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I had my thyroid removed in 2008 and am now 25 lbs heavier. I am also 40 years old and our metabolism slows down as we get older. I simply cannot eat whatever I want and not track. Once I did start tracking, I lost 13 lbs in a month a half! That was the FIRST time I ever started losing weight since my thyroid was removed.…
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Happy new year, everyone! I'm going to chime in here because for the first time since I had my thyroid removed in 2008, I am able to lose weight. I gained 25 lbs. after my thyroidectomy and am finally on a dose that works for me (150 MCGs of Tirosint (I have really noticed a difference since switching from Synthroid to…
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I switched from Synthroid to Tirosint about a month and a half ago. I like it. I feel a lot less bloated on it, which makes me wonder if the fillers or something in Synthroid were having an adverse effect. It is so much more expensive, but since I feel a slight improvement and less bloating, I am going to continue taking…
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I had two successful pregnancies without a thyroid. From what I understand, our levels are easier to regulate without a thyroid (less fluctuation). Personally, my thyroid levels were tested every four weeks and with both pregnancies, I did not need an increase in medication. I will admit that I took an extra Synthroid pill…
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Hello. I just joined MFP so I can't share any exciting weight loss with you, but want to ask if you take T3 in addition to T4 (Synthroid and its generic forms)? A lot of people who struggle with weight need T3, another thyroid hormone. I had my TT in Jan. 2008 and have gained 25 lbs. and never had a weight problem before.…
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Wow, I am even more impressed. That seems like a low-dose. Do you take any T3? You look very fit. High five!
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You're an inspiration! I, too, have had a thyroidectomy when I was 33. I bounced back from two pregnancies in my late-thirties, but I can't lose the weight gained from the TT. May I ask your thyroid hormone replacement dosage and calorie intake? Great job! You look wonderful.
