[syrenlulu]

#1059880

Hi all, hope you remember me! Anyway, I saw the endo last Tuesday. She looked at my labs and all that and then urged me to have RAI done. I said no, I would like to try the medication, please.

She was fine with that! She seems very nice and actually wanted me to talk to her about my anxiety. I have given her permission to fax all of my visit information to my Psychiatrist.

She sent me to the lab to have the liver blood test thingy drawn 😆

I’m on 20mg Metoprolol right now. She is seeing me back in 5 weeks for a thyroid ultrasound.

So I told someone today and she told her boyfriend, who came up to me and said “did you know you’re going to get really fat!!”

And I cried and cried! Is this true? Oh my gosh I mean I can diet and exercise but he made it sound like I was going to become a very large young woman in a matter of months!! 😮

Thanks!
Marilyn

[adenure]

#1178471

Ah tact. Some people have none. :rolleyes: If I were her, I’d ditch him! What a jerk. Anyway… no, you’re not going to get fat! Yes, it is true that if you go hypothyroid and it’s not controlled/ monitored with medication adjusting, then yes, you could gain weight from being hypothyroid. But, if you get labs regularly (every 6 weeks or so) and keep your thyroid hormone level in the normal range, eat healthy, and exercise, you should be fine. I think that some people struggle more than others with weight on methimazole or post RAI or post surgery, but not everyone does. I am 8 months post surgery (I was on methimazole for 7 weeks before I had the surgery) and I haven’t gained any weight. I’m at my normal weight- 120 lbs, 5′ 4″. Truth be told, I was 126 lbs. before getting sick with Graves. When I was hyperthyroid I slipped down to 113 lbs., but am now at a healthy weight of 120. I eat healthy 95% of the time and work out (30 min. of cardio) 4-5 days a week. So, tell the loud mouth that he’s going to have a fat lip if he doesn’t learn to shut his trap. Just kidding- but, that was pretty rude.

[LaurelM]

#1178472

Hi,

So glad you finally have a diagnosis and that you are getting started on treatment.

So sorry that you were subjected to such an ignorant, unhelpful, and hurtful comment. There are a few individuals who do struggle with weight after treatment but my sense is that if you are on the proper dose to keep your thyroid hormone at the YOUR normal, then it will probably not be an issue.

I am on my 2nd round of ATDs after a 6 year remission. I have not had any weight issues that a bit more excercise wouldn’t take care of. In fact, my weight is fine, I just need to find the time to be more fit.

Oddly enough, I recently found out that one of my children’s teachers has been on PTU for about 18 months. She is very slim and doing well.

Try to put his uneducated comment out of your head. It was just plain wrong.

Take care and keep us posted.

Laurel

[syrenlulu]

#1178473

Thank you for all of the replies! I know, like who the heck would say that to someone, anyway!?

I’m thankful you have shared your experiences That makes me feel a lot better!

In hindsight, he’s not a doctor, he’s just some jerk and I shouldn’t listen to those kinds of people anyway!

[AzGravesGuy]

#1178474

Hi Marilyn,

What an awful thing to say to someone!

I think Hanlon’s Razor applies in this situation:

“Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.”

Good luck with your treatment plan and I hope your anxiety subsides soon.

Rob

[Kimberly]

#1178475

Hello – You’ve received some great feedback on the ignorant and insensitive comment! Sorry that you had to deal with that.

Did your doctor also prescribe an anti-thyroid drug? (Methimazole, Tapazole, PTU, Neomercazole, etc.)? The reason I ask is that metoprolol is a drug that will give temporary symptoms relief, but does not actually address the hyperthyroidism. (This is what the anti-thyroid drugs are for). I am working a conference for the next few days, but will check back in when I can.

Take care!

P.S. @AzGravesGuy – Love the Hanlon’s Razor comment!

[syrenlulu]

#1178476

Ah thanks Rob!

Kimberly, I can’t believe I left this out I’m also on Methimazole 20 mg/day, same as my little brother 😆

[smtucker]

#1178477

Endo #2 said almost the exact same thing to me. And she almost seemed gleeful. And that is one of the many reasons I am now seeing Endo #3.

That said, loosing and keeping off weight has always been very hard for me. Post thyroidectomy, I am weighing myself daily so that the pounds don’t slip on without my notice.

Ignore the nasty people on the peripheral of your life if you can.

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