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Will having my thyroid gland removed affect weight loss?
I've had my thyroid gland removed - will this reduce the speed of my weight loss? I take thyroxin and also 1 alpha calcium since my para thyroids were damaged during my operation. I regularly have blood tests and they are always normal. Another question. I was on 200 mcgs of thyroxin but the specialist reduced this to 175, even though the levels were normal , saying that prolonged intake of 200 thyroxine would lead to brittle bones and heart disease. but how is 175 normal when 200 was also normal. (blood tests) and because the thyroxin was reduced by 25 wouldn't I naturally put on weight. these are my questions I would be grateful if you could answer them because it confuses me. Thank you.
Our expert says...
Thanks for your question, it's bordering on a medical one so do check back with your GP if you aren't happy or feel your medication isn't working for you. Basically, my understanding is that there is a healthy ?range? for thyroid hormone levels, and whilst lowering your medication might slightly lower your hormone levels, if they are still within the normal range this is okay. As far as your weight loss is concerned, this should still happen, but it may be a little more slow if your thyroid remains slightly sluggish. The main point is that you are being monitored all the time which will mean your medication will be adjusted if it's needed. It sounds like you are in the best of hands and the weight should come off slowly but surely if you stick to your calorie count.
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