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Posted by Phillipa on July 16, 2008, at 23:10:07
I had that tummytuck and liposuction done and very hard to recuperate after about three and a half months ago and went to endos today for thyroid testing and on my own stood on the scale fully clothed sneakers and all and am down to 131 from 152 before surgery. Diet hasn't changed but the surgery threw my hasimotos thyroiditis out of whack . TSH went up to l5 now eight weeks ago was down below l and it was okay but free T4 was low could this be the reason for the weight loss and tiredness? Backaches. Also went from 20mg of valium to 15mg but only a few days ago? Anyone with any suggestions? My gut says that less body weight would require less synthroid but I am not trained in endocrinology. Thanks for any help. Phillipa
Posted by no_rose_garden on July 17, 2008, at 14:12:06
In reply to Lost 31 pounds Since Surgery No Change In Diet????, posted by Phillipa on July 16, 2008, at 23:10:07
How tall are you? It seems like 150's isn't that high and would not require surgery....be careful!
at any rate, it seems like the thyroid stuff is likely contributing...as well as the surgery stuff..but don't quote me on that.
Posted by Phillipa on July 17, 2008, at 21:17:29
In reply to Re: Lost 31 pounds Since Surgery No Change In Diet????, posted by no_rose_garden on July 17, 2008, at 14:12:06
I was 128 at 5'4" for all my life till menopause and starting packing on the pounds now it's normal for me just think I need less synthroid. And the fat was belly fat diabetes in my family now no fat cells on the belly should reduce that risk. Phillipa
Posted by no_rose_garden on July 17, 2008, at 23:14:47
In reply to Re: Lost 31 pounds Since Surgery No Change In Diet???? » no_rose_garden, posted by Phillipa on July 17, 2008, at 21:17:29
sorry...I take everything back that I said before
Posted by Phillipa on July 18, 2008, at 12:18:51
In reply to Re: Lost 31 pounds Since Surgery No Change In Diet????, posted by no_rose_garden on July 17, 2008, at 23:14:47
Why what do you think is wrong? Phillipa?
Posted by no_rose_garden on July 19, 2008, at 13:49:00
In reply to Re: Lost 31 pounds Since Surgery No Change In Diet???? » no_rose_garden, posted by Phillipa on July 18, 2008, at 12:18:51
I still think the contributing factors (and maybe more???) are what I said at first....but because I didn't really know...I guess I just assumed that the surgeries were for aesthetic reasons...I guess I didn't really say that, but I'm sorry and I'm glad that you are doing things that can keep you healthy!!
Posted by Phillipa on July 19, 2008, at 20:10:35
In reply to Re: Lost 31 pounds Since Surgery No Change In Diet???? » Phillipa, posted by no_rose_garden on July 19, 2008, at 13:49:00
Oh I agree with you as far as the thyroid is concerned feel so miserable makes no sense look better feel worse no fair but then life is not fair. Love Phillipa
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