post most interesting. I understand why the moderator deleted the link - but could you give me some hints as to where to look for more information.

Thin, healthy, energetic people just can't understand. Ignorance really is bliss.

Hi EndoIsaNightmare,
I'm so thankful that you are finally getting with a medico that is helping you! Sometimes the journey is really, really long and hard, huh! I'm really glad I found this site, and yes, I understand about the moderator deleting webpages references. I just didn't think about it at the time. I found some other helpful info by googling STOP THE THYROID MADNESS and then looking for stuff about THOSE DURN ADRENALS. I had another TIA two days ago, so now I'm looking into whether there's some connection with thyroid/adrenals/stroke. Life is such a mystery, isn't it? Good luck with your research!
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