What was your experience after the surgery in terms of energy level, medication, weight loss or gain. Thanks
2006-06-29 05:07:46 · 4 answers · asked by Gator714 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I had mine removed about 12 years ago. (Cancer was suspected but it turned out to be benign.) It was the least painful or life altering surgery I have ever had. Felt a little funky to swallow at first, but no real pain. You will be put on a thyroid supplement, the dosage will have to be adjusted. Your energy level should be good, not decrease. Any weight gain will be due to bad eating habits. The thyroid is what drives your metabolism. If the supplement is adjusted properly, and you eat healthy, you should feel better than you do now.
2006-06-29 07:22:04 · answer #1 · answered by GalfromCal_NM_TX 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Having your thyroid is very common. After your surgery your doctor will put you on dose of thyroid that is kind of a guess. You will probably feel sluggish right after the surgury. Get a blood test in 6 weeks, a TSH and FT4, and your dose can be adjusted accordingly. Usually after surgury patients will lose a little weight, but you will gain it back after.
2006-06-29 06:03:14 · answer #2 · answered by Stumpjumper1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother's cousin did. Big time weight gain...do you have an alternative to this, it seems pretty drastic (unless cancer is a factor...) Be careful to research other options. The thyroid is so vital to maintaining daily hormonal balance. I have included a few different sites. Take care.
2006-06-29 05:16:53 · answer #3 · answered by magnamamma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-06-29 05:10:37 · answer #4 · answered by Gina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋