Hypothyroid after Total Thyroidectomy

I have MS and deal with other autoimmune issues too. This VLOG was taken right after my total thyroidectomy for Hashimoto's (10 cm on right lobe, 6 cm on left) in January 2008 and about 6-7 weeks when I had gone totally hypothyroid. Notice the puffy face: myxedema. My TSH has jumped to 40 at this point and I am extremely depressed, tired and have gained about 20 lbs. and cannot budge the scale despite almost 1-2 hours of martial arts training daily.

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[harreaza]

Is there an updated video of you? I want to see how the thyeoid replacement worked for you...

[gkygrl]

@harreaza you can look at any of my other more recent videos done within the last year or so. Not all puffy. Definitely a lot different than those shots.

[gkygrl]

@harreaza there is a video after bladder botox injections - September 2010

[omega4chimp]

take an iodine supplement.

[gkygrl]

@omega4chimp - my TSH is fine and my hypothyroidism was not a result of an iodine deficiency, it was a result of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Very few in developed countries actually have iodine deficiency.

[taintedserenity69]

I had this surgery done. 3 months ago i have gained 40 pounds. My doctor at first said it was nothing now they have me on Glucophage to help me lose weight. I have been working out and eating just salads and drinking water. Nothing seems to be helping. I don't know???? But good luck honey and God Bless.

[gkygrl]

@taintedserenity69 - I understand about the weight gain. It's now 2 years later and I've lost about 20 lbs in the past 2 months with the help of dieting and a balanced thyroid and a change of diet. You can try losing all you want -- if your thyroid is not regulated neither is your metabolism. Don't give up and know that it isn't going to last forever. Metabolism takes awhile to kick back into gear. Hang in there and give your body time.

[listok08]

only Synthroid Sucks! take with T4 and T3 together

[HaileysKitties]

hey if u could reply tell me what u think that would be nice :)