no thyroid and getting fatter

HELP!! I had my thyroid removed in January 2007 due to a multigoiter and since I have had it removed I have been gaining weight despite dieting and exercising. I have never been this weight in my life. I usually weigh 160. I am 5'8" and am solidly built. I did a bodybuilding show in 1999 and now I currently weigh 200. I don't know what to do. My doctor isn't helping at all-seems he doesn't know what to tell me. If anyone can help I would be indebted to you for life!! Maria

[gymdandee]

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[Dr Vinod]

Hello!

Thyroid gland makes and stores hormones such as T3 and T4 that helps regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and the rate at which food is converted into energy.

When thyroid over functions you lose weight and when it functions below optimum you gain weight.

As your gland is surgically removed it is important that you have to take orally replaced hormones. Talk with an endocrinologist and nutritionist and plan accordingly.

Take care!

[LMDelphia]

Hello!
I also have a thyroid disorder, but take oral replacements (synthroid 175mcg). However, I can't seem to lose the weight that I have gained since. I am 5'9" female college student and 175 lbs,19 years old. I exercise a lot (at least 5 days a week for an hour, always work up a good sweat) and eat 1200-1700 calories a day, and CLEAN calories. I went vegan a month ago, thinking that that would solve everything. I eat veggies, fruits, oatmeal, hummus, and some peanut butter or beans for protein. I try and try but am not losing anything. I am medicated, so this should not be happening, right? What should i do? I am so unhappy that it hurts.