Hypoparathyroidism after gastric bypass
I'm seven (7) and a half years post-op and am currently at 161 lbs. I've gained 11 pounds in five months without really changing any of my exercise/eating habits (which are overall, healthy). I know that weight gain and extreme fatigue are both signs of this condition.
I'd appreciate hearing about others' experiences with this condition.
Leah D.
Minneapolis, MN
Pre-Op: 268.5
Lowest: 129
Current: 161
I have hypothyroidism which causes weight gain and fatigue, but I am not sure that those symptoms are also part of hypoparathyroidism. I haven't had the surgery yet, but was diagnosed with hypothyroidism after having my second child, after gaining 30 pounds in one month. If I were you I would research it and find out more about it. The thyroid is very complex and when you have issues such as these there are several symptoms that coincide.
Good luck to you.
Cheryl
www.thyroid.about.com
www.stopthethyroidmadness.com
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I began feeling better within a few days of taking Synthroid. I had fatigue, constipation, hair loss, thinning outer eyebrows, sleep issues and joint aching that they told me was arthritis it is all reversed quickly on starting the daily meds.
Best of luck with your tests and follow up.
I have4 had hypothyroidism since I 14 years old. I have to be carefully monitored as my thyroid can go from non functioning to thyroid storm (critically high). The thyroid isn't called the master gland for nothing. You can be fatigued, or hyper (almost manic), you can have depression, hair loss, bulging eyes, suicidal thoughts, weight gain or loss, muscle and joint pain, dry skin, or acne, heavy periods or none at all. It can also cause mental retardation if your levels are low during a pregnancy. It is very serious. You can get a tsh (thyroid stimulating hormone), free t4, or a thyroid panel done to check it out.
When my mother was pregnant with me, they gave her thyroid medicine to help her loose weight, they didn't know that it crossed the placental barrier, now they know different. It also was prescribed for weight loss cart Blanche in the 60's and 70's.
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