Anyone here had total thyroidectomy?

They took mine out a year ago. I had a 4.5cm growth on mine pushing my esophagus to the left. Non cancerous growth for me. (thankfully)

I lift weights 4 to 5 days a week and lost all my energy and put on about 15lbs. My energy level is coming back and the pre surgery weight is gone.

It could take a year or so to get the proper dosage of thyroid meds. I'm on the levothyroxine. I feel good and getting back to feeling like I did a few years ago.

Had mine removed in 2008. Also on levothyroxine. I get a lot of blood work done since and see my PCP every 6 months. She keeps my levels in check. Once your levels are correct, you'll have the same challenges that everyone else has with weight gain. I find that if my levels are a bit high, it is a bit easier to lose the weight. Talk to your PCP about what is best for you. They might allow a little high on the level to help you lose or keep weight off. Every doctor is different.

not real sure personally. but man, dont stress about weight gain. You just had cancer removed.. lifes to short. Enjoy a healthy lifestyle and dnt stress any weight gain

A lower TSH usually means that your thyroid hormone will be "hyper". TSH (above 10, usually) causes the thyroid hormone to be "hypo". Its a negative feedback loop. So yes, low TSH typcially means you will have a high metalbolism and have a hard time gaining weight and vice a versa.

I had a thyroidectomy 10 years ago and take synthroid. Hardest part is to maintain the levels. Just dont be stubborn and skip your blood tests. Thyroid meds are extremely sensitive to drug and food interactions.

Being hypo and hyper both suck. But after a while, you know pretty quickly if something is off and you need an adjustment with meds. I have never needed a dosage adjustment. Just had to stay disciplined.

All in all, its a pain in the arse at first, but dont sweat the weight gain. Your energy will suck the first few months and you will be cloudy, but that's part of it. No chemo is typcially needed. Radiactive iodine depending if cancer, and ultrasounds and scans yearly. Best advice is to get a good endo that takes their time with you. Cant stress that enough.

IM if you have any questions. 10 years in remission next July. Also, embrace the scar. Makes for a good story, and chicks dig it. Good luck to you.