So I don't have a thyroid anymore

Philkmi
Philkmi Posts: 1
in Food and Nutrition
Recently been through a few surgeries, cancer and all(everything's cool now, don't worry), and end result is that I don't have a thyroid anymore.

I hear you really need to watch what you eat post thyroidectomy, real easy to put weight on and all. I'm sure there's at least a few of you out there been through the same thing. Is there anything I should be avoiding? Any foods to try to gravitate towards. Made a lot of progress already, would hate to lose it. Any points in the right direction would be much appreciated. Thank you!

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  • alslau02
    alslau02 Posts: 64
    Just take your hormone replacement and be reasonable.
  • shrinking_me
    shrinking_me Posts: 207 Member
    I haven't had a Thyroid gland for nearly 10yrs now . . . never had a problem losing weight when I've put my mind to it . .

    I still have blood tests every 3 months to check my levels . . .
  • slavonka23
    slavonka23 Posts: 177 Member
    You must be careful with carbs! Eat lots of protein and vegetables with some good fat.
  • JaceyMarieS
    JaceyMarieS Posts: 692 Member
    My husband had thyroid cancer and had his thyroid removed 2 years ago. Once he reached the correct levels of medication (took almost a year), he no longer had issues. His biggest complaint was the low-iodine diet before RAI treatment.
  • joyosplash
    joyosplash Posts: 50
    Once you get the synthroid replacement hormone at the right level you're the same as everyone else. Make smart decisions about food and exercise.
  • mjbell642
    mjbell642 Posts: 229 Member
    Same here. On meds for probably 13 years. Then surgery. Found cancer we didn't know I had. All is good. 5 years later I go to oncologist every 6 months. No issues. PCP doctor has me on good level of synthyroid.

    Everyone is different, but for me it did not affect weight issues

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