weight gain after thyroid surgery

[neicy777]

I am having thyroid surgery in a few weeks. I have been thin all of my life. Will I still gain a lot of weight after the surgery?


This discussion is related to 30 weight gain on 1,000 calorie diet after starting on synthroid.

[tm514]

Not everyone gains weight after thyroid surgery.  The key is to make sure your replacement thyroid hormone dosage is sufficient to keep your levels within normal limits.  Make sure your doctor tests you within 6 weeks of any dosage change.

I have struggled with weight all my life, except when I was hyperactive thyroid from Graves.  I had a TT two years ago, and have been able to actually lose 10-15 pounds.  I did gain weight the first few months, but had one adjustment in my synthroid and have been SLOWLY losing weight ever since.

[ro345]

DEAR
AFTER MY SURGERY, MY BODY ALSO GETTING WEIGHT, BEFORE SURGERY MY WEIGHT WAS 70KG AND AFTER SURGERY IT IS 74 KG. FOR TAKING HIGH ANTIBIOTIC IT CAN BE HAPPEN. IT WILL COME NORMAL AFTER SOMEDAYS. AND REGULAR TAKING XTRA HORMONE.

[redheadaussie]

I didn't gain any weight after my surgery. Provided your medication is correct you eat healthily and do some excersise there is no reason why you should gain weight.

[neicy777]

I want to thank everyone who commented on my question about weight gain after thyroid surgery. It really helped me a lot and at least, gives me hope. I have heard so many horror stories about weight gain and hair loss. That is why I put it off until I just had to do something about it.

Thanks everyone!!