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Weight Loss Forum / General Topics / May 2004report from Michelle
Well I came home today after 9 days in hospital and 2 major surguries, how do I feel? exhasuted! The first op on friday removed the lump on my thyroid, full anathetic and 5hour on the intensive station, loads of painkillers ughh. Monday go the results back, no good news, the lump was cancerous so off for more surgery to remove the whole thyroid same proceedure basically as friday but more painful. I now have to have radiotherapie before I can start with the thyroid hormones ( about 6 to 12 weeks or so) On the whole I feel optimistic but have a few down phases each day. I am very concerned about not gaining weight in the next few weeks, I am tried and don't feel up to exercising, after a 15 min walk I sleep to 2 hours. I have load of reading to do as you guy have been busy while I was away. Sore tired but glad to be back Michelle : Ozzie in Switzerland 69.8/???/61kg Michelle : Ozzie in Switzerland 69.8/60.4/61kg Thanks for the update and I'm glad to see you back. Get well soon and don't fret over a few pounds - I know that's easier said than done<g>. The important thing is to get well - you can lose any pounds you might gain once you've recovered and are on the thyroid medication. Years ago (in my late 20's) I had a thyroid problem and gained 30+ pounds in a short period of time. Once the medication was started those pounds seemed to melt away. Welcome back Beverly > Well I came home today after 9 days in hospital and 2 major surguries, > how do I feel? exhasuted! The first op on friday removed the lump on [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Michelle : Ozzie in Switzerland > 69.8/60.4/61kg > Years ago (in my late 20's) I had a thyroid problem and gained 30+ pounds in > a short period of time. Once the medication was started those pounds seemed > to melt away. Did your system become dependent on the medication or were you able to stop the medication? Steve > > Years ago (in my late 20's) I had a thyroid problem and gained 30+ pounds in > > a short period of time. Once the medication was started those pounds seemed [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Steve I took the medication for about a year and haven't had to take it again. My doctor checks my thyroid regularly and I've never had any more problems. Beverly >>Did your system become dependent on the medication or were you able to >>stop the medication? [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I took the medication for about a year and haven't had to take it again. My > doctor checks my thyroid regularly and I've never had any more problems. Thanks for teaching me something new. I thought once a person started taking something like that their own systems would never take up the slack again. Steve >>>Did your system become dependent on the medication or were you able to >>>stop the medication? [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Steve I believe that it depends on just what exactly is the thyroid condition.  Signature---------------------------------------------------------------------------- char*p="char*p=%c%s%c;main(){printf(p,34,p,34);}";main(){printf(p,34,p,34);} "It's never too late to have a happy childhood." Sorry to hear about bad histology! On the plus side, thyroid cancer may be the most treatable cancer and you have great chances at a good and long life. My grandfather had stage III thyroid cancer 30+ years ago and underwent complete thyroidectomy and radiotherapy. He is still alive and in a good shape for a 81 year old. Good luck michelle! I would not worry too much about weight gain, if some comes back you'd be able to work it off, and it is possible that you'd lose some weight due to things outside your control. i > Well I came home today after 9 days in hospital and 2 major surguries, > how do I feel? exhasuted! The first op on friday removed the lump on [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Michelle : Ozzie in Switzerland > 69.8/60.4/61kg Signature---------------------------------------------------------------------------- char*p="char*p=%c%s%c;main(){printf(p,34,p,34);}";main(){printf(p,34,p,34);} "It's never too late to have a happy childhood." > Well I came home today after 9 days in hospital and 2 major surguries, > how do I feel? exhasuted! The first op on friday removed the lump on [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Michelle : Ozzie in Switzerland > 69.8/60.4/61kg Good to hear from you Michelle. Sorry things didn't turn out as well as you'd hoped. I wouldn't sweat the exercise (no pun intended) until you give yourself a chance to heal. You'll be able to work your way back up to it eventually. Right now you have other priorities. Take good care of yourself and welcome back! Jenn Gosh Michelle, I had no idea all this was going on for you, I must have missed some threads. Best of luck in your recovery and welcome home.. I can understand your concern with gaining weight during your recovery but I would think your nutrition is more of a priority and with GOOD nutrition comes maintaining where you are now. The best way to assist your body to heal itself is to feed it vitamin dense, wholesome, nutritional food. Take care of YOU. Susan 260/193/140 > Well I came home today after 9 days in hospital and 2 major surguries, > how do I feel? exhasuted! The first op on friday removed the lump on [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Michelle : Ozzie in Switzerland > 69.8/60.4/61kg >Well I came home today after 9 days in hospital and 2 major surguries, >how do I feel? exhasuted! The first op on friday removed the lump on [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >Michelle : Ozzie in Switzerland >69.8/60.4/61kg So sorry to hear about this Michelle. Right now, though, the most important thing is for you to get through the surgery and make a good recovery. Weight loss is important, yes, but you must take care of your overall health. Good luck with the surgery, and do keep us posted. janice >Well I came home today after 9 days in hospital and 2 major surguries, >how do I feel? exhasuted! The first op on friday removed the lump on [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >Michelle : Ozzie in Switzerland >69.8/60.4/61kg Michelle, I'm glad you're back, though sorry you're so worn out and that the lump was cancerous. I think thyroid cancer is easily dealt with by removing the gland, though. I have a couple of friends who had it years ago and they've been fine ever since their surgery. Once you get your thyroid function in order you should find it easier to manage your weight. Meanwhile, I'd focus on just eating sensibly for recovering your health and strength, not worrying about dieting per se. For that, I'd eat nutritious foods in whatever quantity you're hungry for. Chris 262/152/ (145-150) Hi Michelle and I bet you are glad to be home. I am sorry you are going through all of this. I wouldn't sweat the weight gain either. You have other things to worry about in regards to your health. Best wishes and I hope you get some rest. > Well I came home today after 9 days in hospital and 2 major surguries, > how do I feel? exhasuted! The first op on friday removed the lump on [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Michelle : Ozzie in Switzerland > 69.8/60.4/61kg "Michelle Guy" wrote On the whole I feel optimistic but have a > few down phases each day. I am very concerned about not gaining weight > in the next few weeks, I am tried and don't feel up to exercising, > after a 15 min walk I sleep to 2 hours. I have load of reading to do > as you guy have been busy while I was away. > Sore tired but glad to be back We're glad you're back too. <s> Take good care of yourself and keep us updated. SignatureWalking on . . . Laurie headed North for home! 207/110 60 inches of attitude! Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 |
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