I had recently had a total thyroidectomy in June, 2008, due to a nodule found in my thyroid. I had a fine need biopsy done which showed it to be benign. My doctor and I decided to remove the whole thyroid. During the surgery, a few lymph nodes were removed along with a parathyroid gland (which was cut into tiny pieces and injected back into my neck). I now have to take 25 mg. of Rocatrol and 4,000 mg of calcium carbonate per day or I get severe tingling in my face and hands. In August of 2008, I received RAI treatment and a full body scan which showed no presence of any uptake near the thyroid region. I am scheduled to do another body in September of 2008, unless the body scan shows anything, I will not have to go through the RAI treatment again. I am currently on 175 mcg. of Synthyroid at this time. My TSH was 0.02 on my bloodwork last week. I am 5'5" and weigh 176 pounds. I am continously gaining weight. When I asked my endocrinologist about the tremendous weight gain she told me to join Weight Watchers! As if this is going to work! Does anyone have any suggestions? I have been exercising and eating healthy which is sometimes a problem because for the last 4 months I have been craving sweets. Does anyone out there have any idea? Could the addition of Cytomel held the weight gain?