Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 > Does anyone have advice on how to lose the weight/fluid I have gained I would also love hearing tips other than the obvious, eat less/eat healthy/exercise - my doctor says it will be " easy " to lose the weight once I actually have a functioning metabolism. Hope this is true, I think I am up about 8 pounds too. Pamela in Miami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 > Does anyone have advice on how to lose the weight/fluid I have gained I would also love hearing tips other than the obvious, eat less/eat healthy/exercise - my doctor says it will be " easy " to lose the weight once I actually have a functioning metabolism. Hope this is true, I think I am up about 8 pounds too. Pamela in Miami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 > Does anyone have advice on how to lose the weight/fluid I have gained > since going off Cytomel, in prep for RAI? I had lost a couple of > pounds post-surgery, then when I was taken off the Cytomel I gained > about 8 pounds (haven't changed eating habits - don't really eat all > that much). My RAI isn't for another 3 weeks, and at this rate I > might just pop! I started the LID yesterday - hopefully that will > make a difference. Being hypo keeps my ability to get up and > exercise at a minimum, so that's not helping matters. Thanks for the > help. > > Madonna I gained about 10 lbs in all while being off of my meds and waiting for my radiation treatment. My face, hands, and feet were very puffy from water. After my treatment was done, my doctor perscribed some water pills. I lost about five lbs. in one day just from going to the bathroom. Maybe you have the same problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 Has just about everyone in this group experienced weight gain after going off meds for RAI?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 Has just about everyone in this group experienced weight gain after going off meds for RAI?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 Has just about everyone in this group experienced weight gain after going off meds for RAI?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 I've experianced weight gain my first time I went hypo I gained 15 lbs. and the second time a gained 15 more pounds not really happy with that. -Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 > Hi , > > My doctor told me not to take vitamins prior to surgery because some of > them can thin your blood, and then clotting is not as easy if your blood > is thinner. Have a great day. > > Doris Asprin and ibuprofin (Advil is ibuprofin) shouldn't be taken for 2 weeks before surgery because of the blood thinning issues, and some herbs also can be a problem. Further info on herbs is here: http://www.cnn.com/2001/HEALTH/07/10/surgery.herbs/ While SOME vitamins are a problem, others (like Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium), may actually benefit you. Unlike Doris, I was NOT told to discontinue multi-vitamins, which tells you that different doctors have different instructions - and some may have to do with your particular situation. So, bottom line - call your surgeon's office - tell them EXACTLY what you take (herbs, vitamins, prescription AND otc medication), and ask which you should discontinue and for how long. Ask if there are any vitamins you should take more of. Cheers, Alisa Currently - 140mcg Levoxyl 2/15/2002: Nodule found 2/27/2002: FNA 3/4/2002: Hysterectomy/oopherectomy-possible ovarian cancer - BENIGN!! 4/9/2002: TT - Stage 2 pap 2.5 x 2 x 1.6 cm nodule, dx Hashimotos 5/28/2002: WBS (2 mCi) and 100 mCi RAI --- 6/6/2002: WBS - No mets 12/16/02: WBS (5 mCi): clean scan - no thyroid tissue in body!!! Age: 49 -- Location: near Seattle WA --- Check out my posts: Radioactive Girl - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/19472 My LID - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15872 My RAI - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15873 LID thoughts, tips, ideas - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/25430 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 > Hi , > > My doctor told me not to take vitamins prior to surgery because some of > them can thin your blood, and then clotting is not as easy if your blood > is thinner. Have a great day. > > Doris Asprin and ibuprofin (Advil is ibuprofin) shouldn't be taken for 2 weeks before surgery because of the blood thinning issues, and some herbs also can be a problem. Further info on herbs is here: http://www.cnn.com/2001/HEALTH/07/10/surgery.herbs/ While SOME vitamins are a problem, others (like Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium), may actually benefit you. Unlike Doris, I was NOT told to discontinue multi-vitamins, which tells you that different doctors have different instructions - and some may have to do with your particular situation. So, bottom line - call your surgeon's office - tell them EXACTLY what you take (herbs, vitamins, prescription AND otc medication), and ask which you should discontinue and for how long. Ask if there are any vitamins you should take more of. Cheers, Alisa Currently - 140mcg Levoxyl 2/15/2002: Nodule found 2/27/2002: FNA 3/4/2002: Hysterectomy/oopherectomy-possible ovarian cancer - BENIGN!! 4/9/2002: TT - Stage 2 pap 2.5 x 2 x 1.6 cm nodule, dx Hashimotos 5/28/2002: WBS (2 mCi) and 100 mCi RAI --- 6/6/2002: WBS - No mets 12/16/02: WBS (5 mCi): clean scan - no thyroid tissue in body!!! Age: 49 -- Location: near Seattle WA --- Check out my posts: Radioactive Girl - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/19472 My LID - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15872 My RAI - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15873 LID thoughts, tips, ideas - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/25430 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 What were your eating habits like before you started IE?It is incredibly common for people to gain weight when they start IE, especially if they had been restricting calories or food choices before they started. I know it's really scary, but try to trust the process. Your body has to learn that you will listen to it, and feed it when it's hungry. As you do this consistently, I think you will find that you are able to eat less, and to eat a wide variety of foods, some formerly classified as " healthy, " and some not. But many of us gain weight in the initial " legalizing " process. You may have damaged your metabolism from dieting in the past, or damaged your soul by restricting food choices. These injuries take a while to heal. I know it's hard and so scary! Keep posting and asking for support. I think we've all been there! I know I have.Best, abby I've been at this since Jan 1, and I've gained a considerable amount of weight. jeans that were looser on me are now tight. I'm worried that I have gained too much weight and I miss being small. I'm not really sure what my question is, but just wondering what others experienced. I've only been this large one time, and that was when I had serious depression issues. I don't want to go on a diet, but at the same time, i'm not sure if I can continue intuitively without thinking about my weight. -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 What were your eating habits like before you started IE?It is incredibly common for people to gain weight when they start IE, especially if they had been restricting calories or food choices before they started. I know it's really scary, but try to trust the process. Your body has to learn that you will listen to it, and feed it when it's hungry. As you do this consistently, I think you will find that you are able to eat less, and to eat a wide variety of foods, some formerly classified as " healthy, " and some not. But many of us gain weight in the initial " legalizing " process. You may have damaged your metabolism from dieting in the past, or damaged your soul by restricting food choices. These injuries take a while to heal. I know it's hard and so scary! Keep posting and asking for support. I think we've all been there! I know I have.Best, abby I've been at this since Jan 1, and I've gained a considerable amount of weight. jeans that were looser on me are now tight. I'm worried that I have gained too much weight and I miss being small. I'm not really sure what my question is, but just wondering what others experienced. I've only been this large one time, and that was when I had serious depression issues. I don't want to go on a diet, but at the same time, i'm not sure if I can continue intuitively without thinking about my weight. -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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