Weight and hyperthyroidism

[nycone95]

I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with Graves. My doctor strongly suggests RAI. I am very concerned about the potential weight gain afterwards since I am currently overweight. I haven't dropped any weight since experiencing symptoms (starting about 5 years ago) and from everything I've read that normally happens. How much weight is usually gained after going hypothyroid? How easy is it to get off and maintain?

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

Any way that hyper is treated (surgery, I-131 or meds), weight loss of 10-15 pounds may occur but w/ careful attention to diet/exercise, this can be limited.

[Totie]

Not everyone will gain weight after RAI.

I did gain about 10lbs HOWEVER, I did NOT eat healthy...

Once I got on the correct dosage of thyroid medication I started to eat correctly & healthy. Currently considered underweight..

I eat a lot of protein. I am lactose intolerant & can't eat bread, but other than that I am okay..

Still dealing with the correct dosage after 18yrs..