So tired

[Debi8013]

I quite smoking in January of 2011.   I went from 135 to 150 and chalked it up to not smoking.  I had lab work 04/10/2012 and every thing was normal.  I now weigh 161 and was on adapix for wt. lose for 2 months and gained 4 more pounds.  I had lab work again on the 7/17/2012 and my chol. was226.trig. were 252, VLDL 50LDL 127,Enzymatic02 was 33, Alkaline Phosphatase 117, AST 187 and ALT 96.  The   Dr. done a TSH on 4/10/2012 and it was normal.  A TSH was not ordered this time.  I had a liker and pancreas ultersound done on 7/17/2012  and it was normal.  Im guessing it is hypothyroid but can you give me reasons that can cause a large change in 3 months?  Please help. I dont have another appointment until October.  Thank you

[onrsurfer]

Hi,
Did you know when you quit smoking your metabolism slows a lot? Did you know that it even slows the rate your bowels process?  There is a lot more to quitting smoking than most think.  I have been so uncomfortable at times I checked a chart on the internet that showed information week by week on what happens to your body after you quit smoking.  I understand the weight gain, you must exercise and get a better diet or the weight gain will continue as your metabolism slows quite a bit.  Good luck and thanks for sticking to not smoking.

[Boddahfly]

Have you changed your diet at all?