[Ann1960graves]

#1059981

I’ve got cheese sticks and cottage cheese on hand. Carrots seem to help too. Btw I am not health freak. Probably what got me here in the first place.

I do have to admit I like the weight loss.

[Boomer]

#1179347

That doesn’t sound like a well-rounded diet to me. Unless you’re a hamster of course.

I know appetite can take a huge hit. In my case it certainly did. I supplement my meals with protein shakes and vitamins.

Are you sure you’re eating enough? Our bodies are working extra-hard so we’ve got to give it the fuel it needs to heal.

I’ve been spoiling myself a little bit and eating lots of my favorite things even though they are high in fat and chocolatey goodness. It’s okay to treat yourself- you deserve it and your body needs it!

Love and full bellies to all,

Boomer

[Kimberly]

#1179348

Hello – I definitely felt fatigue during my first few weeks on anti-thyroid drugs, although it was more of a constant thing rather than sudden drops. This would be worth mentioning to your doctor at your next visit.

Boomer had a good thought about making sure that the quantity *and* quality of your food intake is adequate.

Weight lost with hyperthyroidism tends to be muscle mass, which is unfortunately NOT “good” weight loss! We had a nutritionist at our 2009 conference suggest the following for patients who are hyperthyroid and losing weight:

* Add a serving of the following healthy calorie dense foods to each meal: 12 unsalted nuts, ¼ avocado, 1TB olive oil, 1oz cheese.
* Include a healthy snack in between each meal.
* Include at least 0.8g protein daily for each kilogram of body weight.

Take care!

[adenure]

#1179349

You know, I had that! The drop in energy, feeling sort of light headed and “off” like a sugar drop. I always had some sort of snack around (usually a sports bar like Lara Bars) to help me through it. Even though I’m almost 1 year post my thyroidectomy, I still have those moments I guess. Not as bad as before, but I do have to keep an even flow of calories coming in snack wise.

[Ann1960graves]

#1179350

Hi. The rabbit diet with cottage cheese is just “the sugar drop” pick me ups. I have been eating a little crazy because I can. I do like chocolate milk shakes.

I talked with the nurse today. She’s not the smartest. She said this “drop” has nothing to do with graves.

I need to get back to beating my head against the wall. Got a 10 year old with lots of homework.

[Raspberry]

#1179351

Oh man you guys are lucky! Coming from someone who gains weight when hyper, aaaargh!

[Boomer]

#1179352

Ann1960graves wrote:

Hi. The rabbit diet with cottage cheese is just “the sugar drop” pick me ups. I have been eating a little crazy because I can. I do like chocolate milk shakes.

I talked with the nurse today. She’s not the smartest. She said this “drop” has nothing to do with graves.

I need to get back to beating my head against the wall. Got a 10 year old with lots of homework.

Oh okay I understand much better now- I was worried that was all you were eating! You mention milkshakes and I’ve been craving chocolate malts (extra malt please!) EVERY day. Can I have one for breakfast? Yes I can. You can too!

A more healthy way, though, to kick one’s blood sugar up a notch or two is to have a fresh juice. I’ve got an ancient Champion™ juicer (In lovely avocado green. Who else misses the 70’s?) and when I’m jonesing for sugar I jam a bunch of carrots, an apple, and whatever else will fit into that thing. Fresh juice tastes and feels SO good! Maybe there’s a juicer in your future?

Raspberry wrote:

Oh man you guys are lucky! Coming from someone who gains weight when hyper, aaaargh!

I blew right past “lucky” and went right to “walking skeleton” in the past nine-ish months. I know weight gain bothers the ladies more than the men. In fact I kind of miss the little belly that sprouted right before I went full-hyper. I’ve been eating at east 3500 calories a day for a long time trying to keep the weight on. I got on the scale this morning and I’ve gained 5 pounds since I started on meds!

I know you want to lose it – I hope I find it!

Stay beautiful,

Boomer

[SueAndHerZoo]

#1179353

I had the blood sugar crash a few times in the past month, too! I of course Googled it and I did find one article that stated something about Graves messing with our blood sugar levels.

I’ve always been kind of a reactive hypoglycemic so I am very good about making sure I always have protein and fiber with any carbs and sugar. One day after work a few weeks ago I was driving to an errand, knew it had been a couple hours since I’d eaten, so I popped open my can of almonds and munched on them. By the time I got to where I was going I was in severe sugar level crash ….. the shakes, the sweats, feeling faint….. actually had a hard time walking. It passed after about 15 minutes but it happened again two more times in the next week. I have no idea what that was all about, especially since my snack was almonds!

That’s just one more thing I hate about this disease…. the unpredictability. I can handle just about anything if I know what I’m dealing with but when strange and new symptoms pop up out of nowhere it really discourages and depresses me.
Sue

[gerical]

#1179354

My weight goes up and down now……not that I would have minded a couple of more pounds off. Just think you need to feel “good” whatever weight that means. THe fatigue is the biggest problem…not used to saying “I’m tired and can’t do anymore right now”… High protein is the way to go! Feeds your muscles and your mind! Whatever mind I have left anyway….

BEst to all!

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