- Re: 40 pound weight gain.

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victoria cardone wrote:

> I gained 40 pounds the year following my thyroidectomy (January 2001) and

still have not been able to lose it. I work out in the gym 3-4 times a week in

addition to eating a low-fat, low-carb diet with plenty of water. Furthermore,

I take between 175 and 200 mcg of Synthroid. Has anyone had a similar

experience and/or can offer any advice. My doctors have NO explanation for

this.

Hi, -

I can certainly relate, although my post TT weight gain hasn't been as dramatic

as yours, nor have I been as conscientious about diet and exercise as you are.

Do you know what your TSH is?

Your dosage isn't really very important; it's what it does for you that counts.

This is a very frustrating situation, and it would be wonderful if someone could

come up with a solution.

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NYC

BTW - ? Are you listening? If you were concerned that your wife was

going to wither away in front of your eyes, perhaps this most recent chain on

weight gain will set your mind at ease :-)