Post RAI

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I got my RAI treatment last Friday.  I still don't feel any change but I'm trying to eat 200 - 300 calories a day because I'm so afraid of weight gain. ( I blew it yesterday, though! It was more like 600)  I need to find a new job and I won't be able to spend money on a new wardrobe.  I do feel depressed but I think it's normal - from losing my job, not being able to hold my grandson or hug my kids, and not being able to get a new job.  I'm still afraid that they're wrong about like isolation period, so I've only been around my cat. Is there anyone on synthroid that didn't gain weight?  Is there anyone out there on synthroid that is happy,healthy, and active? My endo told me I would feel better but I'm doubting it now.  After reading everyone's post, it sounds like you're miserable either way! Hyper or Hypo you're miserable! Please someone tell me I'm wrong.

imedicmommy · Answer

I'm with purplekate28...still hypo more than 6 months post op but down 20 lbs....I had a few months in there where my levels were good and I felt awesome....Hang in there, this is the worst part. I was so very depressed during the RAI isolation time...couldn't hug my kids for 2 weeks and then couldn't hold them for any real length of time for a week after that. The hardest part, I think, of any disease is the loss of control. I didn't lose my job but I wasn't working much for 3-4 months and my finances were affected, my marriage was strained because we were so stressed and then they took the one thing I had some control over away, my kids. I was really, really angry at the time. A good antidepressant might do you some good and depression is also part of being hypo. Hang in there, it WILL get better. Unfortunately it just takes time.

PurpleKate28 · Answer

I had TT in October 2007 and RAI in November.  I'm actually DOWN ~10 lbs.  My appetite hasn't been the same since the surgery and RAI.  We are still working to get my synthroid dose right, but as of the last check (4 wks ago) I was still very hypo -- (and yes, still losing weight!)

louis61 · Answer

RAI  is a strong but very effective treatment.  It takes a long time for your body to balance itself with hormone replacement therapy,  I had thyroid cancer and was successfully treated with a large dose of RAI.   The weight gain is mostly water retention.  I know quite a few people with the same thyca treatment and ALL gained weight.   Exercise and a good healthy diet and a thryoid hormone replacement therapy will bring your weight back to a more normal  level.   If you starve yourself your body won't heal properly.   

It is a long journey to recovery but a balance is not far off!!  

Good luck

Venora Moonwind · Answer

200 300 calories is not healthy.     it is better to eat 6 small meals a day like lots of frruit and veggies and lean protiens. and exercise will  help you keep off the wweight and feel better. I  take levvothyroixine and I am doing great. Iam loosing weight and life is good.
Love Venora