hi, Everyone
I am the one who had my surgery on 15June. I am back to work. I am on synthroid now the doctor started me on 50mcg for one week on 10July. Then to 100mcg the next week which I am currently taking. I also get up at 5:00 AM and take my synthroid. Then about 6;30AM I take my other meds. I take my calcium and other vitamins at night when I get home from work, this has really made me feel better. I have no swelling in my ankles and feet anymore, but I do watch my sodium intake. The doctor says my body is still adjusting. The pituitary gland does not know I don’t have a thyroid anymore. Since the surgery I have kept a journal of what I eat. I have gained a little weight, (I am a walker/runner), but have not been able to get back to it, because I am experiencing terrible back pain. I get my levels checked this coming (5 Aug) and I will see were I am. Since the surgery I sleep very well, no more heart problems, no racing pulse. I do notice I am a little worn out about 4:00PM and moving a little slower everyday. Maybe I am not on enough synthroid. Does anyone else experience that? All in all, it was worth the surgery to me. Just a little concerned about weight and exercise. Taking one day at a time. Keeping the journal really helps and watching everything that I put into my mouth. Hope this helps.
