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Been Treated For Hashimoto S Thyroiditis. Been Working Out. Can I Go For Liposuction?
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I'm 47 and have been treated for Hashimoto's thyroiditis for about 9 years and since one year back my lab results are in normal range. As for sports I do spinning 4hours/week, strength training 30 min for 5 days/week and pilates 1hour/week and about 3hours walking/week. I eat very healthy and only eat a small amount of carbs everyday. Don't drink soda or eat any fast food and try to put in a lot of protein in every meal.When I lost my husband 2,5 years ago I lost 30 pounds and was at a good healthy weight of 141 lb. (I'm 5'8). At the time I ate like a mouse, literally, which I know is not healthy. Now that I'm "recovered" and eat and excersice like a "normal" person I have a hard time to keep certain areas without extra "fat deposits" so I would like to ask if liposuction or any other treatment could be recommended under the circumstances? My biggest question is if I do lipo and excersice and eat as of now, wouldn't the same fat deposits build up again after a while? My areas of concern are above all my back (love handles) and my lower stomach.
Thank you in advance for answering my questions? Anne
I'm 47 and have been treated for Hashimoto's thyroiditis for about 9 years and since one year back my lab results are in normal range. As for sports I do spinning 4hours/week, strength training 30 min for 5 days/week and pilates 1hour/week and about 3hours walking/week. I eat very healthy and only eat a small amount of carbs everyday. Don't drink soda or eat any fast food and try to put in a lot of protein in every meal.When I lost my husband 2,5 years ago I lost 30 pounds and was at a good healthy weight of 141 lb. (I'm 5'8). At the time I ate like a mouse, literally, which I know is not healthy. Now that I'm "recovered" and eat and excersice like a "normal" person I have a hard time to keep certain areas without extra "fat deposits" so I would like to ask if liposuction or any other treatment could be recommended under the circumstances? My biggest question is if I do lipo and excersice and eat as of now, wouldn't the same fat deposits build up again after a while? My areas of concern are above all my back (love handles) and my lower stomach.
Thank you in advance for answering my questions? Anne
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Dear Anne ,
thank you for reaching out for an advice. yes liposuction could help you get rid of the fat deposits you talked about , and they will not build up again in the same area because in the liposuction procedure what happens is you remove the fat cells which stores the fat so fat wont be stored in this area again but might be stored in a different area but depending on your description you seem to be aware of the benefits of working out and healthy diet . good luck .
i hope you found the answer helpful.
Best regards,
Dr . Ahmad
thank you for reaching out for an advice. yes liposuction could help you get rid of the fat deposits you talked about , and they will not build up again in the same area because in the liposuction procedure what happens is you remove the fat cells which stores the fat so fat wont be stored in this area again but might be stored in a different area but depending on your description you seem to be aware of the benefits of working out and healthy diet . good luck .
i hope you found the answer helpful.
Best regards,
Dr . Ahmad
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