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Thyroid Removed Due To Cancer. Post Menopause, BMI High. How To Gain Energy And Ways To Lose Weight?

I had Thyroid cancer and had my thyroid removed, I m post menopause, and I had a BMI study done and the result was 900. My endocrinologist said there is nothing I can do, I will continue to gain weight. That is exactly what is happening. I ve gained 60 pounds and nothing helps me to lose the weight. I also have a bad back and neck so I am limited on activities. I ve tried energy pill/drinks and nothing gives me the energy I need. Can you help me find more energy and a way to lose weight? I am 60 years old and was very active until about 4 months ago.
Wed, 13 Nov 2013
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hello madam
thanks for the query
you need to give little more details regarding what type of cancer and type thyroid surgery taking it granted for tatal thyroidectomy usually done in cancer thyroid they will add you on thyroid hormone replacement and one more thing the weight gain due thyroid wont be so drastic it is uaually 20-30% over your base line...and you hav given your BMI reading also wrong...it usually ranges betweem 18-45 above 25 is obesity...in your case ther are multiple causes for weight gain your post menopausal state and limited activity and and neeed to know about your heriditary factors also so pla get back with those detail....
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Thyroid Removed Due To Cancer. Post Menopause, BMI High. How To Gain Energy And Ways To Lose Weight?

hello madam thanks for the query you need to give little more details regarding what type of cancer and type thyroid surgery taking it granted for tatal thyroidectomy usually done in cancer thyroid they will add you on thyroid hormone replacement and one more thing the weight gain due thyroid wont be so drastic it is uaually 20-30% over your base line...and you hav given your BMI reading also wrong...it usually ranges betweem 18-45 above 25 is obesity...in your case ther are multiple causes for weight gain your post menopausal state and limited activity and and neeed to know about your heriditary factors also so pla get back with those detail....